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Jason Michael

Jason has been obsessed with coffee since his first flat white in Melbourne a decade ago. Since then, he has tracked down espresso bars in over 30 countries—from the specialty scene in Tokyo to traditional cafés in Vienna. Based in Seattle, he spends his mornings testing brewing gear and his weekends exploring the Pacific Northwest coffee community. He writes about what works, what doesn't, and how to make better coffee at home without overcomplicating it. Jason also writes for Full Coffee Roast.

James Hoffmann AeroPress Recipe — The One That Works

April 26, 2026 by Jason Michael
James Hoffmann AeroPress Recipe The One That Works

The Hoffmann Recipe at a Glance As someone who has spent an embarrassing amount of time obsessing over AeroPress ratios, Read more

Barraquito Coffee — What It Is and How to Make It

April 21, 2026 by Jason Michael
Barraquito Coffee What It Is and How to Make It

The Barraquito Recipe — Exact Ratios Barraquito coffee has gotten complicated with all the vague tutorials and Tenerife travel fluff Read more

Can Kids Drink Decaf Coffee? Here’s the Real Answer

April 19, 2026 by Jason Michael
Can Kids Drink Decaf Coffee Heres the Real Answer

Decaf Coffee and Kids — It’s Gotten Complicated With All the Parenting Anxiety Flying Around Can kids drink decaf coffee? Read more

Jura E8 vs ENA 8 — Which One Should You Buy?

April 18, 2026 by Jason Michael
Jura E8 vs ENA 8 Which One Should You Buy

The Short Answer — and Why It’s Not Close for Most Buyers The Jura E8 vs ENA 8 debate has Read more

Coffee and Orange Juice — Yes, It Actually Works

April 17, 2026 by Jason Michael
Coffee and Orange Juice Yes, It Actually Works

The Ratio That Actually Tastes Good Coffee and orange juice has gotten complicated with all the TikTok noise flying around. Read more

Starbucks Whipped Cream Recipe — Make It at Home

April 16, 2026 by Jason Michael
Starbucks Whipped Cream Recipe Make It at Home

The Two Ingredients Starbucks Actually Uses Starbucks whipped cream has gotten complicated with all the copycat noise flying around. Everyone’s Read more

James Hoffmann French Press Method — What He Actually Does

April 15, 2026 by Jason Michael
James Hoffmann French Press Method What He Actually Does

The Short Version If You Just Want to Make the Coffee French press coffee has gotten complicated with all the Read more

Coffee Slang Every Regular Should Know

April 14, 2026 by Jason Michael
Coffee Slang Every Regular Should Know

Coffee Slang Every Regular Should Know Coffee slang has gotten complicated with all the competing vocabularies flying around. I’ve spent Read more

Starbucks Whipped Cream Recipe — Make It at Home

April 12, 2026 by Jason Michael
Starbucks Whipped Cream Recipe Make It at Home

The Exact Recipe Starbucks Uses Copycat Starbucks recipes have gotten complicated with all the misinformation flying around. As someone who Read more

Top Rated Light Roast Coffee Beans Worth Buying in 2025

April 11, 2026 by Jason Michael
Top Rated Light Roast Coffee Beans Worth Buying in 2025

Finding the top rated light roast coffee has gotten complicated with all the bad advice flying around. Not because good Read more

Starbucks Whipped Cream — Make It at Home Exactly Right

April 10, 2026 by Jason Michael
Starbucks Whipped Cream Make It at Home Exactly Right

The Actual Starbucks Whipped Cream Recipe Starbucks whipped cream has gotten complicated with all the copycat recipes flying around. I Read more

Keurig Not Working — Here’s the Fix

April 9, 2026 by Jason Michael
Keurig Not Working Heres the Fix

Keurig Won’t Brew — Start Here Keurig troubleshooting has gotten complicated with all the conflicting advice flying around. As someone Read more

James Hoffmann AeroPress Recipe — The Full Method

April 8, 2026 by Jason Michael
James Hoffmann AeroPress Recipe The Full Method

The Recipe at a Glance Coffee dose: 11 grams Grind size: Medium-fine (approximately 20–25 clicks on a Timemore C2) Water Read more

How to Clean a Coffee Pot Without Vinegar — 5 Methods

April 7, 2026 by Jason Michael
How to Clean a Coffee Pot Without Vinegar 5 Methods

How to Clean a Coffee Pot Without Vinegar — 5 Methods Cleaning a coffee pot has gotten complicated with all Read more

Best Coffee Beans for Jura Z10 — What Actually Works in 2026

April 6, 2026 by Jason Michael
Best Coffee Beans for Jura Z10 What Actually Works in 2026

Best Coffee Beans for Jura Z10 — What Actually Works in 2026 Finding the right beans for the Jura Z10 Read more

Every Costco Coffee Brand Ranked by a Coffee Snob (2026 Update)

April 5, 2026April 5, 2026 by Jason Michael

Ranking Costco coffee brands has gotten complicated with all the new additions and rotating stock flying around. As someone who’s Read more

Best Costco Espresso Beans for Home Machines (Tested on My Jura)

April 5, 2026April 5, 2026 by Jason Michael

Finding good espresso beans at Costco has gotten complicated with all the conflicting recommendations flying around. As someone who pulls Read more

Costco Coffee vs Grocery Store: Is Buying Bulk Actually Worth It?

April 5, 2026April 5, 2026 by Jason Michael

The Costco coffee vs grocery store debate has gotten complicated with all the conflicting price claims flying around. As someone Read more

Kirkland Signature Coffee Review: Is Costco’s House Brand Actually Good?

April 5, 2026April 5, 2026 by Jason Michael

Kirkland Signature coffee reviews have gotten complicated with all the conflicting opinions flying around Reddit and Costco forums. As someone Read more

Best Coffee for IBS — What Actually Helps

April 5, 2026April 5, 2026 by Jason Michael
Best Coffee for IBS What Actually Helps

Best Coffee for IBS — What Actually Helps As someone who spent the last eight years learning everything there is Read more

Can You Grind Coffee in a Magic Bullet? (Yes — Here’s How)

April 5, 2026April 4, 2026 by Jason Michael
Can You Grind Coffee in a Magic Bullet Yes Heres How

Can You Grind Coffee in a Magic Bullet? (Yes — Here’s How) The Short Answer — Yes, With the Right Read more

Best Costco Coffee Pods for Keurig 2026 (Tested + Ranked)

April 5, 2026March 3, 2026 by Jason Michael
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You’re standing in the coffee aisle at Costco with a flat-cart, and there’s a wall of K-cup boxes. The Kirkland Read more

What Does Gran Lungo Mean on Nespresso?

January 25, 2026January 25, 2026 by Jason Michael
What is Lungo Coffee

Nespresso’s “Gran Lungo” size has confused customers since its introduction with the Vertuo line. It’s not espresso, it’s not regular Read more

Java, Joe, and Bean Water: A Guide to Coffee Slang

January 25, 2026 by Jason Michael
The gift of coffee

Americans drink 400 million cups of coffee daily, and over the centuries, we’ve developed an entire vocabulary to describe our Read more

Frappuccino Roast: Why Your Homemade Frappuccinos Never Taste Right

January 25, 2026 by Jason Michael

If you’ve ever tried to recreate a Starbucks Frappuccino at home, you’ve probably hit the same wall as millions of Read more

Americano vs Cappuccino: What’s the Difference and Which Should You Order?

January 21, 2026 by Jason Michael
The gift of coffee

Americano vs Cappuccino: What’s the Difference and Which Should You Order? By Jason Michael | Last updated: January 2026 Walk Read more

Jura E8 vs ENA 8: Which Compact Super-Automatic Is Worth Your Money?

April 5, 2026January 21, 2026 by Jason Michael
coffee machine preparing espresso

Jura E8 vs ENA 8: Which Compact Super-Automatic Is Worth Your Money? By Jason Michael | Last updated: January 2026 Read more

Whipped Cream Dispenser vs Hand-Whipped: Which Makes Better Coffee Toppings?

January 21, 2026 by Jason Michael

Whipped Cream Dispenser vs Hand-Whipped: Which Makes Better Coffee Toppings? By Jason Michael | Last updated: January 2026 Starbucks whipped Read more

Best Costco Coffee Beans 2026: A No-BS Buyer’s Guide

April 5, 2026January 21, 2026 by Jason Michael

Best Costco Coffee Beans 2026: A No-BS Buyer’s Guide By Jason Michael | Last updated: January 2026 I’ve been buying Read more

Frappuccino Roast Alternatives: How to Make It at Home Without the Secret Ingredient

March 3, 2026January 21, 2026 by Jason Michael
starbucks coffee frappuccino

The first time I tried making a Frappuccino at home, I dumped a shot of espresso over ice with some Read more

Best Kenyan Coffee Brands: A Guide to Kenya’s Bold, Bright, and Complex Coffees

January 9, 2026 by Jason Michael

Kenyan coffee stands among the world’s most prized and distinctive origins. Known for its bright, wine-like acidity, complex fruit notes, Read more

Best Coffee Grinders for French Press: Burr Grinders That Deliver Consistent Coarse Grinds

January 9, 2026 by Jason Michael
coffee brewing in a French press

The difference between mediocre French press coffee and exceptional French press coffee often comes down to one thing: grind consistency. Read more

Best Coffee Beans for French Press: A Complete Guide to Bold, Full-Bodied Brews

January 9, 2026 by Jason Michael
fresh coffee beans

French press brewing creates some of the richest, most full-bodied coffee you can make at home. The metal mesh filter Read more

Lifeboost Coffee Review: Is This Low-Acid Coffee Worth the Premium?

December 20, 2025December 20, 2025 by Jason Michael
Lifeboost Coffee Review

Lifeboost Coffee has built a devoted following among health-conscious coffee drinkers with its promise of pure, low-acid coffee. But does Read more

Siphon Coffee Brewing: The Complete Guide to Vacuum Brewing

March 3, 2026December 20, 2025 by Jason Michael
coffee brewing methods at home

The first time I watched a siphon brewer in action was at a coffee shop in Portland that had one Read more

The Complete Guide to Jura Coffee Machines

April 5, 2026December 19, 2025 by Jason Michael
jura espresso machine

Jura has built a reputation as the gold standard in automatic espresso machines. The Swiss manufacturer creates some of the Read more

Mount Hagen Organic Instant Decaf Coffee Review: Why It Is Our Top Pick

December 19, 2025 by Jason Michael
will decaf coffee keep you awake

Finding a decaf instant coffee that doesn’t taste like a compromise has long been a challenge for coffee lovers. Mount Read more

The Gift of Coffee: Complete Guide for Every Budget

March 3, 2026December 19, 2025 by Jason Michael
The gift of coffee

Buying coffee for a coffee person is harder than it looks. A generic bag from the grocery store feels like Read more

Does Coffee Help a Sore Throat? What You Need to Know

December 19, 2025 by Jason Michael
pouring honey into coffee

When you’re battling a sore throat, every sip matters. You might be wondering whether your beloved morning coffee is helping Read more

Best Espresso Machines Under $200

December 16, 2025 by Jason Michael
coffee machine preparing espresso

My first espresso machine was a $150 disaster. It barely produced crema, the steam wand was useless, and I spent Read more

Coffee Storage Mistakes Ruining Your Beans

December 15, 2025 by Jason Michael
lifeboost coffee

I used to keep my coffee beans in the bag they came in, loosely rolled up, in the cabinet next Read more

French Press vs Pour-Over: Which Is Better?

December 14, 2025 by Jason Michael

There’s a coffee debate that never dies: French press or pour-over? Both methods have devoted fans who’ll tell you theirs Read more

Best Pour-Over Coffee Makers for Beginners

December 13, 2025 by Jason Michael
pouring hot water on a pour over coffee dripper

Pour-over coffee can seem intimidating. There’s a whole ritual to it—special kettles, precise timing, pouring in circles. Watch a YouTube Read more

How to Make Cold Brew at Home

December 12, 2025 by Jason Michael

Cold brew has one massive inconvenience: you need to plan 12-24 hours ahead. That’s fine for people who have their Read more

Best Milk Frothers for Home Lattes

December 11, 2025 by Jason Michael
pouring coffee in a glass with milk

A few months ago, my wife asked for a latte. We don’t have an espresso machine. What we do have Read more

Best Insulated Coffee Mugs for All-Day Heat

December 10, 2025 by Jason Michael
The gift of coffee

I work from home, which means I drink a lot of coffee. And nothing ruins a productive morning like reaching Read more

Best Coffee Grinders Under $50

December 9, 2025 by Jason Michael
Best budget coffee grinder

I used a blade grinder for years because I didn’t know any better. Then I bought a burr grinder, and Read more

Kicking Horse Coffee Review: Worth the Hype?

December 8, 2025 by Jason Michael
roasted coffee beans

I’ve been drinking Kicking Horse coffee for about two years now, mostly their “Kick Ass” dark roast. It showed up Read more

Best K-Cup Pods 2025: 15 Brands Tested

December 7, 2025 by Jason Michael

I’ve spent the last three months testing K-Cup pods from every major brand I could get my hands on. Some Read more

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