How to curate an exceptional home coffee setup
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Key takeaways Prosumers increasingly treat their home coffee setups as one connected system. The coffee grinder now sits at the...
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How to curate an exceptional home coffee setup
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Key takeaways Prosumers increasingly treat their home coffee setups as one connected system. The coffee grinder now sits at the centre of investment. The April Grinder, launching on Kickstarter on 1 September, was built specifically to match its brewers. Informed consumers expect equipment with a clear design purpose. Consumers no longer treat their home coffee setups as an afterthought. They have become considered spaces, where… read more
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Key takeaways Prosumers increasingly treat their home coffee setups as one connected system. The coffee grinder now sits at the centre of investment. The April Grinder, launching on Kickstarter on 1 September, was built specifically… read more
What to upgrade first in your home coffee setup
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Key takeaways A quality grinder is the most impactful upgrade for a home coffee setup. Manual pour over brewers offer...
First espresso, now filter coffee: Revisiting extract chilling
Estimated reading time: 9 minutes Key takeaways Extract chilling is a brewing technique in which baristas extract espresso or filter coffee over a chilled surface,...
How Turkish coffee earned its place in specialty coffee
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key takeaways The cezve is one of the world’s oldest brewing methods still used today. Turkish coffee culture was designated...
Why we’re seeing more custom brewers at competitions
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Key takeaways Baristas are designing custom brewers to stand out in competitions. Some prototypes reach consumers; others remain competition-only brewers....
Hybrid coffee brewers are making a comeback
Key takeaways Hybrid coffee brewers, which combine pour over and immersion brewing, are becoming more popular at competitions. Four out of nine 2025 World Brewers...
Which brewers & extraction tools are baristas using today?
Key takeaways Baristas are using new coffee brewers to gain tighter control over extraction variables. Competitions such as WBrC drive the adoption of hybrid brewers...
Regular vs blind burrs: What’s the difference?
Blind burrs have no screw holes on the cutting surface. Instead, they are secured using alignment pins and magnets, or screws from the back or...
How grinder burr design is evolving
Burrs are the powerhouse of any grinder, providing a consistent particle size distribution to brew excellent coffee. Baristas and prosumers constantly demand innovation with their...
Swirl, stir, or leave the bloom: Has specialty coffee decided what’s best?
The bloom is a crucial step in the filter coffee brewing process. One of the most common ratios for blooming is a 2:1 water-to-coffee ratio;...
Why espresso gadgets have become so popular at coffee competitions
No World Barista Championship routine is seemingly complete without an espresso gadget or extraction tool. Every year, a growing number of competitors showcase the latest...
Precision and control are more important for grinders than ever
Grinders are often considered the most essential pieces of equipment in a coffee shop or home brewing setup. Without a high-performing, consistent grinder, it’s difficult,...
How roasters can prioritise food safety when making cold brew
Over the last decade or so, cold brew has transformed from a niche offering to a menu staple. According to the National Coffee Association’s most...
Why cup design is important for baristas
Working in a café presents its challenges, which is why investing in the right equipment and accessories is essential. It not only enhances the art...
How single-serve coffee is evolving
Convenience has long been one of the biggest drivers of growth in the coffee industry. The explosive popularity of single-serve coffee capsules, notably Nespresso and...
V60: A revisited brew guide
Since gaining global recognition at the inaugural World Brewers Cup, the Hario V60 has become a symbol of precision and craftsmanship in specialty coffee. Often...