Mindful Living with Coffee
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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 […]
COFFEE AND EMOTIONS’ CONNECTION
Schedule for the Emotions: Step number one is to gauge the first feeling you experience. Based on this, we begin to judge the coffee before us. It’s like first meeting someone. Based upon our initial reaction, we’ll quickly regard the coffee positively or negatively. Our feelings could be influenced by the package, smell, the person […]
OUR EMOTIONAL RESPONSE TO THE COFFEE EXPERIENCE
Flavors alone are only remembered for a short time. But once they’re connected with some other sensory or emotional response—some moment, person, place, or experience—we can remember the “coffee moment or experience” for a long time.Emotions give even more weight to the coffee experience. Whatever feelings we have while drinking will have an impact on […]
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 […]
Gooseneck Pour-Over Electric Kettles – Which One Is The Best Option for Home Baristas?
About During the last couple of months, I had the opportunity test 3 different electric kettles. Approximately 5 months ago, I bought a Timemore kettle. It was a very good kettle, but unfortunately, after 3 months, it stopped working. I brought it back to have it fixed. They changed the base of the kettle, but […]
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: […]
Life Is Too Short For “Bad Coffee”
This is a very common saying. In fact, I’ve used it myself on numerous occasions. But that was before I’d come to appreciate the Asian view on coffee culture—one that is far more liberal. In the East, people take a less pretentious approach than their western counterparts, and judgement is splendidly lacking. Does bad coffee […]
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 […]
BEFORE ALL ELSE: AFTERTASTE
What is “Aftertaste”? After swallowing a mouthful of coffee, every one of its elements mingle together, forming what’s known as the aftertaste. Needless to say, the aftertaste is very important. In many cases, it’s what makes a particular blend so unique. Post-imbibement, sip complete, we’re set to ask the magic question. “What does this remind […]
FRENCH PRESS COFFEE BREWING
French Press coffee brewing is one of the easiest preparation methods. Many people all around the world use this unique brewing device not only to prepare delightful coffee, but also tea. However, compared to other filter preparation methods, the French Press brews coffee that could a less healthy option for some people. The reason for […]
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 […]
THE ART OF COFFEE DRINKING
There’s nothing quite like a fresh start Coffee is not just a drink. It’s a wonderful sensational experience! To fully appreciate the aromas and flavors of our coffee drinks, we should make it a habit to cleanse our mouths properly before taking the first sip. What’s the best way to cleanse our palates? There are […]
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 Reserved Original content here is published under these license terms: X License Type: Attribution, Share Alike License Abstract: You may copy this content, create derivative work from it, and re-publish it, provided you include an overt […]
Why I Love Filter Coffee So Much
My first memorable experience with coffee was smelling the drink while I was in the kitchen with my mother. She’d put on a pot for herself or friends, and soon our house would be a cafe. The aroma still returns me to those soothing days of youth. Later on, when I was a teenager, a […]
ON COFFEE FARM – COFFEE FLOWERS AND COFFEE CHERRIES
Coffee farm Smart coffee-farmers are also passionate bee-keeper! That way, they are making sure that plenty bees and butterflies are dancing around their coffee-gardens. Fruitful work enables them to harvest excellent coffee beans. After all, they can also collect and enjoy delicious honey! Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2017-2019Some Rights Reserved Original content here is published under these license terms: […]
GREEN COFFEE CLASSIFICATION
Overview The evaluation and grading of green coffee beans is an important step in ensuring an excellent final cup of coffee. Only the finest quality coffee beans should be used for the preparation of extraordinary coffee drinks. Excellent roasting and brewing practices combined with poor-quality coffee beans will not create memorable coffee experiences. Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2018-2019Some Rights […]
HARIO – AN INSPIRING JAPANESE COMPANY
HARIO – History and Philosophy The message of the Kaizen strategy is that not a day should go by without some kind of improvement being made somewhere in the company. -Masaaki Imai, a Japanese organizational theorist and management consultant Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2018-2020Some Rights Reserved Original content here is published under these license terms: X License Type: Attribution, […]
COFFEE CULTURE IN ASIA
Coffee travel around South – East Asia When I was travelling around Asia, I spoke with many local baristas. I also used the chance to participate in various coffee brewing workshops. I am amazed, how baristas in Asia generally have a strong desire to really understand the complex processes of coffee growing, harvesting, processing, roasting, […]
GREEN COFFEE BEANS CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM – SCAA
History of SCA SCAA – Specialty Coffee Association of America founded as small group of coffee professionals in 1982. Now is the World largest coffee trade association. SCAE – Specialty Coffee Association of Europe founded in London on 1998. Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2019Some Rights Reserved Original content here is published under these license terms: X License Type: Attribution, […]
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 Reserved Original content here is published under these license terms: X […]
MINDSET FOR SUCCESS WITH SPECIALTY COFFEE
Mindset is your rudder in the boat of your life. – Shan White, Life Coach Let’s be the best version of ourselves, every day! Let’s practise mindset work with specialty coffee! We strongly believe that being the best version of ourselves starts with a positive growth-mindset. Coffee Nomads never settle! Our mindset determines how we […]
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. My coffee ritual Ceramic coffee cup […]
Specialty Coffee: One Moment, One Beautiful Discovery
We live only to discover beauty. All else is a form of waiting ~ Kahlil Gibran, Lebanese writer (1883- 1931) Let’s experience the beauty of life – every moment! Let’s not wait for something to happen because the Now is all we have. Beauty happens all the time. 😊
CHEMEX AND HOW TO ADAPT REGULAR MELITTA FILTER FOR CHEMEX
Take care of all your memories. For you cannot relive them. –Bob Dylan The first time we saw a Chemex was in the spring 2014, inside a small coffee shop in Casco Viejo, the historic district of Panama City. We were curious about this object. It reminded us of a laboratory apparatus. We were instantly […]
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 […]
THE ENERGY OF COFFEE
Energy in coffee – four small articles Smell, Taste, Enjoy or what is true coffee passion. Every coffee-lover should have at least three coffee monkeys inside themselves. Each monkey has a different task. One focuses on tasting flavours. Another one explores the aromas with his/her nose. And one more monkey feels the body of the […]
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 […]
COFFEE MOMENTS AND THE ART OF TAKING FIRST STEP
hat you think, you become. What you feel, you attract. What you imagine, you create. –Buddha First step I am sure, everybody experiences moments during which we are unsure, if we are ready to start an activity or not. It could be – for example – our wish to try out a new coffee brewing […]
WHY IS COFFEE SO POPULAR?
Simple things and small shifts in thinking can change our life… and the world. Often times, we are getting too comfortable in our daily routines. We stop challenging ourselves and lose the drive in making our life more meaningful, interesting and fun. One of the thing is “coffee”. Overview There is a way to make […]
COFFEE BREWING – SMALL DETAILS
Ideal recipe for coffee brewing, what it will work for each coffee “DOESN’T EXIST!” Coffee recipes are ideal, for beginning and coffee shops. Once you start with coffee brewing. After, you will get some new skills, try to avoid of using some recipes. Even in good coffee shops, where are experienced Baristas and often they […]
BARISTA’S PHYLOSOPHY IN ASIA
Asian Baristas philosophy Skilful masters of life keep moving forward, no matter how good or bad their circumstances are. They are attentive and notice the bitter ‘beans’ of life. At the same time, they keep in mind that interesting, memorable and balanced moments develop from a kaleidoscope of flavours. Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2018-2019Some Rights Reserved Original content here […]
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! […]
COFFEE CUPPING, WHAT IS MEAN?
“May you taste, smell, and touch your dreams of a beautiful tomorrow.” – Jonathan Lockwood Huie, philosopher of happiness About Coffee experts and aficionados organize coffee cuppings to taste, analyze and grade various samples of different beans for quality. Exactness and patience are vital skills for successful cupping sessions. Coffee cupping events are fun and filled […]
CREATIVE SPECIALTY COFFEE SHOPS IN PRAGUE
Overview Did you know that Prague is the home of a famous, metaphorically called ‘Dancing House’ – a building that represents the Yin and Yang philosophy of life? The Yin and Yang symbol dates back to ancient China and represents the belief that everything in the universe consists of two forces that are opposing but […]
SUSTAINABLE FARMING – HARMONY IN DIVERSITY
“The essence of beauty is unity in variety.” – Felix Mendelssohn, German composer (1809 – 1847) Coffee plantation Many coffee farmers do not only grow coffee plants on their plantations. Instead. They cultivate the coffee plants in the in the shade of taller trees together with various types of fruits and vegetables such as bananas […]
LIVING AN INTERESTING LIFE…. WITH COFFEE
I was brought up to believe you should always live the most interesting life you can. Nick McDonell, American writer What makes coffee experiences interesting? Moments that we remember…Forever For me, interesting experiences are inspiring moments that I will remember. Let’s close our eyes and let’s think about the last time we truly enjoyed wonderful […]
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 Reserved Original […]
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 […]
LIFE IS LIKE CUP OF COFFEE
A cup/mug of coffee – Seen as a beautiful metaphor There are many word pictures – so-called metaphors – for our lives. Life can be seen as an adventure, a battle or perhaps a journey. Metaphors can inspire us. We use them to make sense of our lives. Word pictures help us seeing the big […]
KOSICE – MULTICULTURAL SPOT OF CENTRAL EUROPE
A blog about the Coffee culture of a less known, but vibrant city within the EU Find yourself in one of the inspiring coffee shops within this innovative and timeless city Košice – the second biggest city in Slovakia – has a rich history and a long multicultural tradition. It’s a fascinating cosmopolitan city, where […]
UNPLEASENT FLAVOURS IN A COFFEE
Coffee flavours Some of the unpleasant flavours Bitter flavours are usually connected with a higher temperature of brewing water. Also, if the coffee tastes bitter, it’s recommended to let the drink cool down a little bit. Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2019Some Rights Reserved Original content here is published under these license terms: X License Type: Attribution, Share Alike License […]
PEACEFUL CREATIVE COFFEE MORNINGS
Go within every day and find the inner strength so that the world will not blow your candle out. – Katherine Dunham The act of preparing and enjoying a cup of delicious coffee is a wonderful morning ritual, especially during the winter time. The moments between waking up in the morning and getting ready for […]
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 WAVES & WISDOM
Happiness comes in waves. ? Coffee as a product and the way of life associated with it is developing in several different ‘waves’. Three significant waves of coffee advancements have been recognised by coffee lovers:
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 DRIPPERS – WHAT EQUIPMENT IS THE BEST FOR YOU.
Hario focus on Clarity Wood neck focus on Body Aeropress focus on Body Chemex focus on Clarity Kalita focus on clarity but create also a good body Melita focus on Clarity French Press, focus on Body Clever Dripper focus on Body and Clarity Moka pot focus on body Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2018Some Rights Reserved Original content here is […]
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 Reserved Original content […]
OTHER – LESS KNOWN COFFEE PROCESSING METHODS
How we have written in blog, more heree. There three main coffee processing methods: Wet / Washed Dry / Natural Honey There are more, less popular coffee processing methods.
THE ART OF SPECIALTY COFFEE CULTURE
Specialty coffee culture is a multi-sensual, aesthetic experience. We experience the preparation and enjoyment of the coffee drink itself with not only our nose and taste-buds, but also with all our other senses. Not only do we appreciate the magic of the coffee drink in all its aspects, but we also notice and enjoy the […]
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, PART III.
What to look for when buying coffee beans: The date of roasting, is an important factor that needs to be taken into account when brewing coffee. For brewed coffee it’s recommended to use the coffee beans 2 – 14 days after they had been roasted (max. 30 days off roast). To get excellent results for […]
HOW TO BUY COFFEE BEASN FOR HOME – II.PART
How they can be marked coffee beans: Microdot and Single origin coffee beans. Many times, not marked on the packaging. But you will know thanks to the price. The Microdots are more expensive, than other coffee 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 […]
TWO COFFEE BLOGS FOR THE NEW YEAR 2019
The New Year celebration with cup of coffee Usually, The New Year, I am starting with my traditional cup of coffee, created from the nice people that I have met during the previous year. For each person, I add one coffee bean. Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2019Some Rights Reserved Original content here is published under these license terms: X […]
COFFEE QUOTES & INSPIRATION FOR 2019 III. PART
Coffee is a friend that I like to spend time with, especially in the morning. Happiness can be bought with a cup of coffee. Coffee is the first step of a successful day. Health benefits after drinking a cup of coffee: “You are filled with happiness and energy and don’t worry anymore about your health.” […]
COFFEE QUOTES & INSPIRATION FOR 2019 PART II.
Bag of coffee beans from The Coffee Collective Make a new friend. Prepare a cup of coffee. I am going to do amazing things in my life. But first, I need a cup of coffee. One more cup of coffee today so that this Monday will be shorter. Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2018Some Rights Reserved Original content here is […]
COFFEE QUOTES & INSPIRATION FOR 2019 – PART I.
A balanced life means to hold one cup of coffee in each hand. Weird is just a side effect of being awesome. Coffee is always a popular topic. Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2018Some Rights Reserved Original content here is published under these license terms: X License Type: Attribution, Share Alike License Abstract: You may copy this content, create derivative […]
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 Reserved Original content here is published under these license terms: X License […]
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 […]
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 Reserved Original content here is published under these license terms: X License Type: Attribution, Share Alike License […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Reserved Original content here is published […]
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 Reserved Original content here is published […]
BAJAREQUE – IN PANAMA CITY
Casco Viejo, Panama City Today we went to Bajareque, a small fascinating coffee shop in Casco Viejo, a neighborhood in Panama City with lots of Spanish colonial architecture. As soon as the barista of the coffee shop found out that we are passionate about coffee, he introduced us to a manager, who gave us a […]
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 Reserved Original content here is published under these license terms: X License Type: Attribution, Share Alike License […]
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 […]
THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS AROUND DA LAT, VIETNAM: A COFFEE PARADISE
Da Lat, Central Vietnam They cooperate closely with farmers who own small coffee plantations in the outskirts of Da Lat. It is their aim to create a support framework to empower farmers so that they are fully equipped with the vital skills required to cultivate and process high-quality Arabica coffee beans. Passion goes a long […]
UNIQUE COFFEE SPOT IN CENTRAL VIETNAM
DA LAT Light and transparency are some of the main features of La Viet. The high and open space of the innovative coffee shop is surrounded by glass walls, allowing passers-by to see what’s going on inside. Glass walls also surround the roaster and workshop inside the building. Pipelines are visible across the walls; they […]
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 Reserved Original content here is published under these license terms: […]
THE GALLERY DRIP COFFEE, BANGKOK – A WORK OF ART
LIFE IS ART. The Gallery Drip Coffee shop is located at the bottom floor of the Bangkok Art and Culture Center, right next to the entrance. Surrounded by lofty glass windows, the space of the coffee-shop is limited yet it is bursting with inspiring work of art. Guests are invited to enjoy coffee while appreciating […]
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. Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2018Some Rights Reserved Original content here is published under these license terms: […]
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 […]
TOP 5 PLACES IN CHIANG MAI FOR BREAKFAST WITH COFFEE
Kissaten is Japanese style of the morning ritual, “Eat good with a cup of coffee in the morning.” This is the first step for success day. Here, you can find five amazing places to get fully energetic breakfast with tasty coffee in Chiang Mai / Thailand. The city is called also “Capital city of coffee in South-East Asia” […]
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 […]
TOP SPECIALTY COFFEE SHOPS IN SINGAPORE
Singapore The city offers an interesting specialty coffee culture. It’s a blend of traditional and futuristic, forward-thinking highlights. It combines traditional Asian coffee preparing rituals that are inspired by the Buddhist tea ceremony with various modern aspects. A lot of inspiration comes from Australia’s unique coffee culture. Coffee-lovers in Singapore are dynamic and creative, but […]
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 […]
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 […]
World Barista Championship (WBC) + IDEA
World Barista Championship (WBC): Who is the winner? Why changing passion for competition? It is competition, which started in Monte Carlo, Monaco in 2000. The first winner was Robert Thoresen from Norway. It is running every year in different place around The World. The last one took place in Amsterdam. A couple of days ago, somebody told […]
GO DEEPER & DISCOVER THE WORLD OF FLAVORS
Four coffee essays My last journey to Thailand inspired me to think differently about the process of coffee roasting. In the recent past, I observed, how light roasted coffee became more and more popular in Europe. I remember that earlier on, coffee lovers generally preferred more dark roasted coffee. Now, I realize, that a time […]
COFFEE PEOPLE & EVOLUTION, WITHIN COFFEE LOVERS
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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 […]
HIBRIDO DE TIMOR – HDT
A legend is often told in Timor… It’s about a little boy and his crocodile friend that turned himself into the island of Timor out of love for the boy. The legend explains Timor’s mountainous, crocodile-like shape. Timorese have a special affinity not only with coffee but also with crocodiles! Hibrido de Timor (HDT), also […]
ONE DROP, SECOND DROP……
Moments fro Asia During my last day in Chiang Mai, I rented a bike and decided to drive out of the city center to explore more interesting places. After driving around for a couple hours, I discovered a Buddhist temple, next to a small village. I left my bike at the gate I entered the […]
MONK OF MOKA
The Monk of Mokha Book by Dave Eggers Do what you love. Dream Big. Be Bold. Make It Happen. The best-selling author Dave Eggers tells the inspiring story of Mokhtar Alkhanshali, a young Yemeni-American coffee-lover. Mokhtar was working as a doorman of a residential complex in San Francisco. He had a ‘safe job’, but no clear […]
THE PACAMARA VARIETAL COFFEE CHERRIES
Opposites attract… Pacamara coffee beans – history The Pacamara coffee varietal resulted from the crossing of two varieties. Which are quite different from each other: the Pacas and Maragogype varietals. It’s name combines the first four letters of each parent varietal. The Salvadoran Institute for Coffee Research (ISIC) created this relatively new coffee varietal in […]
COFFEE PREPARATION PRAYER
It does not matter if you are preparing Espresso, Pour-Over, Chemex or Hario. Do not mind what other people are saying. Only you know, what is best for you. You chose your favorite coffee preparation process. Do not let other people manipulate you. A coffee prayer could help you to improve the way you are […]
SPECIALTY COFFEE IN SOUTHERN VIETNAM
Vietnam is not known for specialty coffee. Well, not yet. During our visit to the second largest coffee producing country in the world, we discovered an emerging specialty coffee movement. There is a growing close-knit, highly entrepreneurial natured community that is keen to spread their passion for high-grade and carefully crafted coffee beans and bring […]
FLORES ISLAND , BETWEEN ASIA AND AUSTRALIA
Nature of Flores island Colours are smiles of nature.‘ Leigh Hunt Indonesia consists of more than 17.000 islands. Flores is one of them. It is more than twice the size of Bali. The island is 450 km long and narrow. And it is fascinating!
TOP 9 COFFEE SHOPS IN CHIANG MAI, THAILAND
Thailand’s second largest city is an amazing place to be. It’s a magnet for creative minds and peace-seeking travelers. Here you can find many small coffee-shops run by highly passionate owners, who are happy to talk to you about coffee. Many of them are artists that are also involved in the entire coffee preparation process. […]
BEAING A HOME BARISTA
“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 […]
HAWAII KONA COFFEE
Nature is where it all begins for the Hawaiians. In fact, they call themselves keiki o ka aina children of the land’. – M. J. Harden, Author of Voices of Wisdom Hawaiian Elders Speak Hawaii – the 50th state of the USA – is an awe-inspiring geographical wonder, located out in the middle of the […]
JAMAICA BLUE MOUNTAINS COFFEE – FLAVOURS OF CARIBBEAN
Jamaica – The “land of wood and water” and excellent coffee Not all Jamaican coffee beans are classified as Blue Mountain Coffee. They are graded into Blue Mountain No. 1 – 3, Pea Berry and Triage. Other grades of Jamaican coffee beans include High Mountain Supreme, Jamaica Prime and Jamaica Select. Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2018Some Rights Reserved Original content […]
RUNIONESE COFFEE BEANS – BOURBON
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 […]
HEIRLOOM ARABICA – ETHIPIAN COFFEES
Heirloom’ coffees – Enjoy delicious historic flavors When trying to capture the essence of Ethiopian coffees, Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea, a Chicago based US coffee roasting company, cites the American dancer, Isadora Duncan (1877-1927): “No, I can’t explain the dance to you. If I could tell you what it meant, there would be no point […]
ETHIOPIAN COFFEE BEANS
You travel on until you return home; you live on until you return to earth. – Ethiopian Proverb Ethiopia is a fascinating country. ‘The Land of Origins’ has a rich history, hospitable people with deep spiritual traditions, indescribably beautiful landscapes with striking natural contrasts. Ethiopia is the home the world’s rarest animals and plants and […]
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 […]
GEISHA COFFEE BEANS
“Geisha coffee is just like that bold difference in a special wine that makes it stand out, with the coincidence that it is just a super pleasant taste! A symphony of flowers, citrus acidity and sweetness.” – Giorgio Bressani, Finca San Jeronimo Miramar, Guatemala “A cup of Geisha can provide something as close as we’ve […]
TOP 10 SPECIALTY COFFEE SHOPS IN UBUD – BALI
Ubud / Bali /Indonesia Bali’s vibrant coffee culture offers unique and inspiring experiences. Art is part of Balinese traditional life. More than 90% of Bali’s population practises Hinduism. They believe that gods and goddesses exist in the elements of nature. The spirit world and the human world, as most Balinese believe, interact constantly. By preparing food […]
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 […]
MY CHILDHOOD COFFEE MEMORIES
How it was started When I was about 3 to 5 years old, I experienced the magic of coffee for the very first time. I remember a friendly neighbor, who often came to visit my family during the afternoons for a chat and a cup of coffee. Back then, my parents prepared coffee with a […]
LEARNING BY DOING
“Every child is an artist, the problem is staying an artist when you grow up” – Pablo Picasso “Perfect coffee” We are often exposed to advertisements in our daily lives that single out the ‘best’ coffee beans or recipes how to brew the ‘best’ cup of coffee. Advertising techniques use the words ‘best’ and ‘better’ […]
COFFEE PAPER FILTERS
COFFEE FILTERS Coffee filters were invented in the early 1900s by Melitta Benz, a housewife from Dresden, Germany with a big passion for coffee. She was brewing coffees daily and was not happy with the fact that too many coffee grounds were getting into her final cup. To solve this problem, she linked two things […]
SHOULD WE DRINK WATER BEFORE, OR AFTER COFFEE?
Question: Should we drink water before or after coffee? Answer: It’s recommended to drink 2 glasses of water before drinking 1 cup of coffee. That way, we can enjoy the aftertaste of coffee longer. If we drink the water right after the coffee, Baristas could think that we didn’t like the coffee and that we […]
ERNA KNUTSEN FOUNDER OF SCA
An inspiring leader, who shaped the specialty coffee culture “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” – John Quincy Adams Knutsen emigrated from Norway to the USA when she was 5 years old. In her early 40s, she accepted a job as a […]
KINTO – Enjoying a Slow & Wholesome Coffee Style
Slow down and everything you are chasing will come around and catch you. -John De Paola Kinto, is an inspiring Japanese tableware company that handcrafts simple and elegant equipment for preparing and enjoying drip coffee. More and more coffee lovers around the world are now discovering this wonderful company and select their charming and comfortable […]
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 Reserved Original content here is published under […]
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 […]
MOKA POT – BIALETTI
A much-loved coffee brewing device, inspired by a simple washing machine.Little bit history not only for Home Barista) Bialetti Many coffee lovers use the Moka Pot with a big joy to prepare their daily coffee drinks. The Moka Pot not only brews delicious coffee in a convenient way, but using it also brings cozy feelings […]
KALITA
Brewing Equipment based on Traditional Handicrafts Kalita is a Japanese, family-run company, specializing in the production coffee brewing equipment since 1959. Its most famous instruments are the Wave Drippers and Wave Kettles. Kalita not only produces functional and beautiful pour-over instruments, but it also manufactures equipment that reflect the heart of Japan. Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2018Some Rights […]
HISTORY OF COFFEE – FIRST DRIPPER FROM MELITTA
Decisive Moments in the History of Coffee Culture: Melitta Benz – The Inventor of Paper Coffee Filter Exploring the history of pour-over coffee is exciting and inspiring! It’s a collection of stories about people like you and us – coffee lovers, who kept asking themselves, how they could improve the quality of their daily coffee […]
ALAN ADLER THE INVETOR OF AEROPRESS
AeroPress The AeroPress is the preferred coffee maker of many coffee aficionados. It’s the only brewing tool that has its own World Championship. Adam Adler – who owns over 40 patents – is the mastermind behind the AeroPress. He is a passionate inventor with an engineer’s mind, based in Silicon Valley, California. Adler appreciates simplicity, […]
TOP 10 SPECIALTY COFFEE SHOPS IN DUBLIN THAT YOU SHOULD NOT MISS
The specialty coffee scene in Dublin has exploded in recent years! In June 2016 the city hosted the World Barista Championship. A major part of the three-day event is the World coffee Championships. 3FE and Coffee Angel are internationally well known roasters and coffee shops and are the forerunners of Dublin’s thriving specialty scene. Well, […]
PANAMA CITY – SPECIALTY COFFEE
Panama City Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2018Some Rights Reserved Original content here is published under these license terms: X License Type: Attribution, Share Alike License 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 re-publication must itself be under the terms of this […]
CAFE RUIZ, BOQUTE, PANAMA AND CAFE PRINCESCA
Boquete in Panama We arrived at the mountain town of Boquete in Panama. There are many coffee plantations in Boquete. Today we took time and visited one of Panama’s most famous family-owned coffee companies: Cafe Ruiz. Our tour guide Carlos informed us about the art of growing, processing and tasting coffee. Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2018Some Rights Reserved Original […]
LAOS- COFFEE OF HIGHLANDS PEOPLE
About Laos Laos is located in the Greater Mekong Subregion. It is the only country in Southeast Asia that is landlocked. Laos is a communist country, which has been tied for centuries to its official religion – Theravada Buddhism. Throughout history, the powerful Mekong river ̶ known as the “mother of all rivers” – has […]
CAPTURING THE COFFEE AROMA WITH SMILE – COSTA RICA
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Province of Puntarenas, Costa Rica We traveled to Monteverde in the Central Highlands Region of Costa Rica. A long winding dirt road with excellent views leads to this mountaintop paradise. Monteverde is located between two cloud forests. Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2018Some Rights Reserved Original content here is published under these license terms: X License […]
SAN JOSE, PROVINCE OF CENTRAL COSTA RICA
Costa Rica While travelling around in Costa Rica, we try to explore the way of life and creativity of the locals as much as possible. One thing is for sure: Costa Rica is a home country of life-enjoyers! Most of the time, locals greet each other by saying ‘Pura Vida!’ (Pure life!) to each other. […]
THE HIGLANDS OF ALAJUELA, COSTA RICA
Province of Alajuela, Costa Rica San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica, is Province of Alajuela, Costa Rica surrounded by many small, charming towns and picturesque hills. Many of them are covered with coffee plantations. We took the time and visited the lovely towns Grecia, Sarchi, Naranjo and Zarcero. Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2018Some Rights Reserved Original content here […]
WHEN COFFEE SPEAKS….
Panama City, Panama Today we went to Bajareque, a small fascinating coffee shop in Casco Viejo, a neighborhood in Panama City with lots of Spanish colonial architecture. As soon as the barista of the coffee shop found out that we are passionate about coffee, he introduced us to a manager, who gave us a detailed […]
THE COFFEE FARM OF SENIOR AMMANDO NAVARRO
San Vito, Province of Puntarenas, Costa Rica Senior Luis Solis introduced us to some of his friends – Senior Armando Navarro and his family. We had been invited to visit their home and coffee plantation, which has a long family history. Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2018Some Rights Reserved Original content here is published under these license terms: X License […]
ORGANIC FARMA NEAR SAN VITO, COSTA RICA
San Vito San Vito is located southeast from San Jose, near of border with Panama. The town is capital city of Coto Brus district of Puntarenas Province. The city has good position on high plateau approx 900m above sea level.On the platau are many small farmrs. It is known mainly for organing production of fruits, […]
SILENT SMILLES AND A LOT OF GOOD COFFEE
About Granada is a city in western Nicaragua and the capital of the Granada Department. With an estimated population of 123,697 (2012), it is Nicaragua’s sixth most populous city. Granada is historically one of Nicaragua’s most important cities, economically and politically. It has a rich colonial heritage, seen in its architecture and structure. (Wikipedia) Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2018Some […]
THE ART OF SPECIALTY COFFEE & MINDFUL LIVING
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
Specialty coffee culture,
is a multi-sensual, aesthetic experience. All of our senses interact and influence our complex coffee experience. We experience the preparation and enjoyment of the coffee drink itself with not only our nose and taste-buds, but also with all our other senses. Not only do we appreciate the magic of the coffee drink in all its aspects, but we also notice and enjoy the beautiful utensils of the ritual and our pleasant surroundings. We taste, smell, see, hear and also touch. While we prepare and enjoy our coffee drinks, we also connect with our surroundings and take in the atmosphere. We are exploring our inner and outer worlds and experience, how one influences the other.