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 […]
Category: Techniques
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
An Explainer: What Is Acidity in Coffee? (it’s a Good Thing)
I still remember the first time I tasted a coffee that made my eyes widen – it was a Kenyan AA with an acidity that […]
A Guide on How to Use the Coffee Taster’s Flavor Wheel
I still remember the first time I used the coffee taster’s flavor wheel – it was like a whole new world of flavors opened up, […]
A Better Brew: a Guide to the Moka Pot
I still remember the first time I used a Moka pot – it was like a revelation, and now I’m hooked on the rich flavors […]
A Guide to What Is Turkish Coffee and How to Make It
I still remember the first time I tasted real Turkish coffee – it was like a punch in the face, a wake-up call that made […]
A Brewer’s Review of the Clever Dripper
I still remember the first time I stumbled upon a review of the clever dripper – it was like a revelation. So many baristas I […]