Blog

Latte art is primarily a nice way of offering your customers a little recognition, a ‘Thank you for drinking coffee with us.’ It is also a way to give a really nice surprise to your guests at home. With latte...

There is no better way to pamper your guests or to win customer loyalty than by giving them a perfectly made cappuccino. But how do you make that perfect silky milk topping? Nice milk froth (or foam) should be thick,...

The Japanese Kalita coffee dripper is a less well-known coffee maker. It is comparable to the classic V60 but the shape of its filter base is different. The filter base is a horizontal, flat filter bed with a cross-section measuring...

In this blog we will talk about perfecting coffee extraction, more specifically over- and under-extraction. We'll explain the different parameters and their influence on flavour. The flow-through time is very important for a filter coffee’s flavour. The flow-through time is controlled...

Like acidity is bitterness another important component of coffee's flavour. A minimal level of bitterness is always present and is a positive trait, because it balances the acidity and ensures that it comes through less sharply. As soon as the bitterness level...

Acidity is an essential component in arabica coffees. One type has more acidity than the other, and it depends mainly on the variety, a mineral-rich soil and the altitude. To understand the acidity in coffee we advise you to keep...

Customer: ‘Good morning, I have heard that you have nice coffee. I would like a black coffee please.’ Barista: ‘Great, and which coffee would you like? An espresso or a filter coffee?’ Customer: ‘Filter coffee?’ (Frowning) ‘Oh no, I don’t...

As a coffee enthusiast, you're likely familiar with the difference between filter coffee and espresso. However, let's delve deeper into the specifics of this contrast in our blog. Join us as we clarify the nuanced differences between filter coffee and espresso. Water to coffee...

Table of Contents What is Cupping? How Do You Cup? Looking Smelling Add Water and Break the Coffee Crust Coffee Cuppings at Different Temperatures The Aftertaste What is a Q-Grader? 1. What is Cupping? Cupping or tasting coffee is a...

In this blog you will discover the transformative journey of direct trade coffee, where ethical practices meet exquisite flavors. Explore the impact on growers, sustainability, and the rich narrative behind every cup.  Table of Contents Direct Trade Ethics Quality Knowledge...

In this blog, we'll look into the differences between direct and indirect trade in the coffee industry, exploring the best practices for ethical sourcing.  Table of Contents Indirect trade Direct trade The balance between direct and indirect trade Direct Fair...

The coffee plant is grown in more than seventy countries located in the equatorial regions. The coffee-growing regions generally lie between the 25th parallel north and the 30th parallel south of the equator. This strip is also known as the...

When harvesting or picking coffee berries, the beans must be removed from the berry. There are four different methods to do this, and each method may vary from country to country and between regions. There is the dry method, the wet...

After harvesting or picking coffee berries, the beans must be removed from the berry. There are four different methods to do this, and each method may vary from country to country and between regions. There is the dry method, the wet processing...