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
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.
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
Building a Better Pour-over: a Conversation with Poursteady CEO Stephan von Muehlen
I have to admit, the first time I heard about Poursteady, I hated the idea. As a barista trainer, I was skeptical a machine could do a better job of making a pour-over than a well-trained barista.
I Made The Ice Brew Coffee Recipe I saw on Instagram
Recently I was perusing Reels on Instagram when I came across an unexpected video: a barista was adding chunks of ice to a pour-over. By that, I don’t mean that this person was making an iced pou
Quills Coffee Opens New Jtown Location
Can any good thing come out of Jtown? I admit, as a former Louisville resident, when I first heard about my former employer’s plan to open a café in Jeffersontown, I was skeptical. Jtown is