Coffee & espresso coffee has been a part of our life for decades. Over that time we've learned so much and hope to further enrich your coffee drinking experience by sharing everything we've picked up along our journey. Keep tabs on industry news, barista tips, how to care for your espresso machine, buying guides, and more!
Chris' Coffee Blog — Coffee
Taylor Nachtrieb .
Understanding Brew Ratios
Embarking on the journey of home espresso brewing opens up a world of flavors, techniques, and the pursuit of the perfect cup. One crucial concept at the...
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Taylor Nachtrieb .
Calculating Your Ideal Daily Caffeine Intake
In the fast-paced world we live in, a cup of coffee has become more than just a morning ritual; it's a companion, a motivator, and a comforting...
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Taylor Nachtrieb .
Cold Brew vs. Iced Coffee
A debate we’ve been noticing pop up recently is whether or not cold brew coffee contains more or less caffeine than a typical cup of hot coffee....
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Taylor Nachtrieb .
What Does Fair Trade Organic Coffee Really Mean?
You keep hearing it. Fair Trade Organic Coffee.  But what does it actually mean?  Chris’ Coffee is proud to be offering a number of Fair...
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Mackenzie Halse .
How to Make Espresso at Home
The building blocks for any espresso at home include the following: the correct espresso machine that will fit not only your physical limitations at your location, but also the types of espresso...
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Sam Nissen .
How to Make a Latte With An Espresso Machine
One of the benefits of having an espresso machine at home is being able to make café quality drinks in the comfort of your own kitchen. If a latte is your drink of choice then let’s...
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Kyle Jewell .
What Are Fractional Packages?
Fractional packages, or "frac packs,"Â are perfectly ground and measured for home or business use. Most common in the business environment, food service specifically, fractional packages or pre-measured...
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Sam Nissen .
Using an Espresso Leveler
Anyone who knows me will know that... I like coffee. And not just coffee, but the process of making coffee. I’m the nerd who likes to spend...
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Sam Nissen .
Sensory Lexicon
Designed by the fine folks over at World Coffee Research Institue, the Sensory Lexicon is a project aimed at designing a system to give us a quantifiable...
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Sam Nissen .
Triangle Testing
Sometimes called a determination test, a triangle test is designed to figure out if there is a difference between two products. The premise is that you have...
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