Great Coffee, Demystified
Everything you need to brew, roast & enjoy delicious coffee at home.
About Us
I’m Erik Bassett, the founder and editor of TheBolderBrew.com. My goal? Help you cut through industry jargon and pretentious nonsense to enjoy really tasty coffee at home.
I draw on nearly a decade (time flies!) of home coffee roasting, plus endless experimentation with brewing methods and gear, to bring you concise guides and tutorials that’ll make your next cup great!
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1Zpresso K-Plus Review: Premium Hand Grinder (With A Price Tag To Match)
Manual coffee grinders can be a slippery slope. It only takes about $70-$80 to find one that will do your specialty coffee justice, but as the price creeps upward, so too do build quality and grind consistency and overall refinement. At some point, you’ll hit diminishing returns. So the question becomes: what does it take…
You Can Roast Coffee For Free…But Here Are 4 Better Options
Roasting your own coffee can be delicious, cost-effective, and a wonderfully satisfying hobby. It does require some equipment, but there’s no need to go all in on gear just yet. In fact, you may not even need to spend a penny beyond the cost of green beans. The cheapest way to roast coffee is in…
What’s Wrong With My Pour-Over Coffee? (Simple Fixes!)
It’s frustrating when a pour-over comes out badly, but it’s not a total waste. In fact, the nature of the off-taste holds the key to a better brew. Pour-over coffee is all about water control, so that’s the most common culprit. Double-check that your water temperature is above 85°C/185°F (at least) and that you’re using…
How To Store Coffee For Fresher Brews (Ground & Whole Beans)
Age and exposure can turn a good coffee into a disappointing one. If you’ve ever brewed a cup that didn’t taste like it used to, then stale coffee is almost certainly the culprit To some extent, you can mitigate the effects of age and exposure through proper storage. But just what does proper storage involve,…
How To Choose A Coffee Grinder You’ll Love (Tips, Terms & Suggested Models)
Your grinder will affect the quality of each cup more than anything besides the beans themselves. Brewing devices, storage canisters, kettle choice, and whatnot are all important and worth spending (some) money on. But they don’t have the same game-changing impact as a good grinder. To be fair, any fresh grind with a halfway-decent grinder…
Is It Hard To Roast Coffee Beans? (Plus How To Try!)
Coffee roasting can look mystifying, but it’s not a complicated process. In fact, it’s surprisingly easy to try it for yourself using cheap equipment or even household items you already have! However, just because it’s easy to start doesn’t mean that is easy to master. Consistently excellent coffee takes a little study, a lot of…