For as long as he’s been a chef, Steve Caravelli has been a hobbyist maker, experimenting with everything from making his own wine and brewing his own beer to making bread. None of those experiences ...

How the roast level affects flavor, caffeine, and more.

Given the American love affair with coffee, it's surprising more people don't roast their own beans at home. Not only does home roasting ensure the freshest, most splendid cup of coffee, it's also a ...

The average home coffee drinker buys pre-roasted coffee beans (I know I do). Yet, many coffee lovers have taken a deep dive into exploring specialty coffee and may have considered roasting their ...

So while not a coffee "snob", I love black coffee. My roommate does too, and we have our own burr grinder and we buy fresh beans from several of SF's premier coffee houses (Blue Bottle, Ritual Roast ...

Person scooping coffee beans from roaster into a bag - Parilov/Shutterstock The process of making coffee at home can be overwhelming. Even if you use a simple French press or an old-school drip coffee ...