How to Make Stovetop Coffee Whether you are nostalgic for an Italian coffee experience or enjoy a rich caffeine kick, the moka pot is a convenient and easy to use device that will brew a well rounded cup of coffee if handled with care. Invented in 1933 by the Italian engineer Alfonso Bialetti, the Moka pot quickly caught the attention of people across Italy. Due to its affordability and simplicity, it is widely used to this day and can be found on kitchen counters all over Europe. I first got introduced to the stovetop coffee maker while spending a year abroad in Rome, when my Italian housemat ..read more

Brewing coffee at home can become a serious obsession, I know it has for me. Discovering recipes created by barista champions or other coffee crazy folks and trying them out is my kind of Sunday Funday. While some people like to eyeball how much coffee grounds and water they use for a brew, I am definitely team accuracy. Hence, I always have a coffee scale handy for when my caffeine cravings kick in. Whether I brew espresso or pour over, weighing coffee beans and water during the brewing process has become a habit that has considerably improved my cup of joe. If you are getting serious about b ..read more

Thinking back 15-20 years, I remember my parents going about their morning ritual of brewing coffee on weekends before burying their faces into a newspaper. It was probably how 90% of households in Germany brewed coffee at the time, using an old school batch coffee brewer. I’d watch them pour water in a jug, add ground coffee from the supermarket to a Melitta filter and push a button. Scales or thermometers to measure the precise amount of coffee or temperature of water were unheard of. And the result was, quite frankly, a bitter, dark brew that I’d avoid like the plague. Needless to say, fil ..read more

If you are looking for the best hand coffee grinder in 2021 to brew a delicious cup of coffee at home, sit back, relax, and simply scroll down. I’ve embraced my inner coffee geek and reviewed the best eight manual coffee grinders ranging from entry-level to high-end so you can easily find the manual grinder that is right for you. Why is Using a Quality Coffee Grinder so Important? One of the golden rules when tipping your toes into the world of specialty coffee is to freshly grind your coffee beans with a quality grinder just before brewing. Coffee is a delicate product that needs to be hand ..read more

Article sponsored by SLURP The AeroPress is a simple device for brewing an excellent cup of coffee. It is loved by the specialty coffee community for being extremely versatile, easy, and fast to use. Whatever kind of coffee you are in the mood for, whether it is a standard filter coffee, an espresso-like cup of joe, or cold brew, the possibilities for making coffee using an AeroPress are endless. In 2019 AeroPress expanded its product line by introducing the AeroPress Go. As I’m constantly on the move and have been living out of my luggage for the most part of the last 5 years, this compact v ..read more

How to use the Chemex like a Champion You want to find out if the Chemex coffee maker is the right brewing equipment for you and how to make delicious coffee using the Chemex? Then look no further! I put together my reasons for why the Chemex is my favourite pour over method and am sharing an exclusive Chemex recipe developed by a barista champion in this brew guide. Let me know what you think in the comments! Why the Chemex is My Favourite Coffee Maker Brewing a Chemex coffee is like a calming ritual for slow mornings or relaxed afternoons. It is a wonderful celebration of coffee and all its ..read more

The news is out, cappuccino & co don’t need dairy anymore to be a creamy delight. Milk alternatives, with popular varieties such as rice, soy, almond, and oat, are launching into the market, and customer curiosity is at an all-time high. The reasons for its increasing popularity range from alternative milk’s sustainability, its smaller environmental impact, health, dietary restrictions, and, of course, its delicious taste. Benefits of Alternative Milk We hear a lot about dairy’s massive environmental impact but the average consumer is unaware of how high it really is. Feeding and caring f ..read more

Discover the best coffee shops in Bangkok Bangkok and I go waaaay back. In 2011 I moved to this city that never sleeps as an exchange student and it’s been close to heart ever since. When I started working in specialty coffee Bangkok became an even more exciting destination. The local cafe scene is thriving and while new and innovative cafe concepts keep popping up, I also see the already existing ones constantly moving or improving. If you’re visiting Bangkok for the first time, you’ll find vibrant neighbourhoods well beyond Khao San Road. My favourite districts for visiting cafés are Ari, P ..read more

The exquisitely tiled, hilly historic center of Portugal’s second largest city is not the only highlight awaiting visitors. Porto is slowly but surely becoming an interesting destination for coffee lovers. Rainy days are not uncommon due to Porto´s ocean climate, making it a wonderful place to sip a hot cuppa and watch time pass by.  Coffee is without a doubt a staple in the average Portuguese diet. Surprisingly, overly dark roasted coffee that has you craving for sugar and milk is still the norm in many bars and cafes around town. Since 2017 the specialty coffee scene has been  ..read more

How to Grab Customers’ Attention by Successfully Branding Your Coffee Shop It is no secret that customers have a lot of options when they are choosing where to grab a cup of coffee or a quick lunch. Your cafe might even be one of many on the same street. How can your space stand out from the crowds? A unique brand will set your coffee shop apart from the rest. Every cafe sells coffee but it is not always the cafe with the best beans that sells the most cups. The busiest cafe in the neighborhood is often the one with the best branding.  A well-thought-out branding strategy will bring custo ..read more