Coffee professionals are fussy about the method they use to make coffee, the beans they use to brew, and perhaps even more so, about the techniques they employ to get the most out of each cup or pot.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We've all wondered how our favorite coffee spot manages to make a cup that is so much better than what we make at home, and ...

If your morning coffee is a total gamble—one day it's perfect, the next it's a cup of bitter disappointment—your problem isn't your coffee maker, it's your method. You're just guessing, and that's why ...

There's a secret ratio coffee pros use to brew the perfect pot. Boy_Anupong/Getty Nailing the ratio helps ensure your coffee tastes full and balanced and keeps the flavor consistent day after day.

Getting the balance of coffee to water right makes a real difference. When you use too much coffee, you end up with an over-extracted, bitter cup that wastes your grounds. Use too little, and you're ...