To better understand the microscopic interactions and internal dynamics that occur during pour-over brewing, the team first swapped opaque coffee grounds for silica gel particles inside a glass cone.

While I spend my days testing and reviewing some of the best coffee makers, there are actual scientists dedicating hours of real research to optimizing pour-over coffee methods. Now my job feels very ...

I Asked 10 Coffee Experts: What's the Best Way to Brew?

A group of fluid mechanics and physics researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have created what they believe is the best pour-over coffee technique. The key is using a goose-neck kettle and a ...

Is there a magic ratio for measuring coffee beans and water when brewing at home? Here's what a professional had to say.

Some folks are happy with the battered old Mr. Coffee they bought at a yard sale. Some will only drink from a glass-with-plunger French press or a beloved Chemex pour-over. But does the type of coffee ...

Brewing coffee without plastic is not difficult — a stovetop percolator does a fine job preparing pre-ground supermarket beans. However, brewing a high-quality cup at a reasonable price without ...

Early mornings are sacred to me. When I worked as a barista 15 years ago, I would give myself an extra hour to drink my first coffee of the day and read or jot down some writing ideas before I bolted ...