What is the story behind the bulletproof coffee?

Coffee with butter – does that taste any good? Some people swear by the coffee version of the Tibetan butter tea. Whereas we are purists and prefer the pure aromas of our Arabicas – if necessary, with a dash of milk. But since various people in our network are asking for it, we took a closer look (and taste) at the bulletproof coffee. And this is what we found out.

Greta Thunberg’s climate book – flop or top?

Who has read Greta Thunberg’s climate book already? It was published in November 2022, 500 pages strong, and it is for one thing acknowledged by the media as a profound work of reference. Then again, there are reviews saying it is politically single-sided and lacks concrete solutions. What is your opinion?

Espresso Martini – the ultimate cocktail, not only for coffee fans.

In fact, this martini is not even a martini, but a vodka espresso. Which does not make it any less tasty. Quite the contrary: The Espresso Martini is a highlight amongst cocktails – which is why the recipe is a must on our blog.

Portafilter – (not) a male preserve?

Shiny chrome machines, with lots of small and larger levers, small wheels, valves, and pressure gages, that produce aromatic, delicious espresso, and cappuccino with a hiss. And they cause a strange behavior that could remind you of a men’s midlife crisis along with a mistress. But are portafilter machines really only a “male preserve”? Results of a self-experiment.

Coffee stains for better solar cells.

Not a joke: The coffee-stain-phenomenon – also known as the “coffee-stain-effect” – was the subject of a study, that accomplished to make coating processes of e.g. solar cells, transistors, or biosensors more reliable. What…?

Our biggest asset: Confidence.

New year – new luck? Definitely. Optimism and confidence are our best and most important resources – that is at least what we at Mount Hagen believe. Here, you can read why we think that and what can be achieved by it.

A different kind of resource conservation

It is quite logical, that resources should always be treated with care. Interestingly, when we talk about resources we think about gas, oil, rare earths, water, or the Amazonas. But not about our own, individual resources. Something, that we can change.

What is the best way to make coffee?

Coffee machine? Fully automatic? Portafilter? Chemex? French press? Aeropress?
We get regularly asked which method is the best to make coffee. A question that cannot really be answered. Because it is a matter of taste. Every method creates an individual taste experience (aside from the type of coffee and all kinds of different aspects). How that looks like, we tell you in this article.

Cooking with low heat.

Passive cooking? Ever heard of it? No? It’s a very old method (mid-19th century), that does not only save a lot of energy. But also reduces the CO2 emissions, that would otherwise be produced, by up to 80%. That is at least what a famous pasta producer claims (the one starting with a B). How cooking with low heat works exactly, you can read here.

One with everything.

Food waste is not only a huge problem – it is also a major lever to lower the costs for food, energy, and climate protection. If you try to treat food more respectfully. That’s why we have a little inspiration for you: A delicious recipe for pesto made from leftover cauliflower leaves. Very recommendable – as a spread or on pasta.