Cult. Culture. And a little klatch.
We could spout about coffee for hours. And that’s exactly what we do here. We uncover all of its glorious (and not-so-glorious) preparation methods. Talk about beans, water, filters. Delve into aromas, notes and noses.
In short, we show you everything that makes coffee the true wonder it is. Our digital café – crema, fragrance and gossip included.
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.
Functional Coffee. Or: …
… Can you make good coffee even better? Functional coffees, which have been quite popular in the USA for a few years now, try to add all sorts of ingredients to the drink to give it a “nutritional added value” – aka a health effect. A self-experiment.
“Our heads are round so our thoughts can change direction” (Francis Picabia)
Is there anything better than discussing art, culture, and the normal madness of life over a coffee? To discuss what’s actually going on in the world and why some people are so insistent on their opinions? About the inspiring side of coffee.
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.
Do you really need a leveler?
Why is the leveler, also known as the equalizer or pre-tamper, crucial for a really good espresso? Why do you need a WDT tool to get “aaahs” and “ooohs” (and great espresso) as a hobby barista? We have the answers here.
When the moka pot turns greasy.
Rancid? This is exactly what some baristas call the very musty taste of old coffee residue that spoils your favorite coffee in the pot, which definitely makes the coffee fan “rancid”(meaning it puts them in a bad mood). So, the big question is: How do you clean your bialetti aka caffettiera aka moka pot so that this doesn’t happen in the first place? Part of the rather surprising answer is: Not with dishwashing detergent. We tell you why.
The woman who invented the coffee filter.
It is quite possible that without Amalie Auguste Melitta Liebscher, coffee would not be the Germans’ favorite drink today. The lady in question invented the coffee filter 150 years ago and had it patented at the patent office as one of the first women ever. And in doing so – among other things – she laid the foundation for a family empire. Here, you can read more about this fascinating woman who revolutionized coffee.
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.
Functional Coffee. Or: …
… Can you make good coffee even better? Functional coffees, which have been quite popular in the USA for a few years now, try to add all sorts of ingredients to the drink to give it a “nutritional added value” – aka a health effect. A self-experiment.
“Our heads are round so our thoughts can change direction” (Francis Picabia)
Is there anything better than discussing art, culture, and the normal madness of life over a coffee? To discuss what’s actually going on in the world and why some people are so insistent on their opinions? About the inspiring side of coffee.
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.
Do you really need a leveler?
Why is the leveler, also known as the equalizer or pre-tamper, crucial for a really good espresso? Why do you need a WDT tool to get “aaahs” and “ooohs” (and great espresso) as a hobby barista? We have the answers here.
When the moka pot turns greasy.
Rancid? This is exactly what some baristas call the very musty taste of old coffee residue that spoils your favorite coffee in the pot, which definitely makes the coffee fan “rancid”(meaning it puts them in a bad mood). So, the big question is: How do you clean your bialetti aka caffettiera aka moka pot so that this doesn’t happen in the first place? Part of the rather surprising answer is: Not with dishwashing detergent. We tell you why.
The woman who invented the coffee filter.
It is quite possible that without Amalie Auguste Melitta Liebscher, coffee would not be the Germans’ favorite drink today. The lady in question invented the coffee filter 150 years ago and had it patented at the patent office as one of the first women ever. And in doing so – among other things – she laid the foundation for a family empire. Here, you can read more about this fascinating woman who revolutionized coffee.
