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July 11, 2023

How is cold brew technology evolving?

June 28, 2023

How are cold coffee beverages changing?

May 31, 2023

How can specialty coffee shops use automation to improve extraction?

May 24, 2023

How do specialty coffee shops filter water for coffee?

May 16, 2023

Should baristas use different paper filters for different roast profiles?

August 30, 2023

Exploring the evolution of the AeroPress

For some years now, the AeroPress has been one of the most beloved manual brewers in the specialty coffee sector. Industry professionals and coffee enthusiasts around the world have developed a wide range of recipes for the AeroPress. However, since its invention in 2005, the design of the AeroPress has largely remained the same. That is until 2019 when the AeroPress Go was launched – a more compact and travel-ready… read more

For some years now, the AeroPress has been one of the most beloved manual brewers in the specialty coffee sector. Industry professionals and coffee enthusiasts around the world have developed a wide range of recipes for the AeroPress. However, since… read more

August 30, 2023

Exploring the evolution of the AeroPress

For some years now, the AeroPress has been one of the most beloved manual brewers in the specialty coffee sector. Industry professionals and coffee enthusiasts...

July 11, 2023

How is cold brew technology evolving?

To say cold brew is popular is something of an understatement. According to Technavio, the value of the global coffee market will grow by 26.44%...

June 28, 2023

How are cold coffee beverages changing?

Ten or so years ago, the only cold beverages available on café menus were limited to a number of iced drinks. Fast forward to today...

May 31, 2023

How can specialty coffee shops use automation to improve extraction?

In specialty coffee shops around the world, there has never been more of a focus on improving coffee extraction. One of the biggest skills any...

May 24, 2023

How do specialty coffee shops filter water for coffee?

For some time now, the conversation around water quality for coffee has become more and more prominent across the global specialty coffee sector. Coffee shops...

May 16, 2023

Should baristas use different paper filters for different roast profiles?

When it comes to brewing filter coffee, there are a seemingly endless number of variables to consider. Dose, yield, water temperature and quality, grind size,...

April 26, 2023

Why does cold brew taste different to other coffee brewing methods?

Cold brew is one of the most popular drinks in coffee shops around the world. According to research firm Technavio, the value of the global...

April 10, 2023

What’s the difference between paper and metal AeroPress filters?

The AeroPress is one of the most versatile coffee brewers in the world, and is beloved by many for its ability to prepare many different...

April 3, 2023

What kind of burrs are used in hand grinders?

Although many people use electric grinders, hand (or manual) coffee grinders are still incredibly popular among both coffee professionals and consumers. This is mostly because...

March 27, 2023

How to prevent clumping when grinding coffee

There are a seemingly endless number of variables you need to account for when preparing high-quality espresso. These include – but aren’t limited to –...

January 12, 2023

What is syphon brewing & how does it affect coffee extraction?

There are an ever-growing number of ways to prepare filter coffee, each of which has its own effect on flavour and texture. However, for the...

January 3, 2023

What is the Weiss Distribution Technique & should you use it before tamping coffee?

There are many variables to consider when pulling espresso shots, which include dose, yield, extraction time, and grind size. As well as these, we also...

December 7, 2022

How do you pour great latte art at home?

When the majority of out-of-home coffee businesses closed in the first few months of the pandemic, many consumers started to make more coffee at home....

December 1, 2022

Do we need to rethink the relationship between grind size and coffee extraction?

There are a number of variables we must account for when extracting coffee – whether as espresso, filter, or other brewing methods such as cold...

November 3, 2022

How can you brew coffee with the AeroPress using different grind sizes?

The AeroPress is one of the most widely used and enjoyed brewers in the coffee industry. Its versatility has led many people to create their...

November 1, 2022

How has grinder technology developed to preserve coffee freshness?

As many coffee professionals will confirm, if you want to pull excellent espresso shots, investing in a high-quality grinder is essential. While the espresso machine...