The Aeropress is one of the highest rated coffee makers in the Amazon Marketplace. Almost everyone I have discussed it with has raved about the cup of coffee the Aeropress makes. What’s even crazier is that they all said throw away the instructions that come with the Aeropress…yes, throw them away. The inverted method instructions…
Month: June 2015
The HTC Vive Is Virtual Reality Done Right
HTC invited us to an event last week, they promised a surprise and they didn’t disappoint. HTC decided to show off its new virtual reality device called the Vive. At first we thought we were just going to get to hear about the device and play with the dummy units, but then they informed us…
You Need To Try These Roasters
You have to remember, I’m just beginning my journey into third wave coffee. So bear with me as I share my discoveries. I only began drinking specialty coffee on a regular basis since the beginning of the year. I’m not a aficianado, but my knowledge is growing by the day. I have credited a few…
Meerkat or Periscope?
The two latest apps I’ve downloaded to my phone are Periscope and Meerkat. Both are video broadcasting apps available on iOS and Android. Both are relatively simple to use and put you live with followers that are interested in what you’re seeing in real-time. I’m not sure I will be using both for long, because…
Make Manual Settings Work For You
That M on you camera or smartphone can be an intimidating option. Most of us never even bother to leave the auto mode and at the same time are wasting opportunities to take some experimental, if not beautiful shots. OK, I’ll admit it. I rarely touch the M, for manual, settings on my standard camera, …
Maximize Your Smartphone Photography
I love Instagram and Google+ because I love photography. I know I won’t be able to explore the whole world in my lifetime, but I love that others are willing to share their world with me through photos. I’ll openly admit that I do not think I’m a great photographer. I’ll also say that I take better pictures…
What Is Third Wave Coffee?
Specialty coffee is the new great thing happening in the coffee world. By new I mean the last 10 years or so. This movement within the coffee world is often referred to as third wave coffee and it tends to be much lighter in roast with more fruit forward, slightly acidic taste. Third wave coffee…
Crafting a Cup of Coffee
Saturday was a milestone day. I made my 100th v60 pourover and I learned a lot along the way. I was first introduced to specialty coffee some time last year thanks to my friend, Steffen Sommers of Lift Coffee Roasters in Riverside. Lift and specialty coffee roasters like them offer coffee that is roasted in…
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