MINDFUL COFFEE JOURNAL
Espresso I noticed that many coffee-shops in Europe – including some famous ones – offer shots of ‘Espresso’ that are in fact ‘Ristretto’ shots. A Ristretto shot has approximately half of the size of an Espresso shot. These coffee-shops should correct their menu to avoid misunderstandings between the baristas and their customers. After all, who […]
The sense of smell can be extraordinarily evocative, bringing back pictures as sharp as photographs of scenes that had left the conscious mind. – Thalassa Cruso (1909 – 1997), plant lover Smell We smell and sense the world around us every day. A lot of what we actually “taste” is done through smelling. Our sense […]
Home Barista vs. Barista If we want to prepare and enjoy tasty coffee at home, it is important to keep in mind that every little detail during the brewing process matters. Always remember you can prepare better coffee at home than in coffee shops, the professional Baristas! Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2018Some Rights ReservedOriginal content here is published under […]
“Some pursue happiness – others create it.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson (American essayist, 1803 -1882) Home Barista I met an old friend of mine the other day. We spoke about life and traveling. After a while, he said: “Marek, you know a lot about coffee. I’m sure you have a secret recipe for preparing excellent […]
Bourbon and Typica Bourbon and Typica are the two main varieties of the Coffee Arabica species. They are considered to be the two “Heirloom”or “Heritage” Arabica coffee varieties, which originated in south western Ethiopia. It is believed that most Arabica coffee varietals are derivatives of the Typica or Bourbon variety. It is commonly accepted that […]
