our coffee tyme.

A welcoming coffee journal

About Our Coffee Tyme

A cozy corner for coffee lovers, curious home brewers, and anyone who enjoys a little ritual with their daily cup.

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Steve · Creator of Our Coffee Tyme

The person behind the journal

Meet Steve.
Welcome to my coffee corner.

I’m Steve, a lifelong fan of coffee. I started Our Coffee Tyme because I wanted a website that explores everything coffee—and has fun doing it.

From brewing methods and creative recipes to coffee’s origins, roasting, and the little rituals around a daily cup, this is a place to follow that curiosity. You don’t have to be a coffee expert to join in.

I hope you find something here that makes your next cup a little more interesting. Welcome to Our Coffee Tyme—let’s enjoy the journey together.

Steve

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Share a little coffee curiosity with someone who enjoys learning, brewing, and making each daily cup their own.

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A considered coffee counter

Steve’s Favorite Brews

Explore four ways to make coffee at home, with practical tools to compare from the Coffee Counter. These are buying-guide suggestions, not claims that Steve owns or has personally tested these products.

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The pour-over ritual

Hario V60 ceramic dripper

A hands-on cup starts with a simple dripper. Match your paper filters to the dripper’s size before you brew.

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Match size 01 or 02 to compatible V60 filters and your serving vessel.

From the guide · Day 1

Iced Lavender Oat Milk Latte

Use the guide’s very strong brewed-coffee alternative for this floral latte. A pour-over dripper does not make espresso.

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The French press cup

Bodum Chambord French Press

A steep-and-press routine for an unhurried coffee break. Choose a carafe size that fits how much you like to brew.

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From the guide · Day 7

Lighter-Syrup Lavender

Use very strong French press coffee as the guide’s brewed-coffee alternative. For Day 7, start with 1 tablespoon of lavender syrup; the link opens the base recipe.

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The freshly ground brew

Baratza Encore ESP

Explore grind settings for your brewing method. This espresso-and-filter grinder example is a place to start comparing options.

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From the guide · Day 3

Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso

Grind the beans for the guide’s two espresso shots. You will still need an espresso maker and a beverage shaker; the grinder does not brew coffee.

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The homemade latte

Milk frothers & pitchers

Add a little café-style fun to milk drinks. Compare frothers and pitchers, and check whether your chosen frother also heats milk.

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A handheld frother does not necessarily heat milk; check the actual functions.

From the guide · Day 4

Turmeric Golden Latte with Espresso

Froth the warm, spiced milk as Day 4 describes, then add espresso. A handheld frother does not necessarily heat milk; take care with hot liquids.

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What you’ll find here

Learn a little.
Enjoy a lot.

Our Coffee Tyme makes coffee learning useful, warm, and easy to pick up. We share brewing guidance, creative recipes, coffee origins and roasting stories so you can follow your curiosity without needing expensive gear or specialized vocabulary.

We believe a daily cup can be a chance to learn something, try a new flavor, or simply slow down. Start with a brewing question, browse the recipe collection, or explore how origins and roasting influence what lands in your mug. The coffee quiz offers catalog-grounded recommendations, while the shop is a convenient place to continue exploring.

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Follow your curiosity.

Coffee BrewingPractical ways to make a better cup at home.RecipesCreative coffee drinks for everyday kitchens.Coffee RegionsStories about where coffee begins and grows.Coffee InfoUseful context for curious coffee people.Coffee RoastingA friendly look at how roasting shapes flavor.

A small gift for your coffee ritual

7 Days of Coffee Recipes

A self-paced week of café-inspired drinks, with measured ingredients, simple steps, and easy variations. Follow measured-ingredient recipes at your own pace, with simple steps and room to make each cup your own.

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Self-paced recipes for measured ingredients, simple steps, and easy variations.

A note on trust

Clear about how we work.

AI may assist with writing and original images on this site. Quiz recommendations are drawn from the Our Coffee Tyme catalog; when a recommendation falls back, it is labeled clearly. Please check sources and contact us with corrections so we can keep improving the journal.

We do not claim that every recipe has been personally tested or that every product has been reviewed hands-on. Some links are affiliate links, which may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. See our affiliate disclosure and curation policy for more detail.

Have a question, a recipe idea, or a correction? Contact us. And when you’re ready for something good to make, pick up the free coffee recipe guide.