How to make seasonal or summer drinks and why
What makes a great customer experience and are seasonal drinks a part of it? This question can easily be answered by yourself probably....
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- Feb 27
Female Baristas - Empowering women in specialty coffee
To celebrate International Women’s Day, I wanted to explore why it’s important to acknowledge and empower women in the coffee industry.
- Jan 9
PUQpress, the perfect addition to your coffee bar
I have worked in coffee shops and espresso bars since I was 18, starting with classic flappy grinders, no scale and the believe that real...
- Dec 21, 2022
My Best Coffee Recipes of 2022
Every year I get to know new and exciting recipes, techniques and brewing devices. The coffee world is an industry that never stands...
- Dec 12, 2022
The Nucleus Link Sample Roaster
In September 2022 I competed in the World Brewers Cup in Australia with coffee that I roasted on a small sample roaster called ‘Nucleus...
- Dec 8, 2022
Why you should pay over 100€ for a coffee advent calendar.
Every year during christmas season, the coffee gifts pop out from every corner. From branded mugs to the classic christmas coffee blend,...
- Dec 7, 2022
Rancilio STILE - die neue Mühle für den Heimgebrauch
Eine neue Mühle hat sich der Rancilio-Familie angeschlossen! Der STILE Grinder von Rancilio Grindertec ist ein kompakter Allrounder und...
- Dec 7, 2022
Rancilio STILE Grinder Review
A new grinder has joined the Rancilio Family! The STILE grinder from Rancilio Grindertec is a compact all rounder and I had the chance to...
- Nov 3, 2022
Should judging be mandatory for coffee competitors?
This blog post explores how as a community we can improve judging in coffee competitions.
- Oct 25, 2022
How to brew a French Press
French Presses are probably one of the most common and easiest to use coffee making utensils on the market. The design and functionality...
- Oct 24, 2022
Things I wish I knew before my first Coffee Competition
I started competing in 2016.The decision to compete came after I watched Erna Tosberg, at the time the reigning champion and her...
- Oct 19, 2022
How I made my own Brewing Water
A competitor insight of how to figure out which water matches your competition coffee, based on my experience from the 2022 World Brewers...
- Oct 11, 2022
A Brewers Cup Competition Guide to Compulsory Service
A Brewers Cup Competition Guide to Compulsory Service after the 2022 World Brewers Cup in Melbourne After the 2022 World Brewers Cup in...
- Apr 26, 2022
Rancilio Silvia Pro X Review
The Silvia Pro X is the newest little one group espresso machine from Rancilio and I had the chance to test it. Let's start with the...
- Jan 31, 2022
Brewing Equipment - What is a MUPECO brewer?
What is your favorite way of preparing filter coffee? Often the answer is V60, Aeropress, Chemex or or or... and I would answer the same...
- Jan 26, 2022
Carbon Footprint of Coffee - how high is the Carbon Footprint of our favourite drink?
Coffee is essential for many of us. Coffee gets us going in the morning, gives us that much-needed boost of energy during the day, and...
- Jan 25, 2022
BCB Drops - is there a sustainable way of practicing latte art?
How can I improve my latte art? This is a very commonly asked question not just under professional Baristas but especially for home...
- Jan 25, 2022
Infused Coffee - What's the fuss with infused coffee?
Specialty coffee is constantly trying to improve coffee quality, serving sweeter and more delicious coffees to our customers and...
- Jan 20, 2022
Decaf - Why do we hate decaf so much?
“Death before Decaf” “Decaffeinated coffee is as satisfying like a lukewarm shower” “Wanna hear a joke? Decaf” Like many quotes on the...
- Jan 19, 2022
Coffee Cocktails - The future of Coffee Cocktails
Implementing coffee cocktails in a Bar environment can be rather hard. Espresso machines need a lot of knowledge and skills and full...
- Jan 18, 2022
Shoplife - How to train new Baristas?
2021 is probably one of the most difficult years for international gastronomy. During the pandemic, many baristas lost their jobs, were...
- Jan 18, 2022
Trend - What is the new coffee trend 2022?
The new year has only just begun and we should already be preparing for THE trend drink 2022! Bumble coffee! This drink is not only super...
- Jan 18, 2022
Experiencing coffee - Make specialty great again
How can we create a better coffee experience for our customers? There are now specialty coffee shops everywhere and the quality of the...
- Aug 27, 2021
A quick guide to tamping coffee
To help you navigate which tamper to use and why, I have answered some of the most common questions I get asked.
- Jun 10, 2021
Espresso at home: An essential guide (Part 2)
In my previous blog post, I looked at some of the essential items you need in order to create a set up at home to create great espresso....
- Jun 10, 2021
Espresso at home: An essential guide (Part 1)
All across the world, there is an increasing number of people that are choosing to prepare their coffee at home. From affordable, small...
- Apr 15, 2021
Sensory - Approaching and developing taste in specialty coffee
What do we mean when we say ‘tasting’, and how important is it for specialty coffee? In this article, I talk about how we taste, how we can
- Mar 26, 2021
Crema on Espresso - What is crema, and why is it important?
In this blog post, I talk about why coffee has crema, how it tastes, what it tells us about extraction, how important it is for espresso.
- Mar 13, 2021
Milk coffees - Creating specialty milk-based coffees
I love drinking black coffee. I drink it all day and in all its forms, whether it's a beautiful filter coffee or a sensational espresso....
- Feb 22, 2021
Coffee passion - Turning your coffee passion into a profession
I have been working for quite a while in the specialty coffee industry, but I still seem to never stop learning and understanding coffee....
- Feb 18, 2021
Using Plant Based Milks for Coffee
I tasted a number of plant-based milks, testing their functionality and deliciousness for use in milk-based coffees.
- Feb 15, 2021
How to dial in coffee
Recently I developed some easy ways to help my team and myself to keep track of our coffee dial ins, how our coffees behave and when they ta
- Jan 26, 2021
Freezing coffee - What does "ageing coffee" mean?
Why is coffee ageing important? Let’s talk about ageing coffee. This is a topic that is very close to my heart. It the last two years,...
- Nov 9, 2020
Review: Moccamaster Cup One
Have you ever managed to make near-perfect cup of coffee, but find it difficult to get the same results the next time you brew it? Or,...
- Mar 19, 2020
Review: Moccamaster
In the following I review three different Moccamaster machines (pictured below), which are all designed for both domestic and commercial...
- Oct 3, 2019
Life after World of Coffee
Hello there! I know I haven’t been updating you guys the way i should, but bear with me….it's been quite busy. But let me start at where...
- Jun 28, 2019
Journey to the world stage: CIGS 2019
Hello everyone! It’s June 2019 and I thought that since I hadn’t written in a while, I’d share a story with you. A story about how I came...
- May 20, 2019
Brew guide: Syphon
Für mich hat Kaffee oft etwas fast schon magisches. Das Thema fasziniert mich einfach und in den letzten Jahren habe ich immer wieder...
- Mar 25, 2019
Brew Guide: Aeropress
Wusstet Ihr eigentlich, dass die Aeropress von einem amerikanischen Erfinder namens Alan Adler stammt? Ein Teufelskerl! Er stand sogar...
- Mar 25, 2019
Brewguide: Handfilter
Image: Sascha Hoecker Ganz im Ernst? Ich habe schlaflose Nächte gehabt, als ich gesagt bekommen habe, dass ich einen Beitrag über...
- Mar 25, 2019
Ein Hoch auf den Filterkaffee!
Image: Andreas Huber Oft werde ich gefragt, was denn nun mein Lieblingskaffee sei und welche Art der Zubereitung ich am liebsten...
- Mar 25, 2019
Kaffee Klatsch
Tachchen, mein Name ist Nicole und ich möchte euch ein bisschen über Kaffee erzählen. Aber warum solltet ihr eigentlich auf mich hören?...
- Jan 20, 2019
Female Barista Society
Welcome to the beginning of the Female Barista Society. Ok, bear with me, this might all sound like post baby boomer 60’s hippy...
- Jan 1, 2019
Hello, and welcome to my blog.
Hi guys, my name is Nicole. BEGINNINGS OF A BARISTA I started working in coffee when I was 18 years old and what can I say? Coffee very...
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