Journal
Stories about coffee origins, brewing and culture
November 9, 2026
How to choose a coffee grinder for home
The single most important upgrade for home coffee quality is the grinder, not the machine. A burr grinder crushes beans to a uniform size, so every particle extracts evenly and th…
November 5, 2026
Peaberry coffee: what it is and how it tastes
Most coffee beans have one flat side. A peaberry does not: it is small, round and shaped a little like a pea. Peaberries are a natural quirk of the coffee plant, and some roasters…
November 5, 2026
How decaf coffee is made: Swiss Water, CO₂ and solvents
Decaf has a reputation problem: flat, papery, a coffee for people who do not really like coffee. That reputation comes from years of old beans and careless processing. Today many…
November 5, 2026
Espresso, lungo, americano, caffè crema: what is the difference?
Espresso, ristretto, lungo, americano, caffè crema: on a menu or a bean-to-cup machine they can look like the same coffee in different cup sizes. They are not. The difference is h…
November 5, 2026
How to make a cappuccino at home
A good cappuccino is simple: a shot of espresso, hot milk and a layer of fine, velvety foam, in a cup of about 150 to 180 ml. You can make one at home with an espresso machine, bu…
November 5, 2026
Which coffee beans for a bean-to-cup machine?
A bean-to-cup machine (also called a fully automatic or super-automatic machine) grinds, doses, tamps and brews at the press of a button. It makes good coffee easy, but it is also…
November 5, 2026
Coffee grind size chart for every brew method
Grind size is the setting that changes your coffee the most, and the one most people never touch. The finer the grind, the faster water pulls flavour out of the coffee; the coarse…
November 5, 2026
What is specialty coffee? The 80-point line explained
"Specialty coffee" is printed on more and more bags, café windows and supermarket shelves. It is not a marketing word without meaning: it has a definition, a scoring system and a…
November 5, 2026
How to choose good coffee beans: reading the label
"Best coffee beans" is one of the most searched coffee questions, and there is no single answer: the best beans are the ones that suit how you brew and what you like to taste. Wha…
November 5, 2026
How to use a moka pot without burning the coffee
The moka pot, the eight-sided aluminium pot that Bialetti made famous, sits on the stove in millions of kitchens, above all in Italy. It makes a small, strong, intense coffee with…
November 5, 2026
How to make French press coffee: ratio, grind and time
The French press is the simplest way to make full-bodied coffee at home: coarse coffee, hot water, four minutes, press. There is no paper filter, so the oils and fine particles th…
January 31, 2024
Choosing Your First Espresso Machine: Here's What to Look For
For millions of coffee lovers across the globe, drinking espresso has become a beloved tradition. But to make this dark, flavorful, velvety coffee , you'll need a guide on espress…