Monthly Archives: March 2020

(Editor’s note: This article written by Derek Delepaz and Eliza Lovett originally appeared in the March/April 2018 issue of Roast magazine.) Most of us come to the coffee industry with a…

Digital Electric Gooseneck Pourover Kettles. Photo by Howard Bryman. Of all manual brewing methods, the pourover drip method may appear the most straightforward. But as direct as the procedure may seem, a steady arm and resolute focus will only go so far. To gracefully land, time and time again, upon all the enticing aromas and […]

Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Kettle, Model: EE01AA1A, matte black. Photo by Howard Bryman. Overall Rating: 9.5 Pros: Not only does this kettle look impressive and pour very comfortably, but its display is the most informative of any that we’ve seen, and it heats up quite quickly. Its interface is refreshingly intuitive and its build quality […]

OXO Brew Adjustable Temperature Pour Over Kettle – Item Number: 8717100 – Photo by Howard Bryman. Overall Rating: 8.0 Pros: This kettle strikes an impressive balance between a generous capacity and a compact footprint while also reaching brewing temperature remarkably quickly. Its display is clear and easy to read without having to slide the whole […]

Overall Rating: 7.5 Pros: The Interurban is a successor to Bonavita’s pioneering, long-popular BV382510V kettle. The solid build of the Interurban inspires confidence, and its streamlined appearance cuts a bold yet charming profile on the kitchen counter. Cons: The built-in timer presents usability issues, the spout is not “drip-free,” and the kettle brings water to […]

Coffee roasting and retail companies often take pride in sourcing green coffee directly from farmers, skipping intermediaries and paying responsible prices straight into the pockets of producers. Yet for every…

As news of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) spread continues to heighten humanity’s collective anxiety with each daybreak, a unique burden falls upon event planners — those people helping to grease…

Cold coffee brewing equipment maker CoffeeWorks is thinking small, in a big way. After introducing its line of larger scale brewing equipment three years ago, the same team behind CoffeeWorks…

Emeryville, California-based Peet’s Coffee has released its annual anniversary blend, this year supporting a center for women’s entrepreneurship in the Colombian coffeelands. Last year, the company joined with the Coocentral…