The Perfect Pour-over with the Hario V60
February 15, 2023 (Published: March 18, 2020)The Hario Dripper V60 is one of the most popular pour-over coffee brewing methods. It’s become a favorite of Brew Bar customers at our Crimson Cup Coffee Houses for its elegant presentation and the way it showcases the taste of the coffee. Why We Like the Hario v60 This beautiful dripper comes from Japan, where […]
How to Brew Awesome Coffee with the Chemex Coffeemaker
March 17, 2020 (Published: March 17, 2020)Want to make coffee like James Bond? Then try the Chemex® Coffeemaker. In From Russia with Love, Author Ian Fleming revealed that the manual brewer with the hourglass shape was Bond’s preferred method of brewing morning coffee in his London flat. And no wonder. Created in 1941 by inventor Peter Schlumbohm, the Chemex® is known […]
How Much Does it Cost to Add a Brew Bar to Your Coffee Shop?
December 27, 2022 (Published: September 20, 2016)Brew bars have become essential features to attract coffee enthusiasts to your coffee house. A brew bar provides a dedicated space for preparing hand-pour coffees. This allows coffee shops to showcase the quality of their coffee using pour-over brewing methods that bring out the nuanced flavors of each bean. We explored the benefits of brew […]
Learn About Hand-Pour Coffee Brewing June 14
December 23, 2022 (Published: April 26, 2016)Looking to up your coffee game? Then learn the art and science of hand-pour coffee brewing in Crimson Cup’s Coffee Brewing 701 class. The next class takes place Wednesday, June 14 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Crimson Cup Innovation Lab, 700 Alum Creek Drive in Columbus. Arguably the simplest and cleanest way to draw out […]
Finish Your Thanksgiving Feast with Awesome Coffee
December 23, 2022 (Published: November 26, 2014)This year, resolve to serve coffee that’s every bit as good as your perfectly roasted turkey and pampered pumpkin pie. It’s easy. Just follow our Secrets to Brewing Awesome Coffee and choose coffees that complement your menu. For savory dishes such as turkey, stuffing and gravy, give Armando’s Blend a try. In between, we’re serving […]
Pour-Over Perks Up Your Profit Margins
February 15, 2023 (Published: June 3, 2014)For his popular “Start Up Strategies” column in CoffeeTalk magazine, Greg recently gave pointers for adding pour-over service to a new or existing coffee house. “Over the past decade, pour-over methods have become increasingly popular among coffee enthusiasts,” he wrote. “Also known as ‘hand pour coffee,’ this brewing craze migrated to the U.S. and has […]
Bringing Hand-Brewed Coffee Home
December 23, 2022 (Published: March 25, 2014)It’s easier than ever to enjoy hand-pour specialty coffee at home with our newly expanded home-brewing equipment selection. You’ll find popular siphon, drip and hand-pour systems from Hario, Chemex and Bodum, along with accessories such as digital scales and filters, in our online store and at Crimson Cup Coffee House in Clintonville. This is the same […]