Puqpress: Valuable Barista Tool or Trendy Gimmick?
Tamping: a small act, but one that can affect espresso extraction, work flow, and even barista health. Training staff to all achieve the same tamp, while ...read more
Jonathan is a contributor based in the UK
Mahlkönig EK 43: How to Avoid On-Demand Dosing Issues
The Mahlkönig EK 43 might just be one of the most revered coffee grinders in the specialty scene. Yet while it’s become a fairly common ...read more
IMS vs VST: Espresso Baskets and Their Effects on Extraction
Espresso baskets: they’re small but mighty. And so, despite their critical impact on extraction, they’re often overlooked. In fact, it was little more than half ...read more
Espresso Machine Mods: 4 Reasons to Use a Naked Portafilter
The naked portafilter is an increasingly popular espresso machine mod in the specialty world. But why? And does it actually make a difference to your ...read more
8 Steps to Purchasing The Perfect Espresso Machine
You’re all set and ready to launch. You’ve found a great location for your new coffee shop. You’ve decided on most of your equipment. You’ve ...read more
Everything You Need to Know About Mahlkonig’s EK43 Grinder
Sometimes the future takes an unexpected turn, making forecasters look more than a little foolish. Just ask the former president of IBM, Thomas J Watson ...read more
Pressure Profiling: The Key to Perfect Extraction
Specialty coffee is an innovative industry. It seems like there’s a new way to improve our coffee every year—if not every month! Recently, the focus ...read more
Barista-Certified Rules for Dialing In Your Coffee Grinder
If you’ve spent time in a specialty coffee shop, chances are you’ve overheard a barista using the term “dialling in”. In simple terms, this refers ...read more