Brew better coffee at home.

Which machine, which beans, which method. Plain answers for the kitchen counter.

Java Groove Coffee publishes reviews, buying guides and how-tos for brewing better coffee at home, from drip machines and espresso makers to the beans that go in them.

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Know your roast

The same bean, taken further into the roaster. Move the slider to see three things change.

  1. Medium roast

    Acidity
    softened by the roast, still present
    Body
    rounded and medium weight
    Caffeine
    about the same by weight, a touch less per scoop
    Kirkland Signature House Blend review

Latest how-tos

Machine fixes, brewing methods and drinks, in the order they were published.

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  3. The 5 Best Coffee Creamer Substitutes

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How we test

Reviews here are written from the machine on the counter and the coffee in the cup, then checked against what other owners report. Every pick keeps its cons on the page. Read more about the site.