Guide
How to dial in a coffee grinder in a café
A badly dialled-in grinder is the most common reason espresso runs too fast, too slow
Aug
The most common coffee grinder faults, and how to fix them
A jammed grinder, uneven shot times, overheating, a dead switch: common grinder faults, their causes,
Aug
Espresso: what it is and how to brew it properly
Espresso packs a lot of flavour into a small cup. Learn its parameters, how many
Aug
How to pour a latte art heart: a barista guide
Straight to the point: a simple recipe for pouring a nice heart in your cup.
Jul
Kalita Wave brew guide: my home recipe for sweet coffee
A flat-bottom dripper with three holes, and it tastes nothing like a V60. My 18
Jul
How long does coffee stay fresh in a vacuum flask?
A good flask holds the heat for 12 hours, but the coffee inside it starts
May
How to choose ceramics for your café
Cup capacity decides the ratio in the cup. Sizes for espresso, cappuccino, latte, XL drinks
Apr
Why your coffee doesn’t taste like a café’s: clean the machine
Good beans, filtered water, decent milk, and the coffee is still average. Before you blame
Apr
Water filters in coffee machines: when to change them
Water is 98% of every cup, so the filter decides how the coffee tastes and
Mar
Which espresso machine for a patisserie? Four options
Four espresso machines for a cake shop, from a compact Appia Life to the automated
Mar