Samantha Hawrylack

Samantha Hawrylack fell for coffee the way most of us do — one great cup at a time. A daily café habit turned into a home-brewing obsession: she has brewed on everything from a $25 moka pot to pour-over cones, French presses, and a home espresso setup, learning through plenty of bad cups what actually moves the needle. A self-taught home-brew enthusiast and unrepentant coffee-shop regular, Samantha writes CoffeeWisely’s buying guides and how-tos from real, hands-on experience — testing gear herself and cutting through the marketing so you can spend less and brew better at home.