Ryan Hendricks
Ryan Hendricks
Ryan Hendricks is our tester, who puts products through their paces. He used to be a barista and is now a full-time coffee enthusiast. He’s always testing out new gadgets, machines, and beans to find the best of the best.

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Reborn in Motown, James Oliver Coffee Opens Flagship Cafe and Bakery
James Oliver Coffee has been around for more than 25 years and was initially launched in rural New Hampshire. This roasting company began in a barn, but it has made great strides since then, the most recent one being flagship bakery and cafe in Detroit, marking a new era for James Oliver Coffee. It's currently located ...
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Roasting Coffee with the Rays of the Sun
According to A higher consumption of coffee is linked to a longer life, two new studies say, with the benefits applicable across multiple races., coffee has been linked with several physical health benefits, including a longer life. This is why it's no surprise that coffee demand and consumption are increasing daily. ...
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SCA Launching Inaugural World of Coffee Dubai Trade Show in January
Even after the pandemic struck, the world seemed to be running on coffee, which is why the trade survived COVID-19. According to One of the world’s most popular beverages has overcome remarkable hurdles to carry on during the pandemic. What does it take to make a cup of coffee in 2020?, over 125 million people depend ...
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Tully’s Coffee Japan Now Offers an Exclusive Harry Potter Collection
According to We find out what happened to the young cast of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, Harry Potter is turning 20. It seems brands are jumping on the Potter illumination to connect with more customers, including Tully's Coffee in Japan. It will be releasing a Harry Potter merchandise collection and a ...
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Why Does Coffee Stain Almost Anything and How to Remove Stains?
Life can and will get messy. It happens to the best of us at the worst of times. On a busy morning commute where the day began 35 minutes late, or right before an important zoom meeting with board members, or even on a busy Monday where there are more errands than daylight? Have you ...
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Caffe Misto vs. Latte: the Two Milk-Based Coffee Drinks Battle
Several people love to start their day by taking a cup of coffee. Coffee is a popular beverage that helps boost one’s energy to make it through the day. Although caffeine is a well-known substance that could interfere with sleep, moderate intake of coffee has some positive health ...
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Red Eye Coffee – Stay Awake for Longer!
Do you want to know something crazy? There are hundreds of different types of coffee in the world. Pretty crazy for those of us that thought there were only the basic ones you see at grocery stores. American’s alone drink overBut why are we obsessed: is it the flavor, the caffeine kick? Let us know why you love coffee ...
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How to Clean Krups Coffee Maker: The Easiest Method
How often do you think about cleaning your coffee maker? The manufacturer’s instructions tell you how often you should clean your carafe and coffee maker, plus how to clean it as well. It may come as a surprise to you to know that your coffee maker is second to only your bathroom in how many germs it has. The water ...
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Is French Press Coffee Bad for You: Expert Point of View
Is French Press Coffee bad for you? It seems that the French Press has been getting some bad press lately because its metal filter does not remove the substance cafestol from the brew. According to a study in Drinking your coffee black or decaffeinated to keep cholesterol in check? Think again., cafestol elevates ...
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Iced Flat White Recipe – Creamy and Strong
One of the most sophisticated and refreshing of the designer barista drinks is an iced flat white.  It is a cold coffee drink created from a ristretto with a thick crema over it. Foamed cold milk with microbubbles is layered over thick chunks or balls of ice stacked to the top of the glass. Are you now wondering ...