A Brief History Of Coffee Pods
In 2018, a staggering 59 billion coffee capsules were produced. In the same year, the global coffee pods market was valued at almost US $1.3 ...read more
“100% Arabica”: What Does It Mean?
Choosing a coffee can be overwhelming if you’re unfamiliar with the terms used on packaging. A common label you’ll see is the claim that the ...read more
“Strong Coffee”: Definitions From Around The World
What is strong coffee? Some people use the term to describe a concentrated beverage, while others associate it with high caffeine content or a darker ...read more
Responsible Coffee Cupping During Covid-19
Professionals cup coffee to observe the quality, aroma, and flavours of a coffee. Cupping is typically carried out in groups, generally to foster discussion and ...read more
How to Store Coffee at Home
Coffee tastes best when it’s fresh. So, how can you take the measures at home to ensure your coffee stays that way? There are many ...read more
French Press to Pour Over: How to Make Great Coffee at Home
Delicate filter coffees and bold espressos aren’t solely found in coffee shops. Brewing coffee can be done from the comfort of your own home, too. ...read more
A Beginner’s Guide to Cupping Coffee & Improving Your Palate
Cupping is the industry standard for coffee quality evaluations, and a great way to learn more about coffee whether you’re a consumer, roaster, trader, or ...read more
How to Become More Adventurous With The Coffee You Drink
Do you have a go-to brewing method that you use every time? A standard order at your local coffee shop? Many of us decide on ...read more
Drip and immersion brewing: A battle of two methods
Who doesn’t love a filter coffee? You can make it at home without needing a machine or order it in a cafe. It allows you ...read more
What Is a Coffee Bean? The Anatomy of The Coffee Cherry
Where does your coffee come from? You may know that coffee is a plant and recognise that the beans came from a bright red coffee ...read more
What Should Your Cappuccino Milk Temperature Be?
Have you ever been served a cappuccino that is too hot to handle? Or received one that is lukewarm and unappetising? Or maybe you noticed ...read more
Everything You Need to Know to Brew Great Pour Over Coffee
Pour over coffee has been embraced by the specialty coffee scene in recent years and there is much discussion about the best techniques and tools ...read more
Which Is The Best Non-Dairy Milk For Specialty Coffee?
There are many reasons to choose non-dairy milks and almost as many types to pick from. But which non-dairy milk is best for specialty coffee? ...read more
Melitta, Chemex, & More: A History of Pour Over Coffee
Step into any specialty coffee shop and you’ll probably see at least one pour over coffee device. The V60 and Chemex have been around for ...read more
Is Pre-Ground Coffee Ever Better Than Freshly Ground?
When you start to get into specialty coffee you learn a few golden rules. One is that you should always use freshly ground coffee and ...read more
What Is a Flat White & How Is It Different From a Latte?
Flat whites have been on specialty coffee shop menus around the world for a while. But do you really know what one is? And what ...read more