To Be (a Barista) or Not to Be? That Is the Question
If you missed the introduction article to this series last week, I discussed how I would explore coffee shop cultures and factors that motivate coffee business decisions. ...read more
What Makes a Quality Tamper? Pullman Tamper Review
Whether you are planning on making espresso at home or you are opening up a business, there are many items you must take seriously as ...read more
Barista Review of Acaia Pearl Brewing Scale
The Acaia Pearl Brewing Scale had a humble beginning as a Kickstarter campaign reaching $42, 458 of its $30, 000 funding goal back in December, 2013. ...read more
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 ...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 ...read more
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 ...read more
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 ...read more
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 ...read more
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. ...read more
Tips to Make the Perfect AeroPress
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. ...read more
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 ...read more
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 ...read more
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, ...read more
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 ...read more