Espresso is changing – but does it need to?
Specialty coffee has transformed espresso. The industry’s preference for fruit-forward, sweeter, and brighter coffees has led many roasters and cafés to move away from traditional...
Matt Haw is a writer and barista who started working in the coffee industry in 2006. He has worked in several countries, including Norway and Japan.
More people are brewing coffee per household – but does that really matter?
Covid-19 fundamentally changed coffee consumer behaviour. At the height of the pandemic, 95% of coffee businesses temporarily closed, forcing more people to brew at home. ...
How grinders are leading the charge with innovation in specialty coffee
In any coffee shop, the grinder is arguably the most important piece of equipment, however, we can easily overlook its integral role. Even when paired...
Opening a coffee shop or roastery often isn’t straightforward – so how do you make sure it’s successful?
Many coffee enthusiasts dream of one day opening their own café or roastery. As their interest and knowledge grows, managing or owning a coffee shop...
Why grinder consistency is so important for perfect espresso
Both coffee professionals and home baristas understand how challenging it can be to use an inconsistent grinder. With so many factors at play – from...
How different cup shapes affect the flavour of coffee
Many different factors affect how we taste coffee – ranging from grind size to our age to the temperature of the beverage as it cools....
The espresso martini is a classic, but is it time for specialty coffee to move on?
The espresso martini is perhaps the quintessential coffee cocktail. When done “right”, the drinking experience should be a sublime balance of ice-cold vodka, complex espresso,...
How do we really define experimental processing?
Post-harvest processing is one of the most important steps in the coffee supply chain. Not only do these practices preserve (or improve) coffee quality, they...
What’s next for the World AeroPress Championship?
Competitions are some of the most exciting and innovative events in the coffee industry. Every year, many of us eagerly wait to find out who...
What does specialty coffee mean to different people around the world?
In recent years, we have clearly seen that specialty coffee is becoming more and more popular around the world. While the US and Europe remain...
How to find sustainable specialty coffee shops and roasters
Sustainability continues to be a pressing issue in the specialty coffee sector – and for good reason. With demand for more sustainable coffee continuing to...
How can baristas foam milk for specialty coffee without using steam?
For coffee professionals and consumers alike, a well-textured milk-based coffee beverage – such as a latte, flat white, or cappuccino – is a highly desirable...