Coffee

Initially hired as a freelance writer, I helped turn what was a simple coffee-themed blog into the incredibly extensive resource it is today. I completed a full revamp of the site, worked on a caffeine content project, and wrote about all things coffee, including history, growing regions, and recipes.

I also worked directly with partner coffee and energy companies, personally testing and reviewing everything from high-end espresso machines to single origin coffee subscriptions to Japanese tea kettles, pour overs, and grinders. It was an amazing experience that left me with an extensive collection of coffee equipment and (unfortunately) expensive taste in coffee beans…

Sample Articles: A Few Favorites

Reviews — where I got to try amazing coffee and premium equipment:

Jot Coffee Review - concentrated coffee in a convenient bottle? Why not!
Diletta Mio Espresso Machine Review - a shiny, beautiful espresso machine that arrived in a box bigger than my kitchen.
Driftaway Coffee Subscription Review - although it’s hard to choose a favorite single-origin subscription, this one was truly a joy to test and write.
Informative articles — where we all get to learn something:

Coffee Grind Size Chart - not only did I write this article, but I also hand-ground the beans to each grind size for the photos. An excellent challenge!
Kopi Luwak: The Disturbing Story of Cat Poop Coffee - humans are endlessly innovative, but some inventions, like coffee pulled out of civet cat poop, should probably have stayed on the shelf.
British Coffee Culture - it’s not all tea…
Coffee Shops Make You More Creative, According to Science - turns out that the biggest benefit of going to a great coffee shop isn’t the coffee at all.
Just for fun:

The Best Coffee Songs Ever Made - what do Frank Sinatra, Bach, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers have in common? That’s right: coffee!
How to Make Irish Coffee - the perfect cozy winter drink, with an interesting backstory.