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September 25, 2025

Swirl, stir, or leave the bloom: Has specialty coffee decided what's best?

July 10, 2025

Why espresso gadgets have become so popular at coffee competitions

June 23, 2025

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May 27, 2025

How roasters can prioritise food safety when making cold brew

April 30, 2025

Why cup design is important for baristas

November 24, 2025

How grinder burr design is evolving

Burrs are the powerhouse of any grinder, providing a consistent particle size distribution to brew excellent coffee. Baristas and prosumers constantly demand innovation with their grinders, and manufacturers are responding by focusing on burr shape and design. Materials and finishes are also becoming more important, prolonging equipment lifespan and enhancing performance. As burr design becomes more precise, customisable, and sophisticated, the potential to unlock new coffee experiences for both espresso… read more

Burrs are the powerhouse of any grinder, providing a consistent particle size distribution to brew excellent coffee. Baristas and prosumers constantly demand innovation with their grinders, and manufacturers are responding by focusing on burr shape and design. Materials and finishes… read more

January 25, 2019

Everything you need to know to brew great pour over coffee

Pour over coffee has been embraced by the specialty coffee scene in recent years and there is much discussion about the best techniques and tools...

January 4, 2019

Melitta, Chemex, & More: A History of Pour Over Coffee

Step into any specialty coffee shop and you’ll probably see at least one pour over coffee device. The V60 and Chemex have been around for...

October 11, 2018

How Does Elevation Affect Your Ideal Coffee Brew Temperature?

There’s so much to consider when brewing exceptional coffee: grind size, brew time, pulsing and water dispersal, brew temperature… and elevation? Yes, elevation. While some...

October 10, 2018

Cold Brew Coffee: Different Brewing Methods Compared

Sweet and refreshing cold brew coffee is a great option for summer or in hotter climates. But how do you make cold brew? What do...

July 20, 2018

How Have World AeroPress Champion Recipes Changed Over The Years?

It’s been ten glorious years since the first World AeroPress Championship: ten years of experimental, creative, boundary-pushing – and, above all, fun – performances. When...

July 4, 2018

Testing Water in Pursuit of Excellent Coffee

As I watch the slow drip of my morning pour over, I like to tell myself that this coffee counts towards my daily intake of...

June 15, 2018

How Grind Size Can Help You Brew Better-Tasting Coffee

So, you want your coffee to taste even more delicious, sweet, and balanced. You want that incredible aroma and lingering aftertaste. And you want this...

April 30, 2018

How to Increase or Reduce Coffee Acidity During Brewing

Coffee acidity is a divisive term in coffee brewing. For some, it signals sharp, sour flavours. For others, it’s a revered attribute of a high-quality...

April 12, 2018

How to Limit Water Temperature Variation for Better Coffee

Water: it makes up 94–98% of your cup of coffee. But it’s not just the biggest ingredient in your beverage. Water temperature (along with its...

March 27, 2018

Basket Shapes & Water Quality: Filter Coffee in The Science Lab

What do you need to do to brew better filter coffee? That’s one of the many questions UC Davis Coffee Center is setting out to...

March 20, 2018

How to Improve Your Batch Brew Coffee

Batch brewers make brewing specialty coffee easy, consistent, and efficient. But just like manual brewing, a little effort can go a long way to getting...

March 12, 2018

5 Lessons I Learned From 4 AeroPress Champions (& Their Recipes)

The AeroPress is one of the best introductions into the world of specialty coffee. It’s affordable, fast, compact, and versatile. While it comes with a...

March 2, 2018

Coffee Brew Ratios: What You Need to Know

Coffee, in its simplest form, is ground beans and water. What determines whether we get a complex, balanced and aromatic coffee or a sour or...

February 12, 2018

How to brew better coffee at home

So, you want to make better, more delicious, and more aromatic coffee? You’re in the right place. Learning how to brew better coffee doesn’t need...

February 9, 2018

What Is Coffee? The 5 Faces of Our Favourite Drink

Coffee: it’s an intrinsic part of our world. For many people, it starts their day. It appears at business meetings and lunch breaks, first dates...

December 15, 2017

A Brewer’s Guide to Choosing a (Good) Coffee Grinder

Are you looking for an even better-tasting cup of coffee? Then maybe it’s time to invest in a new coffee grinder. But with all the...