HOW TO UPDEATE YOUR COFFEE EXPERIENCE

PRESENTING COFFEE Once the coffee is ready, another important task awaits you—namely, putting together the perfect presentation to showcase your cup. It’s key to a mindful experience, not only when you serve someone else but also when you enjoy coffee in solitude. Firstly, you should know about the origin of your coffee beans. Ideally, you […]

BASIC FLAVOURS OVERVIEW

ACIDITY, BITTERNESS AND SWEETNESS Every coffee has elements of bitterness and acidity. The other flavours like umami, starchiness, saltiness, and sweetness can be developed throughout the roasting or preparation process. Numerous factors, such as water quality affect the coffee’s final flavours. The majority of people connect coffee with bitterness and acidity alone. They will describe […]

COFFEE EXPERIENCES

TO MAKE GREAT COFFEE IS ONLY ONE SIDE OF THE COIN. TO ACHIEVE MAXIMUM ENJOYMENT, LET US FLIP THE COIN AND SEE WHAT ELSE IS THERE TO EXPLORE. A coffee experience is well known for its complex sensory characteristics and is often consumed for the sensory experience it provides. What kind of coffee do I […]

ENJOYING COFFEE

Why I prefer to drink coffee at home There’s one important reason why it’s better to drink coffee at home. It isn’t the fact that no one can make coffee better than you. (That isn’t likely.) The truth is, to fully appreciate something, one needs to be intimately involved in its conception. Thus, if I […]

MORE THAN MEETS THE LIPS

A cup is a vessel dedicated to carry our coffee to great places, so don’t underestimate it! Consider, for instance, the strong parallels this container shares with our clothing. Employing various combinations of apparel, we can flaunt certain parts of our body, soul, and creative spirit. The same is true when showcasing coffee. Imagine the […]

The Easy Way to Brew Coffee☕

A passion (or “thirst”) for new experiences is great, but you should, in addition, have solid knowledge. This advice can apply to almost any situation, and surely it’s something worth taking to heart amidst the coffee-making process. Find that healthy balance.    In doing so, you’ll have enough information to know what you’re capable of […]

FILTER VS. ESPRESSO

VS Price What is the big benefit of filter made coffee? The price of the equipment.  If you want to prepare good Espresso drinks, you should invest money in the following equipment: Espresso machine Electric Coffee grinder Tamper Good filter pot Nano filter basket Softener For the filter method you need the following brewing equipment: […]

WHAT KIND OF COFFEE PREPARATION IS THE BEST FOR HOME BARISTAS?

There are two main coffee preparation methods: Espresso and Filter made coffee. Other methods of coffee preparation are pod options, capsules, instant made or Turkish coffee. In my opinion, filter made coffee brings the best final results. Easy preparation methods such as instant coffee and capsules can offer interesting flavour experiences, but in my opinion they are more […]

ESPRESSO TIME

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 […]

FILTERING OUT POOR FILTER CHOICES

Use Cone (Hario V60) or Flat-Bottom Dripper (Kalita, Melitta, Brewista)! Often times, it’s a difficult decision choosing the right filters for your dripper. Many people give the matter very little thought . . . but this can be a mistake. If you’d like to make an informed decision, read on, as I’ll share my top […]

DOES DAYLY LIGHT AFFECT FRESHINESS OF COFFEE BEANS?

Coffee beans and light. Light changes everything… The stored coffee beans affect : Air Moisture Heat Light Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2018-2019Some Rights ReservedOriginal content here is published under these license terms: X License Type:Attribution, Share AlikeLicense Abstract:You may copy this content, create derivative work from it, and re-publish it, provided you include an overt attribution to the author(s) and the […]

OUTDOOR COFFEE MOMENTS

“Our senses are like a gateway into the world,” says Whitman. “And as we open that gateway through developing our sensory awareness, the world blossoms into a symphony of colors, scents, tastes, sounds, and touch.” – Kenton Whitman, naturalist, writer & educator  Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2018-2019Some Rights ReservedOriginal content here is published under these license terms: X License Type:Attribution, Share […]

COFFEE DRINKING RITUAL

Drinking rituals How people drink and enjoy coffee around the word differs greatly. I find it fascinating to explore various unique coffee drinking rituals. For example, in Ethiopia – the birthplace of coffee – it is a long spiritual, sacred ceremony, which also includes the roasting of the beans. Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2018-2019Some Rights ReservedOriginal content here is […]

COFFEE AROMA – SENSE OF SMELL

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 […]

TWO IDEAS FOR BETTER “COFFEE LIFE”

Mindful Coffee Moments: Grinding Coffee Beans The mortar and pestle are ancient grinding utensils and historically closely associated with creating medicine. They are effective tools to prepare ingredients and to bring out aromatic and essential oils in a natural way. In the Ethiopian culture, coffee preparation is a mindful ceremony during which the beans are […]

WATER TEMPERATURE AT COFFEE BREWING

Water temperature The water temperature plays a crucial role in the brewing process and affects the aroma and flavours of the final coffee drink. Coffee grounds are filled with various oils, acids and chemical compounds. There are soluble and insoluble particles. The soluble particles affect the aroma and flavor and the insoluble particles contribute to […]

IS IT COFFEE HARVEST BY HAND AN EASY TASK?

“Work hard, be kind, and amazing things will happen.” – Conan O’Brien Visiting a coffee farm During our recent visit to Chiang Mai, in Northern Thailand we had been invited by local farmers to their coffee plantation to pick coffee cherries with them. This task was not as easy as we thought it would be! […]

YEMEN – PLACE WHERE COFFEE STARTED ROAD AROUND THE WORLD

History ‘If Ethiopia is the heart of coffee, Yemen is the mind.’ – Albert Zijlstra, Volcanocafé Between the 8th and the 12th century, wild Coffea plants had been discovered in the jungles of Ethiopia. It is believed that local nomadic mountain people were the first ones noticing the coffee’s stimulating effect. Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2018Some Rights ReservedOriginal content […]

KODAWARI AND KISSATEN – JAPANESE COFFEE CULTURE

The passionate pursuit of an ideal Kodawari Kodawari is the noun form of kodawaru, an intransitive verb meaning “to be sensitive to minor things”. Japanese Culture and Behavior: Selected Readings., edited by Takie Sugiyama Lebra, William P. Lebr “Kodawari, the desired quality of focus and perfection-seeking, is a constant goal for makers of coffee, and […]

COFFEE BREWING AT HOME – SOME TIPS

Coffee brewing at home It’s not necessary to go to a coffee shop to enjoy an excellent cup of pour-over coffee. We can brew our coffee at home that will be as good – or even better- than the coffee that’s being served in coffee shops. In doing so, we do not have to be […]

COFFEE GRINDERS

Types of coffee grinders If the grinder, is not of a very good quality, you will get lots of dust in the coffee. Dust will get into the coffee mainly when you do coffee via French press, Vietnamese or steel filters. There are two basic types of coffee grinders: blade, and burr grinders.

COFFEE BREWING METHODS

Two main coffee brewing methods INFUSION METHODS: It can be any method, where the water consistently flows through ground coffee from the filter to the cup. The exit holes of the coffee-maker are open and not blocked. Pre-infusion gives you control over clarity and extraction of the coffee brewing process. Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2017-2019Some Rights ReservedOriginal content here […]

HOW TO BUY COFFEE BEANS, PART IV.

What to look for when buying coffee beans: 1 . The Altitude of the plantation affects a coffee’s quality and taste. It needs to be taken into account that within the same coffee growing region, the coffee plants may grow at various different altitudes. Higher elevations produce harder, higher quality beans. The harder the beans […]

HOW TO BUY COFFEE BEANS FOR HOME – I.PART

How they can be marked coffee beans: Blend coffee beans A mixture of beans from multiple locations, different varieties, roast levels, or flavor profiles of coffee is known as a Coffee Blend.Blending is done for various different goals. Some companies blend beans to save money. But generally blending is done to create coffee drinks with […]

BARISTA, BREWER AND HOME BARISTA

Barista It is general name for people who are mainly working with espresso machine in coffee shops. Similar name it is is used also for professions like are “Solicitors” or “Layer”. For the reason it can be confusing for some people. Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2018-2019Some Rights ReservedOriginal content here is published under these license terms: X License Type:Attribution, Share AlikeLicense […]

HOW TO BE GOOD HOME BARISTA

Home Barista is: A Home Barista is a specific person. The main character of a Home Barista is a deep passion for specialty coffee and the way of life that is associated with. Being a Home Barista not only awakes their inner fire, but it also brings them inner peace. They see specialty coffee culture […]

THE ART OF COFFEE GRINDING

Grinder If the grinder, is not of very good quality, you will get lots of dust in the coffee. The dust will get into the coffee mainly when you do coffee via French press, Mokka pot, or you can use steel filters. The brewing process can continue afterwards, and the taste of the coffee drink […]

CUP OR MUG OF COFFEE?

Cups vs. Mugs Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes What are the differences between cups and mugs? There are many possible different definitions for cups and mugs. Generally, it can be concluded that the capacity is the main aspect that differentiates cups from mugs. Cups are smaller than mugs. A cup typically holds not […]

SHADE GROWN COFFEE CHERRIES

The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The next best time is today. – Chinese proverb Trees on Coffee plantation We need trees. Why are trees so important? According to the Irish Botanist, Diana Beresford-Kroeger, trees are the most important living organisms on earth! Trees protect and feed our planet. They […]

TASTE OF COFFEE AND ART OF LIGHTING

The art of lighting “The secret to life is to put yourself in the right lighting. For some, it’s a Broadway spotlight; for others, a lamplit desk. Use your natural powers — of persistence, concentration, and insight — to do work you love and work that matters. Solve problems. make art, think deeply.”  – Susan […]

MISTAKES AND SOLUTIONS AT FILTER COFFEE

Possible sensory characteristics of the final coffee drink CORRECT: sweetness, complex acidity/fruit tones, sweet & ripe, full body, long ending UNDER-EXTRACTED: Sourness, saltiness, grassy, quick finish, lacking sweet, straw feeling OVER-EXTRACTED: bitter, sharp, dry, saltiness FLAT FLAVOURS: Usually the problem is not only created during the brewing process (for example by not choosing a suitable […]

COFFEE BREWING – DEFINITION

Brewing Brewing is a very important part of all the processes. It is hard to say what part of the process, from selecting coffee beans, equipment, preparation, blooming or even writing the recipe for the coffee drink to be served, is most important. I think the only difference is in the time for blooming and […]

COFFFEE BLOOMING – WHAT IS IT?

Blooming – what is it? The blooming process is one of the more important processes of the coffee preparation. The main reason is that this time one starts the first relation/connection between the water and the coffee grains. Also, this time you start to create the flavours. Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2018-2019Some Rights ReservedOriginal content here is published under […]

COFFEE AT HOME OR IN COFFEE SHOP

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 […]

10 TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR BREWING SKILLS

Coffee enjoying & Brewing skills Buy freshly roasted, whole beans. I prefer to purchase beans that come with a roasting date that is not older than 2 to 4 weeks. I use them within 6 weeks. Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2017-2018Some Rights ReservedOriginal content here is published under these license terms: X License Type:Attribution, Share AlikeLicense Abstract:You may copy this content, […]

TOP 5 SPECIALTY COFFEE SHOPS IN UBUD, BALI 2018

TOP 5 SPECIALTY COFFEE SHOP IN UBUD 2018 Seniman Coffee Studio Seniman is a spacious and beautifully designed coffee shop in the center of Ubud. The team offers a wide variety of flavourful syphon, pour-over, Chemex and Aeoropress brews made with single-origin coffee beans from Indonesia, Africa, and South and Central America. Seniman celebrates their […]

THE BEUTY OF BREACHING

Specialty Coffee & the Beauty of Breathing Breath is the link between mind and body – Dan Brulé, world-renowned pioneer in Breathwork Breathing is in our basic human nature. We need oxygen to nourish our bodies. With each breath, we also inhale various aromas from our environment. Aromas affect our thoughts and emotions in everyday […]

COFFEE & CHEESE – PAIRING

Coffee & Cheese – … And Miracles will happen A miracle is when the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. A miracle is when one plus one equals a thousand. – Carl Frederick Buechner, American writer and theologian Pairing wine & cheese Serving wine in combination with cheese is a pleasure and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 CHERRY PROCESING METHODS

Wet Process Most of the specialty coffee is processed is via this method. The method is called wet process because water is used to remove the outer layers that surround the coffee beans. The final cup is clean, sweet and lighter in the body. The acidity is well-balanced. High-quality wet-processed coffee beans are cultivated in […]

ROMANTIC MORNING WITH CUP OF COFFEE

The new day always starts with coffee Many people say: “My day starts after a cup of coffee.” I say: “My day already starts when I prepare my coffee.” I wake up slowly as soon as I start smelling the aromas when opening the coffee bag and grinding the beans. I like to smell the […]