THE AROMA OF TARRAZU, COSTA RICA

TARRAZU We rented a car for 1 week and explored the Tarrazu region, which is located in the Central Highlands of Costa Rica. This area is a gourmet coffee growing center of the country and a mecca for coffee-lovers. While driving through the highlands and valleys, we passed many coffee fields. We saw quiet mountain […]

LOVING COFFEE KNOWLEDGEABLY

The good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge. – Bertrand Russell COFFEE TRAVEL STORY NO.1 When I was travelling around Asia, I spoke with many local baristas. I also used the chance to participate in various coffee brewing workshops. Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2018-2019Some Rights ReservedOriginal content here is published under these license terms: X License Type:Attribution, […]

HOW TO PREPARE GOOD POUR-OVER COFFEE

Trust our Instincts or Rely on Knowledge and Data? Tuning into our physical sensations and gut instincts will help us in making the right decisions, not only when preparing coffee. Let’s not ignore what our body is trying to tell us. Let’s not just follow recipes, without seeing, touching, tasting, listening and smelling. Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2019Some Rights […]

COFFEE IS N’T COMPETETION

Life is not a competition. Living a fulfilled and meaningful life is about cooperation and compassion. Specialty Coffee Championships I like the idea of ‘Specialty Coffee Festivals’ that celebrate the idea of unity and diversity. It does not matter, who is ‘the best’ farmer, ‘the best’ roaster or ‘the best’ barista because ‘the best’’ does […]

CHIANG MAI (Thailand) – A COFFEE PARADISE

Chiang Mai region The mountainous Arabica coffee growing regions of Chiang Rai, Doi Chang and Doi Tung are only a few hours drive away from Chiang Mai – a vibrant but at the same time quiet city that embraces a culture of experimentation. Chiang Mai is an amazing place in Northern Thailand, where you can […]

TOP SPECIALTY COFFEE SHOPS IN HONK KONG

In Hong Kong, the weather is usually hot and humid with plenty of sunshine. Moments from Hong Kong I was surprised when I discovered that most specialty coffee shops serve their coffee drinks together with a glass of warm water. In Europe, we usually drink cold or even iced water – and not just during […]

BAYAWA – COFFEE PARADISE

Bajawa, Flores Island – Indonesia Sky above. Earth below. Peace within do you know where is it this place? Read more…. The charming and picturesque town Bajawa is located in the central highlands of the snake-shaped island of Flores, Indonesia. It’s the capital of the Ngada Regency, which is part of the East Nusa Tenggara […]

COFFEE & SOUND PAIRING

Gourmet coffee & Music Pairing Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything. – Pato, classical Greek philosopher (427 BC – 347 BC) Experiencing specialty coffee engages all of our senses. Including the powerful sense of hearing, which triggers emotions and memories. When sounds are […]