I still remember the first time I experienced a coffee tasting flight – it was like a symphony of flavors on my palate. But, let’s […]
Author: Julian Vale
My name is Julian Vale, and I hate AI fluff. I write to tell real stories.
An Explainer: What Is a Bypass Brew in Coffee?
I still remember the first time I stumbled upon the concept of what is a bypass brew in coffee. It was during my early days […]
A Guide on How to Taste the Difference Between Coffee Origins
I still remember the first time I tasted a Ethiopian Yirgacheffe and a Brazilian Santos side by side – it was like a flavor bomb […]
Zero Bubbles: the Surgeon’s Method for Applying a Screen Protector
I still remember the first time I tried applying a screen protector to my phone – it was a disaster. The air bubbles, the misalignment, […]
The First Step: How to Do a Blooming Pour for Pour-over Correctly
I still remember the first time I mastered the blooming pour for pour-over – it was like a revelation, a moment of pure coffee nirvana. […]
An Explainer: What Is Acidity in Coffee? (and Why It’s Good)
I still remember the first time I tasted a perfectly balanced cup of coffee – it was like a symphony of flavors, with the acidity […]
A Deep Dive: a Guide to Water for Coffee and Its Impact on Flavor
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 […]
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 […]