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  • Coffee Guides

Thermal Carafe vs Glass Carafe: Your Coffee’s Flavor Has a Favorite

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Keeping your coffee fresh longer starts with choosing between thermal and glass carafes; learn which one preserves flavor best and why it matters.
  • Coffee Lovers 101 Team
  • February 11, 2026
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SCA Certified Coffee Makers: What Certification Actually Tests

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An in-depth look at what SCA certification tests reveal about coffee maker performance and reliability.
  • Coffee Lovers 101 Team
  • February 10, 2026
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  • Coffee Guides

Why “All-Purpose” Grind Settings Usually Fail (And How to Compromise)

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Lack of proper grind size can ruin your coffee experience, but understanding how to compromise may be the key to better brewing.
  • Coffee Lovers 101 Team
  • February 9, 2026
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  • Coffee Guides

Hopper vs Single Dose: The Workflow Trade-Offs Nobody Mentions

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Hopper vs Single Dose: The workflow trade-offs nobody mentions—discover how choosing between speed and control can impact your coffee experience.
  • Coffee Lovers 101 Team
  • February 9, 2026
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Burr Wear: How to Tell When Your Grinder Is Quietly Ruining Coffee

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Preserve your perfect brew by recognizing subtle signs of burr wear, because your grinder might be quietly ruining coffee without you noticing.
  • Coffee Lovers 101 Team
  • February 8, 2026
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Grinder Cleaning 101: The Easy Routine That Keeps Flavor From Going Stale

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A simple, effective grinder cleaning routine can preserve flavor and performance—discover the easy steps that make a difference.
  • Coffee Lovers 101 Team
  • February 8, 2026
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Dark Roast Espresso: How to Avoid Bitter Shots Without Weakening Them

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Nurturing rich dark roast espresso without bitterness involves precise brewing techniques that can elevate your coffee experience—discover how.
  • Coffee Lovers 101 Team
  • February 7, 2026
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Dialing In Light Roast Espresso: The Grinder Adjustments That Save It

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Savor perfectly dialed-in light roast espresso by mastering precise grinder adjustments that unlock its full flavor potential and elevate your brewing skills.
  • Coffee Lovers 101 Team
  • February 7, 2026
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Espresso Grind Fineness: The 3 Signs You’re Too Fine (or Too Coarse)

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Optimize your espresso with these three signs indicating your grind may be too fine or coarse, and learn how to perfect your brew.
  • Coffee Lovers 101 Team
  • February 6, 2026
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How to Calibrate Your Grinder So “Click 10” Actually Means Something

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Prepare to calibrate your grinder so “Click 10” truly means precision, and unlock consistent, perfect coffee every time—here’s how to do it right.
  • Coffee Lovers 101 Team
  • February 6, 2026
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Handheld Frother vs Automatic Frother: The Texture Difference You’ll Notice

Perplexed by frother choices? Discover how handheld and automatic models differ in…
  • Coffee Lovers 101 Team
  • February 27, 2026
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15 Best Drying Racks for Café Style Glassware in 2026

An ideal guide to the 15 best drying racks for café-style glassware in 2026, offering…
  • Olivia
  • February 27, 2026
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12 Best Coffee Refractometers for Home Brewing in 2026

Discover the 12 best coffee refractometers for home brewing in 2026 to ensure perfect…
  • Olivia
  • February 27, 2026
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15 Best 58mm Portafilter Espresso Machines for 2026

Keen on finding the top 58mm portafilter espresso machines for 2026? Discover the…
  • Olivia
  • February 27, 2026
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