Espresso Machine Maintenance: The Essentials
When it comes to coffee, a lot of things are subjective. One thing that is not, however, is espresso machine maintenance. Keeping that machine running...
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How to find sustainable specialty coffee shops and roasters
Sustainability continues to be a pressing issue in the specialty coffee sector – and for good reason. With demand for more sustainable coffee continuing to grow, it’s essential that industry professionals and stakeholders limit their environmental impact as much as possible. This includes coffee shops and roasters. In recent years, we have certainly seen an uptick in the number of cafés and roasters implementing more socially and environmentally responsible business… read more
Sustainability continues to be a pressing issue in the specialty coffee sector – and for good reason. With demand for more sustainable coffee continuing to grow, it’s essential that industry professionals and stakeholders limit their environmental impact as much as… read more
The Barista Solution to Dosing & Wastage Issues
Whether you make espresso at home or in a café, dosing can give you multiple headaches. The Espresso Corp’s ‘Coffee Catcha’ is designed to help...
Pimped Out: 4 Mods Your Mid-Range Espresso Machine Needs Right Now
We’d all love a high-end machine, but for most coffee aficionados, it’s only a dream. How many of us can afford a Strada, after all?...
Is Espresso & Tonic a Match Made in Heaven or Hell?
A coppery-coloured espresso suspended over a transparent, bubbly bed of tonic water—it’s easy to see the appeal. Stumptown Coffee, one of the pioneers of the...
Pressure Profiling: The Key to Perfect Extraction
With all the excitement that takes place when new grinders reach the market, specialty coffee’s previous poster child—pressure profiling—seems to have been forgotten. However, with...
Extraction Wars, Part II: The Third Wave Coffee Revolution
Not so long ago, we published Extraction Wars: Espresso vs. Ristretto, an article dealing with some common terminology used in the specialty coffee industry. It...
Step-by-Step Guide to Milk Texturing & Latte Art Pouring Techniques
Most baristas I encounter want to run before they can walk when it comes to latte art. They think attempting to pour something pretty with poorly textured...
5 Coffee Drinks – Throw Yourself Into the Dark and Deep End of Coffee
Apart from choosing the right beans, the key to a great coffee drink is in the preparation. Imagine you had the chance to go back...
Barista-Certified Rules for Dialing In A Coffee Grinder
If you’ve spent time in a coffee shop, chances are you’ve overheard a barista mention dialing in a coffee grinder. This refers to the process...
An Espresso in Time: Dulcería Colonial
Tucked away high in the Andes Mountains, Quito is exemplary of that Latin American phenomenon of timelessness, where every once in a while you can...
Extraction wars: Espresso vs ristretto
Espressos, lattes, flat whites, Americanos, long blacks… Just when you think you know and understand the differences between all these drinks, you hear someone ahead...
What Makes a Quality Tamper? Pullman Tamper Review
Whether you are planning on making espresso at home or you are opening up a business, there are many items you must take seriously as...
How To Pull a God Shot at Home
Contrary to popular belief, its possible to make an exquisite espresso at home without a professional barista level machine. There’s no need splash-out on a La Marzocco....
Home Espresso Machines: A Buyer’s Guide
If you’re serious about producing quality espresso at home, you can’t expect to spend less than $500 for a home espresso machine. Why? If it’s...