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EspressoA Rancilio Silvia Espresso Machine Tutorial For the Caffeine-InclinedAndreanne Hamel  
 For the home barista who's serious about their espresso, the Rancilio Silvia is a commercial-style espresso machine that includes professional-grade components. 
RoastingBehmor 1600 Coffee Roaster TutorialChris Arnold  
 In my last article, I did a first impression on the Behmor 1600, formerly known as the Joe Roaster, the brainchild of Joe Behm. After spending a few more weeks with it, I have been able to learn more about it, and hope to help you get the most from your Behmor1600 Coffee Roaster. 
EspressoBrewing Espresso in a MokaKevin Kilburn  
 A very reasonable alternative for home use is an "espresso pot", called a moka in Italy. The moka is a simple device that uses steam pressure to force water through a strainer to make espresso. It won't be exactly like the espresso you find in bars, but it can come close. 
BrewingCafe Cubano (Cuban Coffee)Maria-Victoria Suarez  
 In this tutorial, Vicki Suarez shows you how to make Cuban Coffee and Cafe con Leche. 
BrewingCaphe Phin TutorialSebastian Little  
 Vietnamese coffee is surprisingly good. The best preperation I found while visiting was this remarkably simple drip filter made of stainless steel. 
BrewingChemex BrewingMichael Allen Smith  
 An overview and tutorial on how to make coffee using the Chemex brewing system. 
BrewingCold Brew Coffee with the Toddy Coffee MakerMichael Allen Smith  
 About 10 years old when I knew far less about coffee than I do today, I attempted my first cold brew coffee. It was a disaster. The coffee was so vile and disgusting I threw it out after a single sip. 
RoastingHome Roasting Coffee with the Fresh RoastMichael Allen Smith  
 Learn how to home roast coffee using the Fresh Roast coffee roaster. 
RoastingHome Roasting with the Hearthware PrecisionMichael Allen Smith  
 A demonstration on how easy it is to home roast coffee with the Hearthware Precision Coffee Roaster. 
BrewingHow Dark is Your Arabic Coffee?Holland Morgan  
 With a great sense of self-satisfaction I poured the steaming, dark roasted brew, smelling just faintly of cardamom into the tiny cup in front of my father in law. 
BrewingPerfect Your French PressLura Lee  
 Learn how to use the French Press in this tutorial by Lura Lee and Ryan Jacobs. 
BrewingPreparing a Traditional Turkish CoffeeEyal Rosen  
 In recent my travel to Istanbul, I researched tens of coffeehouses, and found the perfect cup, in the centuries old Ali Pasha coffee house. 
BrewingPress Pot TutorialMichael Allen Smith  
 Learn how to brew press pot coffee and discover how to correct the most common brewing mistakes. 
RoastingRoast Your Own CoffeeRyan Jacobs  
 Learn how to roast coffee at your house using a popcorn popper in this tutorial by Ryan Jacobs. 
RoastingRoasting Coffee in a Popcorn PopperMichael Allen Smith  
 A tutorial on how to home roast coffee using the Westbend Poppery. 
RoastingStovetop Roasting with the Whirley-PopMichael Allen Smith  
 Learn how to home roast coffee on your stovetop using the Whirley-Pop. 
BrewingThe Melitta Manual 6-cup Coffee MakerDavid Kilpatrick  
 Writers need coffee. Since absinthe isn't around any more, it is about as good as we can do in terms of stimulating our synapses. But I digress. 
EspressoUsing the Barista Home Espresso MachineRyan Jacobs  
 Learn how to use the Starbucks Barista Home Espresso Machine to make milk based beverages as well as straight espresso. 
BrewingVac Pot Brewing with the Bodum SantosRyan Jacobs  
 Tutorial on how to brew vacuum pot coffee using the Bodum Santos. 
BrewingVac Pot Brewing with the Starbucks UtopiaLura Lee  
 Learn how to brew vacuum pot coffee with the Starbucks Barista Utopia. 
BrewingVac Pot Brewing with the Yama SyphonRyan Jacobs  
 Learn how to prepare coffee in the Yama Vacuum brewer. 
BrewingVietnamese CoffeeCraig A Haller  
 Learn how to brew Vietnamese style coffee.