Heads? Or tails? (Or gut?)
Everyone is talking about crises, even multiple crises. Not us.
To be honest: We no longer want to stare at the news which are getting worse and worse like “a dying duck in a thunderstorm”. Let's change something. Let's think about what life, nature, food - what IT is worth to us to really get a grip on these crises. Let's talk about “value”.
What is that? A number? Money? An idea? An attitude? We shed light on this topic from different perspectives. With reports on appreciation, value creation, value perception. About people who have set something in motion with their value system. About changes in the valuation of nature. About the (very individual) value of a Demeter espresso. As inspiration for a (more) positive view of challenges that we have to overcome together. So, grab a cup of your favorite coffee, browse through our "Value" section here on our blog and let us know what you think. We are very much looking forward to your opinion.
What is a good coffee worth?
Added value, market value, substantial value … “Value”? A term that has had a rather “broad” meaning since the ancient Greeks. Because it is used so often at the moment, we will try to clarify what it means using the example of a cup of coffee.
Cafécore? Coffee core??
Are you “still” drinking your coffee? Or are you already wearing it? Cafécore (or coffee core) is the latest trend for beauty fans and interior freaks. Mocha, cappuccino, espresso – all shades of coffee are moving into our lives and replace the shrill Barbie pink from 2023. Phew – thank goodness.
Definitely worth a sin: Red beet cake with chocolate.
A different take on vegetables – one that pairs well with a cup of coffee. This recipe won over pretty much everyone in the editorial team, even those who aren’t normally big beet fans.
The true value of food.
Nourishment for the nerves, food, culinary delight, snacks, catering – as varied as the terms are, as different is the assessment of food. Yet it can do so much more than “just” keep a body healthy. So, let’s talk about the true value of our food – a somewhat bitter pill, especially in Germany.
That little bit of green.
Housing construction, urban consolidation, real estate investments – parks, small and large green spaces hardly stand a chance against this. After all, they have no specific use, no “value” that can be quantified like a property. Or do they? Read more about the value of parks & co. here.
Places that are worth NOT visiting.
A NO-list? Weird, but unfortunately necessary: A number of beautiful places that more than deserve to be spared from tourism. So that they can relax a little. So here are the top 7 places that are worth not visiting. For your annual travel planning.
How to set your portafilter correctly.
How do you make the perfect espresso? Quite simple: By trial and error. Every coffee, every roast, every portafilter machine has its own characteristics – you don’t necessarily need barista training to harmonize them for a truly balanced, harmonious cup. But you should know which parameter causes what. And that is exactly what we have summarized for you here.
The courage to eat salad.
Salad with coffee? That is not only possible – it is super delicious. So, have the courage to try something new and try this salad with orange-coffee-dressing. You will be surprised.
Oprah? Redford? Greta? Sting? Granny?
We were wondering: Who from all people in the world would we want to meet for a coffee? Talk to? Listen to? To get some new ideas from, be inspired by, be motivated by? How about you? Here are some answers.
Pasta with coffee? Unbelievable? Unbelievably delicious.
Pasta is always our go-to dish – but with coffee? That was even new for us. The whole editorial staff was quite curious about the outcome when we cooked this dish together. The result: Wow. It takes a while but is definitely worth the time.
The courage to become independent. Part 2: Self-sufficiency
How does dropping out work? Is It actually possible to live self-sufficient – in the city? For part 2 of our series “The courage to become independent” we gathered some ideas on how self-sufficient living can work. And that does not only concern food and water. Even when it comes to energy supply you can become at least partly independent. But we saved the latter for part 3 of our series.
No more rotting.
Let’s be honest – Who has not had rotten peppers or carrots in theor fridge before? Rotten lettuce? That went directly into the trash? With a guilty conscience, but even the few good leaves that were left would have tasted terrible. But you can change that. Here are some tricks for the proper storage of different types of food in and outside the fridge.
Another good reason for drinking more organic coffee.
Some numbers even impress us coffee freaks. Here are some, that are one more reason for us to produce 100% organic coffee. Curious? Then check this out.