Julian Vale - Lustful Coffee

The Difference Between Milk for a Latte Vs. a Cappuccino

I still remember the days when I’d struggle to understand the difference between milk for a latte vs a cappuccino. As a barista, I knew […]

I still remember the first time I nailed glossy microfoam – it was like a little piece of coffee magic, and it’s actually pretty easy […]

I still remember the first time I laid eyes on a Chemex – it was like stumbling upon a work of art. As a barista […]

I still remember the first time I heard someone explain what is pre-infusion in espresso as if it was some kind of mystical ritual that […]

I still remember the first time I laid hands on a Hario V60 – it was like holding a key to a secret world of […]

I still remember the day I won the national Barista Championship – it was the culmination of years of perfecting my craft, and understanding brew […]

I still remember the first time I struggled with a channeling espresso shot – it was like my machine was mocking me. The frustration of […]

I still remember the first time I heard someone describe what is an espresso puck prep as a “mysterious art” that only a select few […]

I still remember the day I won the national Barista Championship – it was a surreal moment that validated my obsession with the perfect cup. […]

I still remember the first time I laid eyes on a bottomless portafilter. It was during my barista competition days, and I was determined to […]