Why We Should Freeze Our Coffee Beans

A recent study has proven that freezing coffee beans before grinding results in a tastier brew. A study published in Scientific Reports has revealed that cold beans “produce smaller, more consistently sized particles when ground, yielding more flavor from less coffee.” The issue of consistency is key, because during brewing, water extracts flavor at different rates from larger and smaller grinds—an inconsistent grind can lead …

Bulat Knife

A good-looking chef's knife maximizing edge-retention, at a lower price

Fully funded shortly after its Kickstarter launched, Bulat joins the throngs of new start-ups offering premium direct-to-consumer goods at lower prices. This one’s a good-looking chef’s knife to completely replace your block of cheap knives—root vegetables and overripe tomatoes beware. “I actually became a bit of a knife nerd through throwing knives oddly enough,” Bulat founder Alex Commons tells CH. “Up here in Canada we …

Interview: Volvo’s Tisha Johnson

The Senior Director of Design tells us about the slick new 2018 V90 wagon and its Swedish details

by Steve Siler Beyond the mainstream S90 flagship luxury sedan, Volvo’s ostensibly more practical and definitely more interesting counterpart, the V90, is also expected to arrive stateside next year. On the road in Spain, we were impressed with the V90’s unflappable poise and tidy handling at the limit, especially with the Drive Mode selector in “Dynamic.” (Yes, it’s a Volvo wagon with a “Dynamic” mode, …