How to Make an AeroPress Iced Latte
Love the refreshing, caffeinated hit of an iced latte, but don’t have an espresso machine? Not to worry, with an AeroPress, you can make one...
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Supporting Baristas Through Covid-19: Cafés, Customers & Companies
Covid-19 has affected everyone across the coffee supply chain, from producers through to baristas. More than 90% of cafés around the world have had to close their doors at some point. And while the impact for some coffee shops has been manageable, for many, the sudden loss of business has been devastating. Unfortunately, as much as this affects coffee shops, it also affects the people who work in them, too.… read more
Covid-19 has affected everyone across the coffee supply chain, from producers through to baristas. More than 90% of cafés around the world have had to close their doors at some point. And while the impact for some coffee shops has… read more
2015 NZ AeroPress Championship Winning Recipe
On the 14th Feb 2015, the PDG’s newest coffee correspondent, D. Wang, headed to Ozone Coffee Roasters in New Plymouth, North Island for New Zealand’s first...
How To Make Japanese Iced Coffee
Even though it’s getting colder outside I still love to drink iced coffee. The days of waiting tirelessly for that fresh pot of coffee to...
Hidenori Izaki, The 2014 WBC Champion: What We Learnt
A Motivational Shot from Hidenori Our coffee correspondent, F. Solano met with the 2014 World Barista Champion, Hidenori Izaki in his return visit to Costa...
Why Grind Coffee Fresh Every Time? Burr or Blade?
First things first…why bother grinding fresh coffee every time instead of just buying it pre-ground? It’s fresher – whole beans have a much lower surface-to-air ratio...
How To Pull a God Shot at Home
Contrary to popular belief, its possible to make an exquisite espresso at home without a professional barista level machine. There’s no need splash-out on a La Marzocco....
Tips to Make the Perfect AeroPress Brew
Why (Aero)Press? 1. It’s scientifically slick – AeroPress creates a vacuum and uses air pressure to force water through the grinds & extract more flavour. 2....
AeroPress Gadgets for the Home Barista
Did java wonder what else you can buy for your AeroPress? Here are a few suggestions to spruce up your AeroPress experience. SEE ALSO: Barista AeroPress...
Barista AeroPress Recipe Encyclopaedia
Most AeroPressers that have read, well, glanced, at the AeroPress instructions, have probably thought to ourselves – “2 spoonful’s! – WOW! That seems like a...
AeroPress Filter Comparison: The Big Test!
Ok, we all agree AeroPress offers near pressfection. But don’t you want to make your coffee even better? Everyone has different tastes (acidic, full bodied,...
Why Do Coffee Geeks Have So Many Devices?
I’m often asked what I use to make coffee. The answer is that I have several devices I use. Then, the most common follow-up question...