Equipment
Precision-controlled espresso machine
The popular website Kickstarter is proving to be a great way for entrepreneurs to launch product ideas, and the latest that caught my eye there is this new espresso machine. It uses a PID controller to more precisely regulate the temperature of the water (or steam, depending on what’s desired). It’s a great idea, and … Continue reading
One Coffee Cup a Day!
Very cool design project…a different coffee cup every day! Design agency cunicode is taking advantage of Shapeways‘ ceramic rapid prototyping process to make one new espresso cup design per day for thirty days (which point they’ve now reached). The designs are creative as the image above shows, but you should really head over to their … Continue reading
Physics of Drip Coffee
This is a great video that talks about the science and physics behind your average home drip coffee maker. Great explanation for how and why it’s able to pump water up to the grounds with no moving parts. Check it out!
How to use a French Press
While it’s one of the simplest methods of brewing coffee, a French press is not exactly obvious to use. I recall when I bought my first one, it came with no directions, so it took a bit of experimenting to figure out the right way of using it (this was in the days before the … Continue reading
Futuristic coffee cup
Here’s a cool looking coffee cup, with a unique yet functional design. One interesting feature is that the cup’s saucer will double as a lid! You can buy it for $22 at Lux-Delux.com. (via Slashfood)
