Author: Julian Vale

I still remember the first time I tasted a Ethiopian Yirgacheffe and a Brazilian Santos side by side – it was like a flavor bomb […]

I still remember the first time I tried applying a screen protector to my phone – it was a disaster. The air bubbles, the misalignment, […]

I still remember the first time I tasted a perfectly balanced cup of coffee – it was like a symphony of flavors, with the acidity […]

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 […]

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 […]

I still remember the first time I competed in the national Barista Championship – my manual espresso maker was my trusty sidekick, and I had […]