Category: Guides

I still remember the first time I heard someone claim that the best water temperature for pour-over coffee was a rigid, one-size-fits-all number. It was […]

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 laid hands on a Hario V60 – it was like holding a key to a secret world of […]

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 […]

I still remember the frustration of trying to dial in my espresso for the first time. Everyone told me it was all about tweaking the […]

I still remember the first time I attempted to grasp the concept of understanding espresso brew ratios. It was like trying to decipher a secret […]

I still remember the first time I managed to pull a perfect espresso shot. It was like a revelation – the flavors danced on my […]

I still remember the first time I pulled a perfect shot of espresso – it was like a symphony of flavors on my palate. As […]

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

I still remember the first time I attempted to create latte art – it was a disaster. The milk was too hot, the foam was […]