Coffee Features
A collection of all in-depth coffee features on The Pourover.
Cloth Coffee Filters: Are They Worth It?
Looking to move away from paper coffee filters, or looking for a more sustainable alternative? Unsure about metal filters? Then cloth coffee filters are worth a look.
The Joy of Cafes, or: Why You Should Sit and Enjoy Your Coffee
A short musing on the importance of coffee shops
Cold Brew Coffee in Scotland: Is This Its Time in the Sun?
Spring has, it seems, finally sprung, which means that summer can’t be far away (and yes, I know this
Coffee At The Movies Episode 6: A History Of Violence
In David Cronenberg's 2005 masterpiece, coffee is used as a threat—and also as a weapon.
The Alternative Coffee Tasting Dictionary
Knowing what to say during a coffee cupping can be daunting. When you run out of the standards—Full, Juicy, Mild, Complex etc—here are a few...non-standard adjectives to try.
Coffee At The Movies Episode 5: Pulp Fiction
Tarantino has mentioned his affinity for coffee shops in the past as a place to meet and talk with friends. Similarly, coffee anchors the characters in Tarantino movies, grounding them in their environment, making them more real.
Coffee At The Movies Episode 4: Ghost World
A seemingly innocuous encounter between two friends at a coffee shop begins the unravelling of their friendship in Terry Zwigoff's 2021 cult classic Ghost World
Coffee At The Movies Episode 3: Looper
A few brief scenes set in a diner help ground the sci-fi classic Looper in reality.
Coffee At The Movies Episode 2: The Big Lebowski
“I’m staying. I’m finishing my coffee. Enjoying my coffee.”