Coffee is our bread.

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That’s what they say in Ethiopia. That’s right, we say. Here, we tell you what this saying is all about: Another article about bizarre coffee knowledge that you can use to shine at your next coffee klatch.

Places that are worth NOT visiting.

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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.

Do you really need a leveler?

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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.

Definitely irresistible: Our top 4 recipes with coffee.

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Do you know our favorite-because-irresistible recipes from the “Tasty” section? From pasta and salad (yes, with coffee!!!) to cocktails and cakes, we’ve picked out the best of the best for you. Let us inspire you.

How to set your portafilter correctly.

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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.

Small, fine, quick gifts with and made from coffee – our top 4.

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Christmas is just a few days away (really now?… help!!!). We’ve been browsing through the editorial team’s collection of recipes and DIY coffee gifts in search of the top 4 gift ideas for coffee fans – Self-made, of course. We have no time to waste, so here you go…

Coffee freaks on set.

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A high-class photo shoot for coffee? One imagines fancy special effects, food stylists, milk foam artists, high-tech wherever you look. But is that us? Are we from Mount Hagen that styled and over the top? Or rather tasty, authentic, a little quirkier than others? Here are some insights into our coffee shoot with Michael Bernhardi.

Really now? Virtual coffee?

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Wouldn’t it be fantastic if you didn’t have to rely on wordy, flowery descriptions of the taste of coffee, wine, spices, etc. on the internet, but could actually let the flavors melt in your mouth? The Internet of Senses is supposed to make this possible in the future.

Crispy crickets? Or: Is insect food really an option?

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“The market for edible insect-based food products is projected to grow rapidly in the next few years and forecasted to produce about 260,000 tonnes by 2030.”* Which will then probably be eaten. Can you imagine? Crickets, mealworms, grasshoppers as alternative protein sources (so-called APQs) to meat and soy? According to a survey by the opinion research institute YouGov last year, 13 percent of people over the age of 18 were open to eating insects, almost as many as those who are open to eating lab-grown meat (14 percent).** In this article, we tell you why this could actually work.