As I sit in my favorite Vienna coffeehouse, surrounded by the whispers of centuries-old conversations, I am reminded of the misconceptions that often shroud the […]
A Guide to Making Coffee Granita
As I sit amidst the soft glow of my vintage cocktail glassware collection, I find myself pondering the oft-misunderstood world of a guide to making […]
A Reader’s Guide on How to Start a Successful Book Club
I still remember the first book club I joined – it was a total snooze-fest. We’d meet up, discuss the same old questions, and leave […]
The Best Coffee Beans for Pour-over Brewing
I still remember the first time I tasted a truly exceptional pour-over coffee, made from the best coffee beans for pour-over. It was on a […]
A Practical Guide to Overcoming Your Fear of Public Speaking
I still remember the day I had to give a presentation at the national Barista Championship – my hands were shaking, and my mind was […]
The Ultimate Guide on How Light Exposure Is Affecting Your Sleep
I still remember the nights I spent tossing and turning, wondering how light exposure affects your sleep cycle. It was as if my body had […]
A Travel Hacker’s Guide on How to Use Credit Card Rewards for Luxury Travel
I still remember the first time I used my credit card rewards to book a luxury flight – the feeling of sipping champagne at 30,000 […]
An Explainer: What Does “breaking the Crust” Mean in Cupping?
I still remember the first time I encountered the term “what does breaking the crust mean in cupping”. It was during my early days as […]
A Step-by-step Guide on How to Backflush an Espresso Machine
I still remember the first time I had to backflush an espresso machine – it was a messy, confusing ordeal that left me wondering if […]
An Explainer: What Does “freshly Roasted” Coffee Really Mean?
I still remember the first time I heard a coffee connoisseur casually drop the phrase “what does ‘freshly roasted’ coffee really mean” in a conversation, […]