Guide to Coffee provides information on everything there is to know about coffee, different styles of coffee, machines, espresso, drinks and more.
A properly calibrated Milk Thermometer is an important addition to the tool kit for all barista's and coffee aficionado's. Whether it is for use in a home or cafe environment it is important to regularly check and calibrate your thermometers to ensure temperature accuracy. We take a look below at the easy steps you can follow to ensure you always have an accurately calibrated milk thermometer ready for use.
Read MoreFor many people a blade coffee grinder is an affordable way to grind whole bean coffee, on demand at home. For many coffee enthusiasts, a blade grinder is not a suitable option for grinding beans. However there are few options that allow the quick grinding of beans at such an affordable price point.
Read More"Tools of the Trade" - Image by Pen Waggener
Ever wondered why your latte is piping hot one day and luke warm the next? Or why the same Barista at your local cafe makes a rich full bodied coffee one time and the next day it's watery and weak? Brewing espresso is an exercise of consistency, this is why a Milk Thermometer and Timer are two necessary items for every barista. But why?
Read MoreCoffee powers productivity...right? Well if you are a lover of freshly brewed coffee, but have to suffer through the horrible instant supplied by your workplace then we have a solution for you.
We take a look at the top coffee gadgets that you can use at your workplace to not only fulfil your coffee cravings but make your co-workers super jealous! Oh and no...there won't be any USB cup warmers on this list, it's all serious coffee brewing business here.
Read MoreBuying a coffee machine can be a considerable investment of money and often a commitment to learning how to brew a great coffee. So what do you need to consider when buying an espresso machine to ensure you chose the best one for your needs? Well we have created a guide of main points to help you evaluate what type of machine may best suit your lifestyle and needs.
Read Moreetting 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 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 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!
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Brewing 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.
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