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Jason Michael

Jason got his start in specialty coffee as a barista at a third-wave shop in Portland in 2017. After two years pulling shots and dialing in grinders, he took the SCA Barista Skills certification and started consulting for independent cafés on equipment setup and workflow. These days he tests coffee gear in his home kitchen—sometimes burning through a pound of beans in a weekend just to compare grind settings. When he is not tweaking brew ratios, you will find him at local cupping sessions or tinkering with his modded Gaggia Classic.

How to Brew Perfect Iced Coffee: No Watered-Down Taste

November 15, 2025November 5, 2025 by Jason Michael
A woman with a take out coffee cup

Regular coffee over ice tastes watered down and weak. The ice dilutes flavor as it melts. Perfect iced coffee requires Read more

Drip Coffee vs Espresso: Key Differences Explained

November 15, 2025November 4, 2025 by Jason Michael
Espresso machine

Drip coffee and espresso are fundamentally different drinks, not just in taste but in how they’re made. Understanding these differences Read more

11 Best Coffee Gift Ideas for Any Occasion

November 15, 2025November 4, 2025 by Jason Michael

Coffee lovers are easy to shop for if you know what they actually use. Skip the decorative mugs and novelty Read more

How to Froth Milk Without a Frother: 3 Methods

November 15, 2025November 3, 2025 by Jason Michael

Frothed milk transforms regular coffee into cafe-quality drinks. You don’t need a $300 espresso machine with a steam wand. Three Read more

Coffee vs Tea: Caffeine and Health Comparison

November 15, 2025November 2, 2025 by Jason Michael

Coffee and tea dominate the morning beverage market. Both provide caffeine and health benefits, but they affect your body differently. Read more

9 Best Coffee Books for Enthusiasts and Beginners

November 15, 2025November 2, 2025 by Jason Michael

Coffee books range from practical brewing guides to fascinating origin stories. These nine books cover techniques, science, culture, and history. Read more

How to Make Coffee Without a Maker: 4 Simple Ways

November 15, 2025November 1, 2025 by Jason Michael

Frothed milk transforms regular coffee into cafe-quality drinks. You don’t need a $300 espresso machine with a steam wand. Three Read more

Instant Coffee vs Brewed: Taste and Quality Test

November 15, 2025October 31, 2025 by Jason Michael
Ways to make instant coffee taste good

Instant coffee has come a long way from the bitter powder of decades past. Modern instant coffee uses freeze-dried technology Read more

6 Best Coffee Grinders Under $50 in 2025

November 15, 2025October 31, 2025 by Jason Michael

Fresh-ground coffee tastes significantly better than pre-ground, but quality grinders often cost $100-300. These six grinders under $50 deliver consistent Read more

How to Reduce Coffee Bitterness: 5 Quick Fixes

November 15, 2025October 30, 2025 by Jason Michael

Bitter coffee ruins your morning. Most people fix this by adding sugar or cream, which masks the problem instead of Read more

French Press vs Pour Over: Best Brewing Method?

November 15, 2025October 29, 2025 by Jason Michael
Brewing a regular cup of coffee using the pour-over method

French press and pour over are two of the most popular manual brewing methods. Both make excellent coffee, but they Read more

8 Best Travel Coffee Mugs That Keep Coffee Hot

November 15, 2025October 29, 2025 by Jason Michael

Cheap travel mugs let coffee go cold within 2 hours. Quality mugs keep coffee hot for 6-10 hours using vacuum Read more

How to Store Coffee Beans: Keep Them Fresh Longer

November 15, 2025October 28, 2025 by Jason Michael
Coffee beans and ground coffee

Fresh coffee beans lose flavor within weeks of roasting due to oxygen exposure. Most people store beans incorrectly, accelerating this Read more

Light Roast vs Dark Roast: Which Has More Caffeine?

November 15, 2025October 27, 2025 by Jason Michael

There’s a common myth that dark roast coffee packs more caffeine than light roast. But the science tells a different Read more

10 Best Coffee Additives for Flavor: Beyond Sugar and Cream

November 15, 2025October 27, 2025 by Jason Michael

Sugar and cream are fine, but dozens of additives can transform your coffee in unexpected ways. These 10 options add Read more

How to Clean a Coffee Maker: Step-By-Step Guide

November 15, 2025October 26, 2025 by Jason Michael

Fresh coffee beans lose flavor within weeks of roasting due to oxygen exposure. Most people store beans incorrectly, accelerating this Read more

Cold Brew vs Iced Coffee: Whats The Real Difference?

November 15, 2025October 25, 2025 by Jason Michael

Cold brew and iced coffee both deliver cold caffeine, but they’re made completely differently. Understanding the difference helps you choose Read more

7 Coffee Mistakes Youre Making Every Morning

November 15, 2025October 25, 2025 by Jason Michael
Coffee is literally the only thing keeping them going

Most people make the same coffee mistakes every morning without realizing it. These errors seem minor but significantly impact taste, Read more

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