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Are Nordic specialty coffee roasters still as innovative as they once were?
There is no denying the influence of Nordic roasters on specialty coffee as we know it today. Thanks to pioneering industry professionals in countries like Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland in the late 1990s and early 2000s, specialty coffee has become popular in more and more countries around the world. The global reach of Nordic coffee culture is partly attributed to the high rates of coffee consumption in these countries.… read more
There is no denying the influence of Nordic roasters on specialty coffee as we know it today. Thanks to pioneering industry professionals in countries like Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland in the late 1990s and early 2000s, specialty coffee has… 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...
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...
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?...
How Coffee Initiatives Can Help Save Lives
Coffee is linked to charitable and social justice causes in many ways, with some more effective than others. But what does an effective development program...
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...
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...
The Coffee Pros Debate: What Is a Great Coffee?
Think of the best coffee you’ve ever had: what was it? A Gesha/Geisha? An experimentally processed micro lot? Your favourite blend at your regular coffee...
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...
Is A Fine Grind Better For French Press Coffee?
French press brewing is one of the most simple and inexpensive methods to prepare coffee. Even a complete newcomer to coffee can follow the method...
Coffee Extraction & How It Helps Create The Perfect Cup
Are you looking to improve your cup of coffee? It might be easier than you think. By understanding coffee extraction, you can better control the...
Understanding Single Origin, Single Farm & Micro/Nano Lot Coffee
Quality, traceability, direct trade, fairer prices, exotic profiles, experimental processing: these are just a few of the positive things associated with single origin and micro...
From Seed to Cup: How Do Producers Grow Coffee?
An espresso: 20–30 ml of delicious coffee. It takes just minutes to drink it. But it takes years to produce it. From carefully selecting and...
Discovering The History of The Espresso Machine at MUMAC, Italy
Is there anything more recognizably Italian than an espresso? Last month, I boarded a plane with one mission in mind: to learn more about the...
Get to Know The Coffee Plant
When we sip on that delicious latte or filter brew, it’s easy to forget that our favorite drink comes from a coffee plant. Yet millions...
Coffee Varieties Debunked: Why Not All Geshas Taste The Same
Not all Chardonnays taste the same. And the same is true for coffee varieties. Take a Gesha from Panama and a Gesha from Ethiopia: they...