January 16, 2024

The best recipes for boozy coffee – our top 10.

It is cold. It is dark. It's unpleasant. And it’s about time to do something about it: Here are the top 10 coffee drinks that will warm you up, wake you up, and relax you. So your body does not go into hibernation mode during these dark months. On top, these boozy coffees are of course extremely tasty and worth every sin. So here comes our countdown...
January 11, 2024

Bioluminescence instead of LED?

Light and lighting are the basis for innovation and safety. However, they also cause several problems: Health problems caused by light smog. The biorhythm of animals is severely disrupted. Energy consumption. Waste. A young French start-up may have found a solution: Light from bioluminescent bacteria. Here, we tell you how that works.
January 5, 2024

What is success?

Part 3 of our mini-series “Let's talk about money” deals with impact investing. It is actually logical that every investment has an impact, but impact investing refers - at least to some extent – to a more sustainable awareness in the financial sector. It may therefore be worth looking at the “increasing moralization” (brand eins 6/23) while enjoying your morning coffee.
December 21, 2023

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

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...
December 14, 2023

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.
December 7, 2023

Fig cantucci – the best.

We have tried many cantucci recipes - and this one is definitely our favorite. They are crispy, but also juicy thanks to the figs. Hard, just right for dunking. And because of the spelt flour, they are a little crunchier than when made with wheat flour. The best thing: We'll even give you the recipe. Here you go.
December 7, 2023

Can, may, should coffee grounds go in the compost bin?

There are some topics on which we always receive many questions from you – this is one of them. And this time, the answer is not at all one-dimensional, even if it is quite simple.
November 24, 2023

How to keep your portafilter spic and span.

And, above all, ensure that it produces super-tasty espresso and a wonderful crema. This is (unfortunately) also a question of cleaning. And not just on the outside: Cleaning and descaling is vital for “La Macchina”. We explain how it is done.
November 16, 2023

An incredible festive bread

There are sooo many occasions for this recipe: The best bread for a holiday - no matter which one. The best bread without flour because you want to avoid gluten. The tastiest bread to use up leftover nuts. Or simply because it's so delicious. Here comes the recipe.