Why does cold brew taste different to other coffee brewing methods?
Cold brew is one of the most popular drinks in coffee shops around the world. According to research firm Technavio, the value of the global...
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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’s the difference between paper and metal AeroPress filters?
The AeroPress is one of the most versatile coffee brewers in the world, and is beloved by many for its ability to prepare many different...
What kind of burrs are used in hand grinders?
Although many people use electric grinders, hand (or manual) coffee grinders are still incredibly popular among both coffee professionals and consumers. This is mostly because...
How to prevent clumping when grinding coffee
There are a seemingly endless number of variables you need to account for when preparing high-quality espresso. These include – but aren’t limited to –...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...