Can I Use a K-Cup Twice? 

Since you’re often paying over a dollar per pod, K-Cups can veer into rather expensive territory. You may wish to milk every last drop of coffee out of the pods so you get your money’s worth. After brewing once with a K-Cup, can you use it again? You shouldn’t use K-Cups twice …

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How to Keep Coffee Warm Outside

Nothing is better on a cold day than that a hot cup of coffee. Not only does it keep your hands warm as you hold it, but it keeps you all toasty inside. Unless you like to gulp your coffee down, your coffee is sure to get cold on you, especially if …

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Can you Make Espresso with Coffee Beans?

If you’re anything like me, mornings are rough, and that regular cup of coffee doesn’t quite cut it. So what do I do? Go for that espresso. If you don’t have time to visit your local coffee shop before work, you must make it at home. But can you make espresso with …

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Do you Weigh Coffee Before or After Grinding?

When it comes to making your coffee at home, you seem to start accumulating equipment once you get into it including a scale and coffee grinder. But, here’s the question. Which do you weigh; your whole bean coffee or your coffee grounds? You’re weighing your coffee (and presumably water) because you have …

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How Fine Should I Grind my Coffee Beans?

I always recommend buying whole coffee beans and grinding them fresh. By doing this, you can guarantee a much tastier cup of coffee. But how do you know how fine to grind your coffee beans?  How fine should I grind my coffee beans? Determining the right grind size depends on two things: what …

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What is the Best Coffee-to-Water Ratio?

When making great coffee, many people use a ratio to work out how much coffee and water they need to make their coffee. Using a ratio is a great way to make a consistent tasting coffee. Whether you’re making a coffee for yourself or a group of people, you can easily work …

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