Cult. Culture. And a little klatch.

We could spout about coffee for hours. And that’s exactly what we do here. We uncover all of its glorious (and not-so-glorious) preparation methods. Talk about beans, water, filters. Delve into aromas, notes and noses.

In short, we show you everything that makes coffee the true wonder it is. Our digital café – crema, fragrance and gossip included.

MORE THAN TASTY

How healthy is coffee?

The morning coffee. The espresso after a meal. 1, 2, 3 cups during the meeting. In Germany, coffee is the most popular beverage of all: We drink an average of 169 liters per year. More than water (123.4 liters) and also more than beer (91.7 liters)* – who would have thought? But is it healthy? There are various myths and stereotypes about coffee. Here, we tell you how healthy coffee really is.

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BARISTA TIP

The fully automatic coffee machine – only for lazy people?

Isn’t this wonderful? You simply push a button – and there comes your cappuccino, espresso, latte, or café au lait. Sounds perfect. And for many it is. The so-called fully automatic coffee machine is very popular – also in private households. But is it really this great? We have put together the advantages and disadvantages of automatic coffee machines. A short guide for coffee aficionados to help with the decision making.

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DRINKING IMPROVES YOUR FITNESS

Coffee and sports – how does that go together?

Cappuccino, espresso, drip coffee, flat white – that is pure indulgence (at least for us). But coffee is also a winner for athletes. The crazy story about “il campionissimo” Fausto Coppi, the professional cycling legend, supports that assumption. And some current studies prove it. Curious?

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BARISTA TIP

Press it! Or why tamping is so important.

Tamping … what? Tamping is technical barista jargon and refers to the process of compacting the ground coffee in the portafilter when making an espresso. In this barista tip we explain why tamping is so important.

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STOVETOP ESPRESSO MAKER

A lucky find for every occasion.

The stovetop espresso maker or the Moka Express or the Bialetti (named after its inventor) is not a shiny, sexy, fancy coffee-pro gadget. But it’s really Italian. Very practical. And most of all: It makes a delicious espresso, which isn’t really one in the proper sense. Why not and everything else you need to know about the stovetop espresso maker, we tell you here.

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MORE THAN TASTY

How healthy is coffee?

The morning coffee. The espresso after a meal. 1, 2, 3 cups during the meeting. In Germany, coffee is the most popular beverage of all: We drink an average of 169 liters per year. More than water (123.4 liters) and also more than beer (91.7 liters)* – who would have thought? But is it healthy? There are various myths and stereotypes about coffee. Here, we tell you how healthy coffee really is.

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BARISTA TIP

The fully automatic coffee machine – only for lazy people?

Isn’t this wonderful? You simply push a button – and there comes your cappuccino, espresso, latte, or café au lait. Sounds perfect. And for many it is. The so-called fully automatic coffee machine is very popular – also in private households. But is it really this great? We have put together the advantages and disadvantages of automatic coffee machines. A short guide for coffee aficionados to help with the decision making.

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DRINKING IMPROVES YOUR FITNESS

Coffee and sports – how does that go together?

Cappuccino, espresso, drip coffee, flat white – that is pure indulgence (at least for us). But coffee is also a winner for athletes. The crazy story about “il campionissimo” Fausto Coppi, the professional cycling legend, supports that assumption. And some current studies prove it. Curious?

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BARISTA TIP

Press it! Or why tamping is so important.

Tamping … what? Tamping is technical barista jargon and refers to the process of compacting the ground coffee in the portafilter when making an espresso. In this barista tip we explain why tamping is so important.

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STOVETOP ESPRESSO MAKER

A lucky find for every occasion.

The stovetop espresso maker or the Moka Express or the Bialetti (named after its inventor) is not a shiny, sexy, fancy coffee-pro gadget. But it’s really Italian. Very practical. And most of all: It makes a delicious espresso, which isn’t really one in the proper sense. Why not and everything else you need to know about the stovetop espresso maker, we tell you here.

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