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 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.
October 25, 2023

Really now? Virtual coffee?

Wouldn't it be fantastic if you didn't have to rely on wordy, flowery descriptions of the taste of coffee, wine, spices, etc. on the internet, but could actually let the flavors melt in your mouth? The Internet of Senses is supposed to make this possible in the future.
October 16, 2023

The best reasons for a coffee break.

“Do you have five minutes for coffee?” “Shall we discuss this over coffee?" "Let's meet for coffee.” Coffee breaks are good for the team climate, for an informal exchange of information, for cohesion, for the social fabric. But there are many more reasons to take a break and have a coffee – apart from the indulgence. We've summarized the most important ones for you here (in case you ever have to convince someone of the benefits).
October 12, 2023

What’s going on in hotel mom?

There are the nest stools. And there are children who fledge early (to stay with the metaphor). But the fact that more and more mothers are leaving the house instead of children - that's new (at least to me). A strange story from everyday editorial life at Mount Hagen. Just in time for the start of the semester and training.
October 5, 2023

Let’s talk about money. Part 2: Green investments.

Is it possible to do something for capital formation even on a small budget? And if so, is there a green way to do it? In other words: in an ecologically sensible and socially ethical way? It is possible, but not as easy as one might hope. That's why we asked someone who should know: Hanna Hornberg, an expert in sustainability, impact investing, and alternative investments.
September 27, 2023

About shade trees, verbena, and mulch.

By the time we hit the 90 degrees mark this summer, hobby gardeners and balcony flower lovers started asking themselves: Am I still allowed to water? And which plants can really cope best with this heat and dryness? After all, it's really no fun to drink your morning coffee between limp hydrangeas and withered herbs. To make sure that doesn't happen, we've put together some tips and suggestions on plants, how to “educate” them to be more resilient, and on proper watering. And you will learn what all this has to do with our coffee. Reading time: 2 cups of coffee.
September 20, 2023

Let’s talk about money.

Strategic consumption, organic coffee, separating waste, using public transportation, eating less meat, taking cold showers - each and every one of us can do something about the climate crisis and make the world a little better. But is that all? Don't we have a bigger lever with which we can achieve even more? We do: Money. Money makes the world go round, they say. And it's true. Unfortunately.

So why don't we use our money, our small or large bank account, to make an impact? Because the financial world is so terribly complicated? The risks are great, the greenwashing, too? And: “What difference can I really make with a few dollars?” All true. And then again, not. We're starting a little series here that will give you an - at least rough - insight into the world of green, sustainable money while you're having your morning coffee.
September 14, 2023

Ready to taste some “knabbeln”?

Knabbeln… what? Knabbeln are an old Westphalian breakfast treat that we've rediscovered for you: Dry bread in coffee. Not only extremely delicious, but also - of course - super sustainable. Click here for the recipe.