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January 3, 2023

What is the Weiss Distribution Technique & should you use it before tamping coffee?

December 7, 2022

How do you pour great latte art at home?

December 1, 2022

Do we need to rethink the relationship between grind size and coffee extraction?

November 3, 2022

How can you brew coffee with the AeroPress using different grind sizes?

November 1, 2022

How has grinder technology developed to preserve coffee freshness?

January 12, 2023

What is syphon brewing & how does it affect coffee extraction?

There are an ever-growing number of ways to prepare filter coffee, each of which has its own effect on flavour and texture. However, for the most part, there are two main ways to brew coffee: percolation and immersion. With immersion brewing, the coffee is in full contact with the water for the entire duration of the extraction. This enhances the body and aftertaste of a coffee. One of the most… read more

There are an ever-growing number of ways to prepare filter coffee, each of which has its own effect on flavour and texture. However, for the most part, there are two main ways to brew coffee: percolation and immersion. With immersion… read more

January 12, 2023

What is syphon brewing & how does it affect coffee extraction?

There are an ever-growing number of ways to prepare filter coffee, each of which has its own effect on flavour and texture. However, for the...

January 3, 2023

What is the Weiss Distribution Technique & should you use it before tamping coffee?

There are many variables to consider when pulling espresso shots, which include dose, yield, extraction time, and grind size. As well as these, we also...

December 7, 2022

How do you pour great latte art at home?

When the majority of out-of-home coffee businesses closed in the first few months of the pandemic, many consumers started to make more coffee at home....

December 1, 2022

Do we need to rethink the relationship between grind size and coffee extraction?

There are a number of variables we must account for when extracting coffee – whether as espresso, filter, or other brewing methods such as cold...

November 3, 2022

How can you brew coffee with the AeroPress using different grind sizes?

The AeroPress is one of the most widely used and enjoyed brewers in the coffee industry. Its versatility has led many people to create their...

November 1, 2022

How has grinder technology developed to preserve coffee freshness?

As many coffee professionals will confirm, if you want to pull excellent espresso shots, investing in a high-quality grinder is essential. While the espresso machine...

July 26, 2022

How does agitation affect filter coffee brewing?

Whether in a coffee shop or at home, the ultimate goal with brewing filter coffee is to achieve even extraction. By doing so, you can...

July 21, 2022

What is single-dose coffee grinding?

Single-dose grinding has become a popular technique among home consumers and professional baristas alike. The theory behind it is simple: you leave the hopper empty,...

July 13, 2022

Umami flavours in coffee: What should you expect?

When talking about flavours in coffee, acidity, sweetness, and bitterness are all commonly discussed characteristics. However, in more recent years, coffee professionals have started to...

April 19, 2022

How can you make water perfect for brewing coffee?

For every cup of coffee you brew, roughly 98% is water. But water is rarely just water. Depending on your geographical location, it contains varying...

November 23, 2021

Which filter coffee brewing method is best for you? Six years on

The coffee industry evolves, and as it does, so too do the most popular filter coffee brewing techniques. Keeping up with the ever-growing list of...

August 24, 2021

Enjoying great coffee while you’re travelling

Time and time again, people have said it can be difficult to get their hands on a good cup of coffee when they’re travelling. If...

August 9, 2021

A guide to brewing larger volumes of coffee at home

Brewing larger volumes of coffee at home can be challenging. As you increase your brew weight, you need to correspondingly tweak other variables, including your...

July 27, 2021

Cleaning your coffee brewer at home

The quality of home-brewed coffee depends on a huge number of different factors, from the consistency of your grind to the temperature of your water....

June 28, 2021

Coffee grinder burrs: What should home consumers look for?

For home baristas, a coffee grinder is an important investment, and making an informed decision when you buy is important. The home grinder market has...

June 23, 2021

Choosing the best paper filter for your pour over coffee

Paper filters have a reputation for giving your cup of coffee a cleaner and more vibrant flavour when compared to filters made from other materials,...