dav I sat down with the idea of writing about one thing, and ended up thinking about something else :) I've been thinking a lot about cream these past few days: does the color really matter? Do the lines matter? I mean, we all know something about…
Category: Uncategorised
Alternative milk: testing and choosing
It's hard to wow us with requests like "soy latte" these days, right? We're more than capable of handling all these vegan versions of traditional cappuccinos and lattes, and if you ask me, it's for the best. It's always good to expand your…
Single-basket portafilters. Is it goodbye?
…I mean, I gave up. I really tried, I swear. Honestly, I feel like I'm the last barista on Earth who finally started using only double portafilters, while all the other guys already did…
"Extract everything": proportions in espresso
The ideal coffee/water ratio for espresso is a never-ending story and always raises many questions. I've had my doubts about whether I'm the best person to write about this, mainly because I stick to the two rules in all my…
Making espresso (well) is a simple task.
Making espresso (well) is a simple task. There are very few requirements. We just need a good, clean grinder. A reasonably thermally stable espresso machine. The right water. Of course, a coffee that meets our expectations and…
"One, Two, Three, Fight!" or thoughts on the barista competition
I'm in danger of making this post seem a bit biased—and that's why I'm going to be very careful writing it. But I want to write it because this is the topic that truly excites me. I feel it's "alive," controversial, and that's all...
"Tell me if you freeze it..." – or on the cool side of coffee
Hello, hello! Good afternoon, everyone. First of all, I have to introduce myself, because I'm a new face here at Cafes San Agustín. My name is Liza, and I've been in the specialty coffee world since 2012, as…
La Rosa Farm, Honduras
This morning we received a new batch of Honduran coffee from the Marcala region. When it comes to high-quality coffee in Honduras, we're talking about Marcala coffee, which boasts agroecological characteristics and a special cup flavor…
GALIBIER, Blend
Like every July, the Tour de France has begun, and like every summer, the year's most special blend is now available. Cycling creates its legends with endless pain and effort. With improbable situations, with exceptions. With sweat, with heat...
KIMATHI
At the end of the week, we'll have "Kimathi" in our shop, the Kenyan coffee we've chosen for this summer. Here's all the information we have on this delicious coffee. Origin: Central Kenya Region: Kiambu Cooperative: Gititu FCS Washing Station: Kimathi Factory Cultivars:…
