Coffee Culture. Coffee Gear. Coffee Know-How.
Coffee Semantics‘ in-depth, researched guides offer the info you need – pros, cons, pricing & more – to help you choose the best beans & coffee brewing gear.
Our latest coffee & gear guides
Best Pumpkin Spice Coffee Beans: Review And Answers To Common Questions
The best pumpkin spice coffee beans: This article will review the different types and how to know which to buy depending on your personal flavor profile.
How To Pick The Best Coffee For Your Moka Pot
The best coffee for your Moka pot depends on your flavor preference. This article will explain how to pick the right beans for dark, light, or medium roast.
The Best Recipe For An Iced Coffee With Aeropress-With Detailed Tips
This recipe for an iced coffee with Aeropress will give you tips on brewing a refreshing summer treat that will wow your friends.
Lifeboost coffee review: Is it the healthiest choice?
The numerous health benefits that Lifeboost claims include low acidity, naturally flavored, single-origin, and mycotoxin-free coffee beans and pre-ground coffee. But is it really true what the company claims, and…
Explore All Coffee Semantics Articles & Guides
Which machines brew the best coffee & espresso?
Want a perfect cup? Start with the best beans. We’ll help!
Could there be a grind you’d actually look forward to?
Elevate your perfect cup to a perfect experience.
Jamie relaxing with his favorite brew.
Meet Jamie
Lead Author / Certified Coffee Addict
Jamie’s long, tumultuous love affair with coffee started before he could even pronounce the word.
When his mom refused to add a shot of espresso to his sippy cup – or even froth the milk – Jamie vowed that one day…
Okay, okay – none of that is actually true. Jamie just loves coffee. Good coffee. He knows a thing or two about how to brew it, and he’s working on certification that’ll make his “Coffee Geek” status official.
This site is Jamie’s attempt to share what he’s learned with other coffee lovers (and possibly recoup/justify some of the $ he spends on coffee gear).
I was taken by the power that savoring a simple cup of coffee can have to connect people and create community.
— Howard Schultz