I still remember the day I realized that a guide to water for coffee was not just about throwing some H2O in a kettle. I […]
Author: Julian Vale
My name is Julian Vale, and I hate AI fluff. I write to tell real stories.
A Barista’s Guide to Developing Your Coffee Palate
I still remember the day I realized that developing a refined coffee palate wasn’t just about drinking a lot of coffee, but about truly understanding […]
A Technician’s Guide: How to Adjust Your Espresso Machine’s Pressure
I still remember the frustration of trying to tame the beast of my espresso machine‘s pressure when I first started competing in barista championships. It […]
Save Your Family History: How to Digitize Old Photos at Home (high Quality)
As I sat amidst my collection of vintage espresso machines, I stumbled upon an old, faded photo of my grandmother in her coffee shop. It […]
A Guide on How to Preheat a Manual Espresso Maker
I still remember the first time I competed in the national Barista Championship – my manual espresso maker was my trusty sidekick, and I had […]
An Advanced Guide: What Is a Coffee Refractometer?
I still remember the first time I stumbled upon a coffee refractometer – it was like a revelation, helping me dial in the perfect cup […]
An Advanced Guide to What Is Pressure Profiling in Espresso
I still remember the first time I heard someone explain what is pressure profiling in espresso as if it was some kind of mystical ritual, […]
A Barista’s Guide on How to Develop Your Coffee Palate
I still remember the day I realized that developing my coffee palate wasn’t just about drinking a lot of coffee, but about truly understanding the […]
A Review of the Cafelat Robot: Manual Espresso Perfected?
I still remember the day I first heard about the Cafelat Robot, a machine touted as a game-changer in the world of coffee. As a […]
An Explainer: What Is Body in Coffee?
I still remember the first time I tasted a coffee with a rich, velvety body – it was like a revelation. The question of what […]