Discover The History of The Coffee Roaster
Transforming green beans into the aromatic coffee we love depends on one vital piece of equipment – the coffee roaster. But how much do you...
A coffee & food lover specializing in espressos, cold brews & infusions. Most likely bouldering if I’m not drinking coffee or cooking!
Coffee Grind Size & How It Affects Consistency & Flavor
Coffee grind size is no small matter. Controlling this variable allows you to improve the taste of your coffee, ensure repeatability, experiment with recipes, and...
Choosing The Best Milk Jug for Steaming & Latte Art
Milk steaming and latte art are two essential skills for any barista. Neither are easy to master, especially when you first start, but I’ve got...
Specialty Tea: An Introduction to Tea Cupping
Drinking specialty tea is an adventure in flavors, origins, aromas, and more. And there’s no better way to appreciate the complexities of a high-quality tea...
What Is Agitation & How Does It Make My Filter Coffee Better?
Filter coffee is great, isn’t it? The calming drip of the brew, the elegance of the pour-over process, and the coffee itself – a smooth...
Putting Customers’ Wants First – Without Serving Bad Coffee
Third wave baristas are passionate people. And generally speaking, we’re passionate about one thing: coffee. But what happens when a customer doesn’t share the same...
What’s The Difference Between Espresso And Filter Coffee?
Coffee’s not just coffee any more. Specialty shops have completely changed the way we view and taste our cup of Joe. We’ve discovered a myriad...
Extraction Wars – Espresso vs Ristretto
Espressos, lattes, flat whites, Americanos, long blacks… Just when you think you know and understand the differences between all these drinks, you hear someone ahead...