Guide to Coffee provides information on everything there is to know about coffee, different styles of coffee, machines, espresso, drinks and more.
Marketing Your Business Online
Online & internet marketing, a website, social media and a presence in search engines are all fantastic ways of driving traffic through the doors of a new and unknown or existing cafe or business. We have teamed up with Caffeinated Marketing to provide you with some tips and services to help successfully market your business on the internet
Read MoreFlat White vs Latte vs Cappuccino, what is the difference between these drinks? To make it worse, there are so many options on cafe menus that the choices can be overwhelming! This definitive guide is here to clear the common misunderstandings that blur the lines between the drinks.
Read MoreThe affogato is simple to make yet very versatile, we take a look at the basics of how to make an affogato and some interesting twists you might like to try.
Read MoreLatte Art - Rosetta
Creating great latte art is a learned skill, luckily if your looking to master the skill of producing great art for your cafe latte then look no further, this guide will take you through the steps of producing that elusive Rosetta or even a seductive love heart.
Read MoreMaximise you Automatic Espresso Machine
Getting the most out of your super-automatic can be as straight forward as a few tweaks to settings on your machine to ensure you maximise the performance of you machine. This guide gives some tips to ensure you are getting the most out of your machine.
Read MoreCups with Coffee
Cupping is an important practice for coffee roasters to determine the attributes, aromas and flavour profiles of beans from different origins in order to build a blend of coffee with desired attributes for different applications. As a coffee enthusiast the skill of cupping can be a fantastic way to gain a greater appreciation for the little bean you grind and consume every day.
Read MoreThe stovetop espresso machine is an easy to use coffee gadget that every coffee loving household simply must have. Stovetop espresso makers sometimes referred to as a Moka Pot, were originally invented in the early 1900's to deliver a coffeehouse brew at home and it became so successful that the original design has remained largely unchanged to the present day.
Read MoreThe ristretto shot is a coffee purists heaven, a truly enjoyable pour of coffee. But what is a ristretto and how are these highly debated shots made?
Read MoreIt's the gift giving time of year again, where Secret Santa rules the workplace & there is always a hard to buy for relative that stumps you for gift ideas. Well this holiday gift guide is designed for a specific kind of person - the coffee lover!
Read MoreThe Iced Latte is the perfect espresso drink to cool down with on a hot summers day, it is a delicious combination of ice cold milk and rich, strong espresso. Read on to find out a little more about one of my personal favourite cold drinks.
Read MoreBrewing espresso at home has never been easier than it is now, mostly mess and hassle free with the use of pods & capsules. For the true espresso geek nothing beats getting in there grinding the coffee, preparing it and watching that golden goodness come from the spouts of the coffee machine. However, what if you aren't interested in learning all there is to know about the world of coffee and you just want to enjoy it? Well fear not there are espresso machines designed just for you too.
Read MoreThe cold brewed coffee method is possibly one of the easiest and most foolproof ways of brewing coffee. If you have been looking for a great base for your home made iced coffee's then read on to learn more about the cold brewed coffee method.
Read MoreThe Espresso Macchiato is a drink for the coffee lover. In this post we look into the difference between long and short macchiato's. The term Macchiato originates from Italy and means'marked' or 'stained'. So how does this relate to your coffee? Well a macchiato is traditionally a shot of espresso coffee with just a dash of steamed milk, served in a demitasse glass.
Read MoreTamping is a critical and necessary step in the preparation of espresso coffee for a number of reasons. First it is important to explain a little about what in fact a tamp is. Tamps are available in many different sizes and shape, they are generally hand held, however some can be seen fitted to coffee grinders.
Read MoreThe method that you use for storage of coffee beans is critical to ensure that you will be able to continue getting the freshest and best tasting drink. Coffee is just like any other fresh produce that you purchase as they get older if not stored correctly they will go stale, lose flavour and taste unimpressive. This post will look into a few of the key points to remember when storing coffee and how you can get the best out of those beans. The first thing to know is the biggest enemies of coffee. These are:
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