Heads? Or tails? (Or gut?)
Everyone is talking about crises, even multiple crises. Not us.
To be honest: We no longer want to stare at the news which are getting worse and worse like “a dying duck in a thunderstorm”. Let's change something. Let's think about what life, nature, food - what IT is worth to us to really get a grip on these crises. Let's talk about “value”.
What is that? A number? Money? An idea? An attitude? We shed light on this topic from different perspectives. With reports on appreciation, value creation, value perception. About people who have set something in motion with their value system. About changes in the valuation of nature. About the (very individual) value of a Demeter espresso. As inspiration for a (more) positive view of challenges that we have to overcome together. So, grab a cup of your favorite coffee, browse through our "Value" section here on our blog and let us know what you think. We are very much looking forward to your opinion.
What is a good coffee worth?
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.
How to set your portafilter correctly.
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.
Definitely irresistible: Our top 4 recipes with coffee.
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.
Do you really need a leveler?
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.
New Year’s resolutions? Have fun with them!
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.
Advertising & Green Tech = Clean air.
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.
“You need composure. And you have to be ready to grow…”
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.
One of the hottest recipes ever: Berry-Coffee-Smoothie. So tasty.
A remarkable combo: Berries and Coffee. As a slightly frozen smoothie. Especially now, a very welcome and refreshing wake-up call. Try for yourself, the recipe is really easy.
Saving trees?
Spending a relaxed summer day under trees – beautiful. But these trees need a huge amount of water, especially now. We have discovered a very practical watering system, that does not only help city administrations to reduce the consequences of the climate change for chestnut trees and the like, it also saves time – and money.
Using the sun for more independence.
It does not have to be the huge photovoltaic system up on the roof.
In this article, we tell you how to turn your balcony into a mini energy supplier and thus, to become a little more independent of the craziness of the energy markets (and the energy giant in the east) using a 22 sqft solar system.
Biodiversity? Who cares?
Did you know that already in 1988, the UN urgently recommended to tackle the topic biodiversity? And today, only 30 years later, it slooooowly arrives in economic enterprises and their sustainability strategies. Which is good. But insufficient. What can we do about it?
About the courage to use a washcloth.
Together we are stronger – that is no news. But what is actually surprising are the amounts of energy and CO2 we could save if all of us would for example change some of our habits for just one day. Here are some sample calculations…
What is a Wiener Melange?
Just in time for the holiday season we have some coffee know-how for you, to make sure that you do not get confused when you are travelling. Here, the specialty coffee from Austria.
