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 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 […]

Large-sample experiment, conducted in Brazil A recent study had been conducted during a specialty coffee event in Brazil. The goal of the study was to investigate whether or not different shapes of coffee cups will affect the coffee drinking experience of taste and flavour. 276 participants – both amateurs and professional consumers – were asked […]

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 […]

Color is a power which directly influences the soul.  Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944), Russian painter and art theorist Cups in specialty coffee 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. As […]

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 ReservedOriginal content here is published under these license terms: X License Type:Attribution, Share AlikeLicense Summary:You may copy this content, […]

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 […]

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. 0

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 ReservedOriginal content here is published […]

Material of  cups The material of what the cup is made of influences the flavor and aroma of our final coffee drink. As a matter of fact, the same coffee beans – prepared with the same brewing technique – will taste different if we pour them in glasses, plastic, stainless steel, ceramic or porcelain cups. […]

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 […]

About This method has gained popularity in Japan. The Slow drip method is used mainly at cold brew. ”Hot” Slow drip is something like alternative between Pour over Drip coffee. When we prepare coffee via the Drip method, we are slowly dripping water over the coffee grounds. In doing so, the water does not overflow […]

Steps before you start: Prepare all equipment that you need. Check to see if the grinder is clean. Start preparing water. If you are in countries where you can use Tap water and it tastes good, I always recommend letting the water run for a few seconds before using it. While heating the water, you […]

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 […]

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 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. 0

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 […]

Types of used cheese “Old Holland”, a hard and dry cheese A soft, 48% milk cheese Radamer – Emmental, 45% milk A smoked soft cheese A hard cheese, covered with pepper A hard cheese, covered with paprika Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2019Some Rights ReservedOriginal content here is published under these license terms: X License Type:Attribution, Share AlikeLicense Summary:You may copy this […]

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 […]

Coffee – stories from coffee beans to coffee cups Every story has an end, but in life, every end is a new beginning. – Dakota Fanning (Uptown Girls) As a matter of fact, design parameters – such as the size, the shape and the opening of a cup – alter the multisensory tasting experience of […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

What is most important with coffee brewing I would say everything. All the processes are important. Hard to tell which one is most important. But I have tried to analyze, and in my opinion, these are the most important things: Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2018Some Rights ReservedOriginal content here is published under these license terms: X License Type:Attribution, Share AlikeLicense Summary:You […]

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 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 Summary:You may copy this […]

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 – … 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 […]

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 […]

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. Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2018Some Rights ReservedOriginal […]

How to correctly drink coffee, or how do you like to drink coffee? Do you mix your coffee drink with a spoon? Do you drink it at once or do you wait? Do drink it cold, or very hot, warm?What is the best way to enjoy your coffee, did you think about this? Maybe it […]

Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean. – Ryunosuke Satoro, Japanese writer, poet Coffee and food Why don’t we pair coffee with food, in order to enhance the complex flavors of both? In doing so, we could first smell and taste our coffee drinks. With no food at all to identify their […]

“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 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 […]

Barista and coffee brewing Many Baristas or coffee lovers are too much concerned about numbers.  They ask themselves, how many grams of coffee beans should I use? How many minutes should the pour-over process take? They worry about aspects that are less important in creating a delicious cup of coffee. Many people are changing nearly […]

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 […]