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Bryan Haines

Bryan Haines is a co-founder and writer on EnjoyJava - and is working to make it the best coffee blog in the world.

He is a travel blogger at Storyteller Travel and blogs about photography at Storyteller Tech. He is also co-founder of Storyteller Media, a company he started with his wife, Dena.

How to Make Bripe Coffee: 7 Simple Steps for a Strong Brew

The Bripe is a coffee brew pipe. Developed to quickly brew a shot of coffee on the go, the Bripe is lightweight and simple. Here’s how to make Bripe coffee. This guide is part of our How to Make Coffee series. Photo copyright is owned by Bripe Inc. How to Make Bripe Coffee Brew Bripe Coffee Tips: …

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How to Make Coffee Sock Coffee (2 Ways) Hot or Cold Brew

Brewing with a coffee sock is an effective, low-tech method for making coffee. Outside of North America, coffee socks are commonly used. Here’s how to make coffee sock coffee – either hot or cold brew coffee. This guide is part of our How to Make Coffee series. How to Make Coffee Sock Coffee Here’s how to make …

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How to Make Moka Pot Coffee: 5 Steps for Great Stovetop Coffee

Moka pot coffee is a great alternative to owning an espresso maker. Moka pots are so common in Italy that they are sometimes referred to as Italian coffee makers. Here’s how to make Moka pot coffee. I use my moka pot every morning. This is how I make my first coffee of the day. We …

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How to Make Espresso (8 Steps to a Perfect Shot) 7 Factors

Most home espresso makers are quite automated. But as you learn how to make espresso, you’ll find that bean quality, grind size, dose (grind volume), tamp, water temperature, brew time, and yield will dramatically change the final product. This guide is part of our How to Make Coffee series. How to Make Espresso Coffee Here’s how to …

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Cold Brew vs Iced Coffee: 6 Key Differences

While they sound similar, cold brew and iced coffee are brewed differently. And have distinct flavor notes and caffeine levels. Here are the differences between cold brew vs iced coffee. Cold brew is a slow, cold-water extraction process. The flavor is sweeter and less acidic than traditional coffee. Iced coffee is regular coffee poured over …

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Tea vs Coffee Caffeine: Levels Compared (9 Variables) 13 Types

Which has more caffeine, coffee or tea? And what factors affect caffeine levels? Comparing tea vs coffee caffeine levels is easy. A standard coffee (95 mg) has double the caffeine compared to a black tea (47 mg). But coffee beans have less caffeine that tea leaves, before brewing. And a single espresso has similar caffeine …

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Expresso vs Espresso? Differences, Latin Origins, Other Countries

One very common type of coffee is espresso, which is often referred to as expresso. Which is correct and how should it be used in English? Here are the differences between expresso vs espresso. Espresso is an Italian word. Espresso comes from the Latin term exprimere, meaning “pressed out”. The Italian word “espresso” doesn’t mean …

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Espresso Beans vs Coffee Beans (4 Differences) Find the Right Beans

Wondering which coffee beans to buy: espresso or coffee beans? In this post, you’ll learn the differences between espresso beans vs coffee beans. And how to choose the best beans for your brew method. Espresso beans are coffee beans. They are grown the same, but there are key differences in how they are roasted, ground, …

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How to Make an Americano at Home: 3 Easy Methods, 3 Variations

If you’re like me, you’ll probably have your first Americano coffee at a cafe. Here’s how to make an Americano at home. You’ll learn 3 methods, plus recipes for 3 tasty variations on the classic Americano. An Americano is a watered-down espresso. Americanos can be made from home with an espresso machine, a Moka pot, …

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What is an Americano? Origin, Compared to 5 Other Coffee Drinks

Walking into any coffee shop can be a little confusing. There are so many different names for each drink and it seems like they are all made with the same ingredients. What is an Americano? Here’s your quick guide. Plus we compare Americano to five common coffee drinks. Americano coffee is made with espresso and …

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