In 2022, the world watched as Qatar hosted the World Cup. We got there a little late to see Messi, but a long layover on the way to World of Coffee Dubai gave us a chance to check out the booming c
Coffee Trends We Hope Go Away in 2023
When we founded this website in 2012, we had a policy: positive reviews only. If we didn’t like something, we simply didn’t write about it. At the time, a lot of coffee journalism felt
A Taste of Home: A Love Letter to the Aeropress Go
When the Aeropress Go premiered at SCA Expo in 2019, it barely registered for me among the crowded trade show. I already had a full-sized Aeropress and besides, traveling with coffee gear was all o
The Best Black Friday Coffee Deals 2022
It’s better to give than receive. But that doesn’t mean that a new piece of coffee gear isn’t on your holiday wishlist. Thankfully there’s a diverse array of coffee c
Nowhere: The Place for Modern Coffee in Milan
It’s a Sunday morning in Milan and the line to get inside Nowhere is halfway down the block. It’s something of a nightmare scenario for any barista; “in the weeds” in hospit
Introducing the Transylvania Brewers Cup
At thecoffeecompass.com, we believe the specialty coffee sector is driven by community. Often, when it comes to events, smaller is better. We were intrigued when we heard about the Transylvania Bre
The 2022 Coffee Compass Holiday Gift Guide
And just like that, the holiday season is upon us once again. Lucky for you, 2022 has been something of a banner year for new coffee products. From the best new books to state-of-the-art new grinde
Drink Coffee Like a Local at Malabarista Café in Lisbon
What’s in a name? That which we call an espresso by any other name would still taste as bitter. This is certainly the case in Portugal where the concentrated coffee is known as bica, or like
Morocco to Host First National Aeropress Competition
Every year, baristas and home brewers from around the world compete for one of the most coveted titles in coffee competitions: the World Aeropress Championship. I myself threw my hat into the ring
Why is my brew choking?
Has this ever happened to you? You’re brewing a coffee. The bloom looks beautiful. Those tantalizing aromas start to fill your olfactory system. You slowly start to pour in a spiral motion as tho