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# Blog

Writing about tea, friendship, and travel. Guides, gear, and stories.

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Coffee

### [AeroPress Premium (Glass/Stainless) vs. Original Plastic: My Hot Take](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog/aeropress-premium-glass-vs.-clear-plastic)

I almost dropped $200 on the new glass AeroPress Premium. Here's what real reviews said, why I bought the plastic Clear instead, and why I don't regret it.

Josh Caliguire · Sep 24, 2026

[![can you make rooibos in an espresso machine](https://res.cloudinary.com/cekiuehr/image/upload/e_upscale/c_fill,ar_16:9,g_auto,w_1200/f_auto,q_auto/blog/featured/rooibos-in-an-espresso-machine-100-check-out-red-espresso)](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog/rooibos-in-an-espresso-machine-100.-check-out-red-espresso)

Tea

### [Rooibos in an Espresso Machine? 100%. Check Out Red Espresso.](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog/rooibos-in-an-espresso-machine-100.-check-out-red-espresso)

Rooibos has always been too weak for lattes. Red Espresso, a finely ground rooibos from South Africa, finally fixes that. My honest review.

Josh Caliguire · Aug 27, 2026

[![matcha aeropress](https://res.cloudinary.com/cekiuehr/image/upload/c_fill,ar_16:9,g_auto,w_1200/f_auto,q_auto/blog/featured/can-you-make-matcha-in-an-aeropress)](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog/can-you-make-matcha-in-an-aeropress)

AeroPress

### [Can You Make Matcha in an AeroPress? Not Worth Trying.](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog/can-you-make-matcha-in-an-aeropress)

Can you make matcha in an AeroPress? I tried it. The filter catches most of the powder, so you get thin green water. Here's what to do instead.

Josh Caliguire · Jul 21, 2026

[![can you make yerba mate with a french press](https://res.cloudinary.com/cekiuehr/image/upload/c_fill,ar_16:9,g_auto,w_1200/f_auto,q_auto/blog/featured/yerba-mate-french-press)](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog/yerba-mate-french-press)

Tea

### [Yerba Mate French Press: Recipe & Pros/Cons](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog/yerba-mate-french-press)

Can you make yerba mate in a French Press? Technically, yes. But it's not the vibe. Here are some alternatives for daily Yerba Mate.

Josh Caliguire · Jul 21, 2026

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