If you want your coffee to taste as good as it possibly can every time you set out to brew it then there’s one simple thing you can do to ensure this. You don’t need a fancy coffee maker or the most expensive coffee on the market. All you need are fresh, whole beans and a coffee grinder. As ...

There’s nothing easier than brewing coffee with your own Keurig. All you need to do is fill up the water tank, add your favorite pod, and press brew. Keurig is best known for its single serve coffee makers but the reality is that they do a lot more than just this. There’s a Keurig option if ...

If you're looking for an Above Average Coffee you're going to need to think about the filter. Because if you're here you've probably realized what coffee filter you use makes a difference to the coffee in a cup. So you need the best coffee filter... But where do you start? So many ...

A French Press is one of the most popular coffee makers out there and this is for a good reason. They are easy to use and clean, inexpensive to buy, take up little space in the kitchen, and above all else, they make great-tasting coffee. They're more often a coffee-gadget for home than for a ...

So you’ve bought yourself a new espresso machine and you’re super keen to get brewing. That rich taste and wonderful aroma of rich, dark, espresso is calling but there’s something standing in your way. If you’ve tried to brew espresso in a regular-sized mug then you’ll be all too familiar ...

Here at Above Average Coffee we are always on the lookout for exceptional coffee’s to feature so were delighted when Volcanica Coffee reached out and offered us some coffee. I tasted and tested two of their coffee’s: a delicious single origin Sumatran coffee and their low acid blend which ...

Espresso is a wonderful thing. It’s dark, rich, and packed full of flavor. Whether you enjoy it black or topped up with creamy steamed milk to make an indulgent cappuccino, espresso never fails to start your day on the right footing. Buying an espresso every day from your local coffee shop ...

As much as I love popping into my local coffee shop, I also love bringing those hipster vibes into my own home. What started out with a french press or Moka pot, turns into a coffee-making station complete with every kind of device imaginable. I really thought I had it all when it comes to ...

Ninja coffee makers are the ultimate one-size-fits-all when it comes to brewing coffee. No matter if it’s drip coffee, iced coffee, or a cappuccino, Ninja can brew it with the touch of a button. There are a few different Ninja models available and they all have their own pros and cons while ...

Espresso machines are renowned for being very pricey. Although they brew coffee that’s bold in flavor and thick in texture, they do this by using high-pressure systems and these are not cheap to make. Generally speaking, you get what you pay for when it comes to coffee machines so many ...

Have you ever noticed that some bags of coffee in stores have espresso written on them? I’ve noticed this for years now, wondered what the difference was, and just never looked into what made an espresso bean and not any other kind of coffee bean. Let’s find out! Espresso beans are roasted ...

Coffee makers come in all shapes and sizes from fancy espresso machines to the old familiar drip coffee maker. When you think of a drip coffee machine it’s normal to picture that familiar glass carafe, sitting on a warming plate. Although these work well to keep the coffee hot, the downside ...