Guide

8 mistakes new café owners make

Bar layout, staff training, food cost, seasonality: the eight things that most often go wrong

Nuova Aurelia espresso machines and C-Automation sets

The Nuova Aurelia line runs from the simple Volumetric machine to C-Automation sets that grind,

How to open a café, step by step

Concept, location, paperwork, suppliers, kit, menu, pricing, fit-out and marketing: what actually decides whether a

When can children and teenagers start drinking coffee?

There is no official age limit for coffee, but health bodies do give numbers. Here

How long does coffee stay fresh after roasting?

How long light, medium and dark roasts hold their best flavour after roasting, what makes

How grind size affects coffee flavour

How coffee tastes and how strong it is depends on many factors, including grind size,

How to choose the right coffee-to-water ratio

The coffee-to-water ratio affects strength, balance and extraction. Recommended ratios for French press, pour-over, espresso,

How espresso strength and extraction shape milk drinks

Ristretto or a longer shot under the milk? How strength and extraction change a cappuccino,

Best coffee beans for milk drinks

Which coffee beans work best in a latte, cappuccino or macchiato: our picks for milky

What is the best light roast coffee?

Light roasts give you fruit, florals and clarity, provided you pick the right beans. What