Category: Beginners Guides

If you are new to Specialty Coffee, then you are in the right place. Our beginner’s guides take you through everything you need to know when brewing Specialty Coffee, including topics like what is Specialty Coffee, the processes in making it, and how to make a good brew with an AeroPress (both ways)

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    How Flow Rate Can Impact Your Coffee?

    There are important variables that a barista must focus on while dialling an espresso, and among those is how flow rate can impact your coffee. This is the water flow rate during the extraction process which we call as flow rate in espresso brewing process. Some other general focus areas also include are yield, brew…

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    5 Reasons Why Pour Over Coffee Is Superior To Drip Coffee

    So why pour over coffee is superior? If you’re new to the world of coffee then you may not be totally clued up on all the different brew methods out there. Even long-term coffee fans have their go-to brew method, and it’s easy to get stuck in your ways, forgetting that new horizons are out…

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    How Do Coffee Beans Get Their Flavor?

    Every day you drink coffee, you must have wondered how exactly do the coffee beans get their flavor? Or maybe, you have been curious to know about the different flavours of coffee beans and all other such related things. We understand, that’s why we are here to give you the answer to all your questions…

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    The Best Coffee Varieties for Beginners

    You can barely find a person, who has not tried coffee (if they are not under the age of 16, obviously), however, that does not necessarily mean that all the coffee consumers know the best coffee varieties. Moreover, the majority of them does not, they simply have already chosen the beverage they like the most,…

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    Buying Coffee Beans Online | 7 Helpful Tips

    No matter what you want to buy online, you probably have more choice now than ever before, therefore, it is important to have some tips before buying coffee beans online. This applies to coffee products including coffee beans, brewing methods, and even mugs. The coffee aficionado knows that it all starts with the right coffee…

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    What Is Omni Roast Coffee | Should You Try It?

    Do you know the different roasting types of coffee? Have you ever heard of Omni roast coffee? Do you know the difference? Most of us are familiar with the main coffee roasts which are categorised as light, medium, and dark roast according to the heating they have been exposed to during the roasting phase. Omni…

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    How To Source Specialty Coffee Beans?

    Very few of us are aware of the vast variety of coffee beans available, which is why it can become quite hard to know how to source specialty coffee beans.  With the growing number of  people who have the urge to go that little bit further and discover the origin and unique characteristics of their…

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    How to Keep Pour Over Coffee Hot | Beginners Guide

    Pour over, drip brew or hand pour coffee is popular amongst specialty coffee enthusiasts, however, this method has some challenges, especially on how to keep pour over coffee hot.  It can be a complex process, so it is important that you learn how to pour in a way that keeps your brew hot, and that…

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    Can You Roast Coffee Beans Twice?

    Specialty coffee has several variations of roasting, however, can you roast coffee beans twice in order to change the flavours to suit your preferences? Being one of the most vital ingredients that drive many nations worldwide, people are always trying to find ways to improve their daily coffee addiction.  Some people like coffee milder, offering…

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    What Do Shiny Coffee Beans Mean? | Dark Vs Light Roast

    Shiny coffee beans are also called oily coffee beans because of their sheen and glossy appearance. Sometimes, newly converted coffee lovers are amused to see shiny coffee beans. However, many don’t know whether the shiny appearance is a sign of good coffee or bad coffee. What do shiny coffee beans mean? Shiny coffee beans mean…

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