There are few things as delicious as a well crafted shot of espresso pulled by a skilled barista. Arguably, the biggest impact a barista has on the espresso is how she distributes and tamps the coffee grounds in the portafilter. In other words, tamping is important. It follows that a good barista must have good technique and
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Archives for June 2013
Barista Interview: Kenny Smith of Sunergos Coffee
Kenny Smith pouring latte art. Photo by Brian Moats
Long-time readers of the Compass know all about Kenny Smith. He works for Sunergos Coffee, which has been featured in multiple posts. We’ve also utilized his well-defined palate for several reviews, including our only non-coffee post. But perhaps Kenny is best known for being really awesome at latte art.
So far in 2013, Kenny has …
How To Make Japanese Iced Coffee
How to Make Japanese Iced Coffee
All across North America thermometers are rising, windows are being rolled down, and old jeans are being turned into cut-offs. Summer is upon us. One of our favorite ways to beat Kentucky’s brutal heat is sippin’ on a glass of iced coffee. Cold brew coffee has been oh-so-trendy in recent years, and iced lattes are a delicious indulgence, but our go-to brew method is …
