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 […]

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! […]

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 FROM AKHA PEOPLE

The Akha People of Northern Thailand One does not have the ability to throw away our customs any more than a buffalo has the ability to have its footprints one place and its body someplace else. Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2018Some Rights ReservedOriginal content here is published under these license terms: X License Type:Attribution, Share AlikeLicense Abstract:You may copy this content, […]

INTERESTING IDEA FROM CHIANG MAI

Coffee stall in Chiang Mai The idea comes originally from Vietnam. There, local people offer freshly prepared tea on markets for a donation. The tea-maker is brewing the tea. The guests sit on small chairs around tea maker while holding tea-cups in their hands. When the tea is ready, the tea-maker will offer the tea […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

TOP 9 COFFEE SHOPS IN CHIANG MAI 2018

TOP 9 COFFEE SHOPS IN AND AROUND CHIANG MAI 2018 Here is upgraded article created in 2017. The old one is here: Like last year, I didn’t focus on bigger or more known coffee shops, but on smaller. On coffee-shops run by highly passionate owners, who are happy to talk to you about coffee. Here are […]

TOP 10 CREATIVE COFFEE SHOPS IN CHIANG MAI, THAILAND

Creativity is booming in Chiang Mai! Experience this thriving city and the art of making things happen! Expect the unexpected and get inspired! The interior design and atmosphere of coffee shops in Chiang Mai are not ‘faceless’. They not only reflect the personality and visions of their owners, but they also create new and memorable […]

THE VARIOUSE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN HONEY PROCESSES

Colour Your World! Coffee can be processed from the cherry to the green beans that are going to be roasted via a ‘Honey’ Processing Method. In doing so, only the skin and the pulp of the coffee cherry are removed. The coffee beans (seeds) are dried within the remaining honey-like, sugary, mucilage layer – the […]

SPECIALTY COFFEE SHOPS IN CHIANG MAI – III.PART

TOP 7  Specialty Coffee shops in Chiang Mai Rakuda photo artisans & cafe Address: 11/2, soi 1, Inthawarorol, Sripoom, Chiang Mai Website: https://rakuda-photo-artisans-and-cafe.business.site/ Rakuda was created to create. Located in Chiang Mai’s Old Town, Rakuda’s team celebrates the love for handcrafted films and coffee drinks. It’s a spacious place which includes a film lab, a gallery […]

COFFEE TOUR AROUND CHIANG MAI, BY BIKE

7 excellent coffee places outside Chiang Mai’s Old Town Renting a scooter or a bike is a nice way to explore Chiang Mai and its surroundings. There are many excellent and inspiring coffee places outside the city center of Chiang Mai. Here are my favorite ones: Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2018Some Rights ReservedOriginal content here is published under these […]

COFFEE – WALKING TOUR AROUND CHIANG MAI, THAILAND

Chiang Mai, Thailand – 6 Coffee Places that should not be missed in the Old Town Chiang Mai’s picturesque old town with its ancient temples and city wall can easily be explored on foot. Let’s walk on charming lanes and experience the city’s vibrant speciality coffee culture. There are many inspiring coffee places to choose […]