Static electricity can be a messy problem when grinding coffee, leading to issues like coffee retention, flying chaff, and smaller coffee doses that can throw out your coffee ratio. Fortunately, there are a couple existing methods to reduce static. RDT (Ross Droplet Technique) is a popular method that adds moisture to your coffee beans and reduces the static. The biggest limitation with RDT is that it can't be used on certain grinders due to the moisture content, as well as this RDT also adds steps to your workflow effecting the time it takes to make coffee. Recently there ..read more

Recently we heard news of a viral spring onion latte trending in China.  With reports of the drink having a favourable silky texture, reluctantly we put it to the test and tried it for ourselves. How to Make Onion Coffee Making this drink is fairly simple, essentially you are adding spring onions to an iced latte. Here's how we did it: Chop up a hand full of spring onions. Place these in a cup / glass of your choice. Add 3-5 small sized Iced cubes followed by your milk of choice. Finally add your double espresso on top and give it a quick stir. How does Spring Onion Coffee Taste?  ..read more

Brew Method: Start by folding your paper filter and placing it inside your coffee dripper of choice, do this by folding against the seam and then adding some water to hold the filter in place and remove that papery taste. Next grind 20 grams of coffee to a medium grind size, somewhere close to a grainy sand size. Place your coffee grounds in your coffee dripper and start pouring your water, use 300g of coffee broken down into 3 seperate pours of 100g. Make sure your coffee draws down completely before starting your next pour  Coffee Grind Size: When it comes to grinding ..read more

Making coffee at home can be fun and while we are biased in thinking that the best coffee to make at home is pour over we can't ignore all the milk drinkers looking to make an affordable latte / flat white at home. And while you might be thinking this is an expensive adventure, we made a latte recipe using an AeroPress.  In this article I am going to share with you how you can make an espresso-like coffee and a silky textured milk to make a latte that can be just as good as a cafe.   Ingredients: 14g of espresso roasted Coffee Beans 50g of Water at 98ºC 2x AeroPress paper filt ..read more

In the world of pour over coffee faster flowing filters can allow you to grind finer and extract higher. While this style of coffee isn't for everyone there definitely is a growing cohort of pour over enthusiasts, baristas and home baristas who enjoy this style of coffee. In this article we list our top 5 fastest flowing coffee filters for pour over coffee ordered from fastest at the top of the list. Fastest Flowing Filters List: Aji Filter - Reusable Cloth Coffee Filter The Aji Filter is a reusable cloth coffee filter made from a hand-loomed cotton, the sizes of the holes ..read more

Pour-over coffee, a method cherished by coffee enthusiasts for its precision and ability to highlight the unique characteristics of coffee beans, has seen a significant rise in popularity in recent years. This brewing technique, which involves pouring hot water over coffee grounds in a filter, allows for a controlled and even extraction, resulting in a clean and complex cup of coffee. In this article we explore the reasons behind its growing appeal and how it compares to other brewing methods like espresso. Accessibility and Variety of Equipment Pour over coffee has become more accessibl ..read more

We were fortunate enough to receive a Stone coffee machine to field test and review. It's safe to say that I will be purchasing one for myself in the near future and here's why. Stone Coffee Machine - First Impressions: My first impressions of the stone was that it didn't look like anything else on the market. It's modular tile design is unique and has a wide range of interchangeable tiles made from all sorts of materials and colours. It's is one of the smallest single group pro-sumer coffee machines I have seen, the dimensions of the Stone Espresso Machine is: W 225mm, D 440mm, H 355mm ..read more

Making great coffee takes a lot more than just the beans, brew gear and fancy coffee tools we supply. Maintaining your equipment and keeping your (grinder in particular) clean is often overlooked but can make a big impact on the flavours and quality of coffee you can achieve.  We have been stocking and selling the Reusable Air Duster for quite some time now and it has quickly become a customer favourite, promising an environmentally friendly alternative to 'canned air' this Air Duster is able to reach into tight spots and blast out fine particles. Basic Design and Sustainability ..read more

Cafes are complex hubs with so much going on, with floor staff looking after tables and serving customers, baristas making coffees, sometimes a kitchen, smoothies, juices etc. With 1000's of things happening behind the scenes simultaneously it is important you are efficient and give your team the tools and resources they need to be fast and consistent. When it comes down to coffee tools and equipment there are a lot of options all ranging in different price brackets. Electronic coffee tampers are worth hundreds of dollars more than their manual counterparts but their promise efficien ..read more

Bitterness in coffee is often misunderstood and is primarily caused by the presence of certain compounds such as caffeine and Chlorogenic acid lactones. In this article we want to discuss the nature of bitterness in coffee, exploring its origins, the factors affecting its intensity, and practical methods for managing it in brewing. Lower bitternes in coffee and adjust your variables to dial in coffee exactly how you like it.     What is Bitterness? Bitterness is one of the basic tastes perceived by the taste buds on the back of the tongue. Bitterness in coffee, it's a natural ..read more