February 14, 2024
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.
February 8, 2024
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.
February 8, 2024
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.
February 5, 2024
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.
February 1, 2024
How long do you think you'll last? Why are almost 30% of all resolutions worth nothing and barely last longer than 2 weeks*? Is it because of the goals themselves? Is it the motivation? Is it self-discipline? We have the answers here.
February 1, 2024
Necessity is the mother of invention, they say. And if you look at the small and large innovations in green technology, you can only confirm this. So here comes a particularly smart example of the green tech sector.
January 31, 2024
Respect is a topic that someone like Maike Lewerenz, who works in a care facility, has to deal with every day - in one way or another. On a very rainy evening in October (over a decaf), she tells me how she deals with it and why, despite all the adversities, she wouldn't want to have any other job.
January 30, 2024
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.
January 23, 2024
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.