Journal of a Coffee Enthusiast
Join with me in my journey to a world of amazing coffee
I was strolling through Khan el-Khalili Bazaar in the Egyptian capital city of Cairo; packed with hawkers, shopkeepers, tourists and locals. Among souvenirs of unimaginable variety, my eyes fell on this Cezve. The unique design - a brass tumbler with decorative embossing and an attached rounded wooden handle. I fell in love with it. Even… Continue reading Turkish Coffee: How do I brew specialty coffee with Cezve?
In 2016, I was stunned by the coffee in Italy, and picked up a cute little brewer - Moka Express by Bialetti a.k.a. Moka Pot. It is as Italian as it gets for a home brewer. Apparently 90% of Italian homes had a Bialetti moka pot in 2010. Why do I love Moka Pot? To begin with, it was love at first sight as well as the first love, the first coffee brewer we had. I adore its design - simple yet iconic. It’s brew process - complex (easy to mess up) but satisfying. Lastly, the power to brew an espresso like shot as a base to prepare cappuccino to affogato to just savouring neat.
If I were to get only one coffee brewing equipment, it would be AeroPress. Among many other brewing equipment, it provides the most versatile, delicious, clean cup of coffee. We use it at home on a daily basis, usually twice a day. The AeroPress; Photo – MemoriesByMegha After traditional Italian moka pot and quite common… Continue reading Why AeroPress is my favorite coffee maker; Interesting facts & resources
If you like brewing coffee and are looking for some variety, you might be interested to know about Wacaco Minipresso. This article is about my journey with minipresso - what it is and how I like to brew my favorite cup of coffee with it. The Wacaco Minipresso; Photo - MemoriesByMegha My few initial cups… Continue reading My Minipresso coffee brewing guide
French Press is the simplest and cheapest method to brew delicious specialty coffee at home. I would recommend this as a first equipment to anyone starting their brewing journey. I got one in 2017 to try out another brewing method besides the Moka pot. I have been using it for the last 5 years, brewing… Continue reading French Press – Probably the best way to begin Specialty Coffee Journey; Tips and Tricks
Journal of a Coffee Enthusiast 