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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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
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
Brewista Announces Limited Edition Kettle to Benefit Ukraine
Coffee equipment manufacturer Brewista has announced a new limited edition version of their popular gooseneck kettle to benefit Ukraine. According to the press release, The kettle features an omb
Coffee Compass Founder Launches New Company, Kickstarter Campaign
Coffee Compass cofounder Michael Butterworth is launching a new company. Etkin Design is a new Istanbul-based firm designing and manufacturing porcelain coffee makers and accessories. Its first pro
Baratza Announces Acquisition by Breville Group
For years, when it’s come to consumer coffee grinders and espresso machines, we’ve had one recommendation in both categories: Baratza and Breville respectively. Perhaps it’s fitti
Fellow Smashes Fundraising Goal for New Ode Brew Grinder
San Francisco-based coffee design company Fellow has already smashed their fundraising goal for their new Ode Brew Grinder. The Kickstarter campaign more than tripled its $200,000 target in the fir
Oddly Specific Valentines From Quills Coffee
Sometimes, checking up on an old workplace feels a little bit like running into an ex. In my case, Quills Coffee is the ex you’ll always have a special place in your heart for and would consi
How to Help Volcano Victims in Guatemala
The rich volcanic soils of Antigua, Guatemala have a lot to do with its coffee’s distinct terroir, but Antigua’s picturesque Fuego volcano is active and tragedy struck this week in what
Scientists Sequence Coffea Arabica Genome
Scientists at The University of California Davis have successfully sequenced coffea arabica‘s genome. The findings have been posted to the public database Phytozome.net so the breeders and r