May 30, 2023
Sometimes you realize that your grandma’s way of doing things might not have been so wrong. Even smart. Still today. The cooking back is one of them. It decreases the cooking time, replaces warming drawers, and on top helps to support families in South Africa. Curious? We gathered the most important info for you:
May 23, 2023
Originally, the high seas and all its resources are “common heritage of mankind” according to a UN declaration from 1970 (!). Meaning: No nation should get rich at its expanse. Which - as so often – did not work out. In March though, a “miracle” happened (according to the newspaper “Die Zeit”):190 nations agreed on a treaty text on protecting the high seas. It remains to be seen though if it will actually become effective. Curious?
May 10, 2023
There are more than enough coffee gadgets out there. In most cases they look quite fancy, but when it comes to the Aeropress one might ask: What does this plastic plunger thing actually do? Well, there is even a world championship for it. And some baristas swear by the Aeropress coffee. Why they do that – and why this one-cup-plastic-plunger is also ideal for backpackers, we tell you in this article.
May 4, 2023
At first, some people have trouble with the topic “respect”. During a “coffee with” Christof Klemmer – former city dweller, then farmer, today retired farmer and thoroughly a Demeter-guy – I learned why he is way too modest to describe himself as a person who deserves to be highly respected (he definitely does). A fascinating encounter.
April 27, 2023
Isn’t it a contradiction in itself: Organic and digital? Do those “organic people” even know anything about e-commerce? And why should they? A new study by the Institute for Applied Ecology has discovered how sustainable and useful digital platforms can be. We have the details for you.
April 22, 2023
Creativity is a funny thing - everyone has it. Everyone needs it (yes, even accountants). And everyone taps into it in a different way. Some need pictures to get ideas. Others need to go for a walk. Some need a couple of minutes of dozing. We need coffee (surprise). But how does inspiration really work? We have gathered some tips for you (and made a delicious Arabica).
April 22, 2023
There is a tenacious urban myth that says used coffee grounds clean the drain and can therefore easily be poured down. Please don’t! Because that can actually cause a major blockage. How to properly dispose of the leftover coffee grounds from the portafilter machine or French press – or even better: What you can actually use them for – we tell you in this article.
April 11, 2023
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.
April 5, 2023
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.