I am Maya Caldwell.
My love for coffee began in a small Italian village where my grandmotherâs cafĂ© was the center of daily life. I learned to pull espresso on a vintage La Pavoni while standing on a crate, listening to my nonna explain that coffee is a ritual of care and attention. When she passed, she left me a weathered leather journal filled with roast logs, recipes, and quiet notes about the people who shared her bar. That journal became my compass.
I studied literature and spent years traveling, always seeking out cafés that treated a cup like a conversation between place, process, and palate. Coffee Situation is my way of sharing what I learned. I translate tradition into clear, repeatable steps. I connect sensory experience with simple methods. I help you understand why a cup tastes the way it does so you can make it again on purpose.
Here you will find guides that start with first principles and end with calm routines. You will see gear evaluated for what you can actually taste at home. You will learn how origin, process, and roast shape flavor without getting lost in jargon.
What Coffee Situation delivers
- Practical brewing guides that build confidence from grind to pour
- Straight talk on extraction, ratios, and water that you can apply today
- Transparent gear evaluations with takeaways in plain language
- Rituals and checklists that make better coffee feel easy and repeatable
My goal is simple. Help you brew better, understand more, and feel grounded every time you lift a cup. If you have a question, ask. If you have a story, share it. There is always room at this bar.
