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Author: Michael Butterworth

Michael Butterworth is an authorized instructor of the Specialty Coffee Association and the inventor of the Etkin Dripper. He cofounded the Coffee Compass mostly as an excuse to visit more coffee shops. For consulting and training enquiries please visit butterworth.coffee.
NanoFoamer PRO Promises Easier Microfoam

NanoFoamer PRO Promises Easier Microfoam

  • Michael Butterworth
  • March 9, 2023March 9, 2023
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Everyone wants to be able to pour gorgeous latte art, but that requires immaculate microfoam. Having trained hundreds of baristas how to do that, I can say that it typically requires an expensive e

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Three Great Coffee Shops in Doha, Qatar

Three Great Coffee Shops in Doha, Qatar

  • Michael Butterworth
  • January 19, 2023
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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

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Coffee Trends We Hope Go Away in 2023

Coffee Trends We Hope Go Away in 2023

  • Michael Butterworth
  • January 3, 2023January 3, 2023
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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

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The Best Black Friday Coffee Deals 2022

The Best Black Friday Coffee Deals 2022

  • Michael Butterworth
  • November 25, 2022November 25, 2022
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  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

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Nowhere: The Place for Modern Coffee in Milan

Nowhere: The Place for Modern Coffee in Milan

  • Michael Butterworth
  • November 17, 2022
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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

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Introducing the Transylvania Brewers Cup

Introducing the Transylvania Brewers Cup

  • Michael Butterworth
  • November 9, 2022
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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

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The 2022 Coffee Compass Holiday Gift Guide

The 2022 Coffee Compass Holiday Gift Guide

  • Michael Butterworth
  • November 1, 2022November 1, 2022
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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

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Drink Coffee Like a Local at Malabarista Café in Lisbon

Drink Coffee Like a Local at Malabarista Café in Lisbon

  • Michael Butterworth
  • September 27, 2022September 27, 2022
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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

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Morocco to Host First National Aeropress Competition

Morocco to Host First National Aeropress Competition

  • Michael Butterworth
  • September 16, 2022September 16, 2022
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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

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Why is my brew choking? 

Why is my brew choking? 

  • Michael Butterworth
  • August 16, 2022
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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

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