Anyone who has been around the coffee game must have seen a shift in the last 20-30 years or so. This ‘shift’ in coffee shops, coffee roasters, and home brewing has changed so much…
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Have you ever been chased by a bunch of nerds? Ever had to run from the scowl of a mob of elitists who all know better than you and all know what you should…
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I’m a mad coffee nut, so when I got the chance to spend a few days in Istanbul last year my thoughts immediately turned to coffee. Turkey has a rich an interesting history (just…
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So you’re getting into coffee and the next step is getting a gooseneck kettle? Smart move. These things look awesome and also provide features that make things easier and help your brew. My coffee…
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One of the most important things you can learn to help you appreciate coffee, but something that is frighteningly poorly understood, is the difference between body and clarity. I remembering not understanding this and…
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Siphon Coffee is a mysterious creature, made from a Siphon Coffee Maker – often referred to as a Vacuum Pot or a Vacuum Coffee Maker – an absolutely outrageous looking piece of kit, is…
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If you followed music coming from the UK back in the mid 90s – and God knows I did! – you’ll have heard this catchy number by Blur. Now I think he was talking…
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Many, many moons ago, an Abyssinian goatherder who went by the name of Kaldi was confused and concerned. His loyal herd of goats that were his prized possessions and also his livelihood were acting…
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Sometimes spending 15 minutes in the morning expertly brewing a cup of the finest java is too much. Sometimes you want that caffeine hit quickly. That’s where instant coffee comes in. Providing you can…
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When people first getting into coffee, they think it tastes brown and bitter. When people are total coffee nerds like me, they make amazing coffee that tastes of vanilla, blueberry or blackcurrant – not…