Posts from Blue Bottle Coffee Lab

Kettle's On

How to brew better coffee with a swan-neck kettle Tom Purtill, May 6, 2020

The Blue Bottle No-Press French Press Brewing Guide

Achieve unprecedented clarity in fifteen minutes. Tom Purtill, July 26, 2019

Coffee Lab: Fermentation

What it does—and does not do—for coffee Tom Purtill, September 13, 2018

Pro-Tips: A New Take on French Press

Achieve unprecedented clarity in fifteen minutes. Tom Purtill, July 25, 2018

Coffee and the Sixth Sense

Equipment matters. What about intuition? Tom Purtill, July 17, 2018

Pro-Tips: How to Dial In the Grind

Because every grinder is different, and every coffee is different, too. Tom Purtill, May 7, 2018

A Smaller (But No Less) Delicious Coffee

For the caffeine-sensitive among us Tom Purtill, March 26, 2018

Popular Brew Methods Around the World

A glimpse of the countless ways that coffee is enjoyed around the world Tom Purtill, February 12, 2018

How to Brew Coffee for a Crowd

And not miss out on the party Tom Purtill, December 14, 2017

Whatever Happened to the After-Dinner Demitasse?

A look at a bygone tradition Tom Purtill, October 19, 2017

The Basics of Coffee Processing

What happens after the fruit is picked and before it arrives in our roastery Tom Purtill, August 15, 2017

Brewing Coffee with the Moka Pot

How to make delicious coffee with this eight-sided wonder Tom Purtill, April 17, 2017

The Best Way to Store Coffee

Director of Training Michael Phillips on keeping your coffee fresh Tom Purtill, March 2, 2017

Do You Need a Scale to Make Coffee?

For a consistently better cup of coffee—the answer is yes Tom Purtill, February 27, 2017

A Beginner’s Guide to Coffee Tasting

The simple art of focusing on what’s in front of you Tom Purtill, December 5, 2016

South Park + Cold Bar: Now Open for Business

Our newest cafe in South Park debuts our first-ever Cold Bar, serving zero-proof, cocktail-inspired coffees, shaken or stirred. Tom Purtill, November 14, 2016

Blue Bottle Explains: Coffee Grinding

Coffee is not an obvious beverage. Tom Purtill, November 9, 2016

The Story of Blue Bottle Perfectly Ground

We stopped the clock on coffee’s aging, empowering coffee drinkers everywhere Tom Purtill, October 3, 2016

Blue Bottle Explains: Bitterness

Welcome to Issue 1 of Blue Bottle Explains, your coffee advice column. This month, Director of Training and World Barista Champion, Michael Phillips, tackles "bitterness." Tom Purtill, May 18, 2016

How to Brew: AeroPress Edition

Three simple coffee experiments to try with your AeroPress coffee maker Tom Purtill, April 19, 2016