Best Decaf Cold Brew Concentrate Recipe at Home

Best Cold Brew Concentrate Recipe (Barista Approved)

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Happiness Begins with Coffee

That smile? It’s real — taken the day I earned my Starbucks Coffee Master Black Apron, a milestone that deepened my love for everything coffee.

For the past two years, I’ve been behind the bar learning by doing — testing brew methods, learning coffee secrets from the best baristas, and helping people fall in love with their go-to drinks.

What I’ve learned? You don’t need fancy tools or a perfect setup to make great coffee. You just need curiosity, a little guidance, and the freedom to make it your own.

Tired of struggling to make coffee at home, wasting money on gear that doesn’t work, or sipping “meh” coffee?

I’ve been there — and that’s exactly why I created The Home Barista Method.

If you are saying “I just don’t know where to start”, this blog is your trusted starting point for exploring coffee with confidence — no pressure, no pretentiousness.

👉 Start here: Explore my Coffee 101 Guides, or join my newsletter: The Future Lifestyle Blend so you can become a more skilled and sustainable at-home barista.

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New to Coffee? Start with my Starbucks: A Guide to Getting Started

On a Budget? Level up your coffee game with honest gear reviews for beginners, fun recipes, and gift ideas for every kind of coffee lover.

You don’t need fancy coffee gear — just a method that works. Learn The Home Barista Method and brew with skill, purpose, and confidence.

Why Coffee? Why Now?

If you knew me before 2022, you’d never guess I’d end up running a coffee blog — I didn’t even like coffee. But once I started working at Starbucks in 2023, I fell in love with the sense of community, the meaningful conversations that coffee invites, the creativity woven into every cup, and the way a single cup can fuel both clarity and connection. A summer internship in project management made me realize I didn’t want a title — I wanted something that felt like me. That’s how The Home Barista Method began: a space to explore and get started, experiment with flavor, storytelling on a podcast and share the joy of brewing at home. If you’re ready to make better coffee, live better, and have fun doing it, you’re in the right place.

🎙️ Tune into my podcast for the most shocking behind-the-bar customer service stories, and real talk over coffee about building a life you love. We share from own experiences so we can understand each other.

What is The Home Barista Method

The Home Barista Method is your personal guide to crafting better coffee at home — no intimidation, no overpriced equipment, just simple, feel-good brews.

Born from real barista experience, flavor experiments, and lots of conversations over coffee, this method is here to help you feel confident, creative, and skilled every time you pour a cup.

Whether you’re saving money, building a ritual, or just curious about what coffee can be, you’re in the right place. Start exploring the blog or tune into the podcast — your next favorite brew is waiting.

Coffee is more than a beverage

I know the way I see coffee isn’t typical — I didn’t fall in love with the commodity coffee, but with the life it creates. It’s the conversations it starts, the energy it carries, the way people open up while holding a warm cup. Behind every cheerful greeting is a laugh, a life update, a quiet moment, or a story waiting to be shared. This is what I believe:

☕ Coffee is Fun

Explore what you like.

Great Coffee should spark joy, not stress. Discover great drinks while we experiment, make mistakes, and laugh.

🤝 Coffee is About Connection

Coffee invites connection – with people, your senses, and the moment.

You dont need fancy gear or a perfect setup – just curiosity, presence, and a willingness to share.

🎯 Brew with Purpose

Be intentional at home. Support farmers by choosing best sourced beans when you make coffee at home.

🌱 Sip with Impact

Go out, Sip, and support brands and cafés that care about people and quality.