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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.
Panama’s Elida Estate has Surprise Cameo on Billions
Has specialty coffee finally reached a pop-cultural tipping point? Famed Panamanian coffee farm Elida Estate had an unexpected cameo in season six, episode four of the television series Billions. I
Six Great Budapest Coffee Shops
So many great cafés, so little time. We realized pretty quickly we weren’t going to be able to visit every café on our list during a recent visit to Budapest. The Hungarian capital’s
Five Coffee Tips for Surviving the Holidays
While there may be no place like home for the holidays, the coffee at home probably isn’t very good. For some, there’s a certain nostalgia that comes from drinking supermarket coffee— laced w
Four New Books That Should Be In Every Barista’s Library
We have to admit, 2021 was the best year for books about coffee we’ve seen in a long time. (Admittedly, some of these books were published in 2020, but like Kendrick, we were busy ducking the
Four French Press Mistakes You Might Be Making
Love it or hate it, you’ll probably need to make coffee with a French press at some point in your life. And while we admit to preferring filter coffee, the French press is capable of making a
New Merch: Coffee Compass Logo T-Shirt
The perfect cup of coffee may not exist, but we’re pretty sure the perfect t-shirt does: the American Apparel gray track shirt. We’ve long dreamed of slapping our logo on one is these c
Osito Coffee Launches Fundraiser for Colombian Farmers
Colombia-based coffee exporters Osito Coffee has launched a fundraiser for Colombian farmers on Gofundme.com. Between the COVID-19 pandemic and a national strike, Osito explains many of their produ
Peixoto Coffee Redefines Direct Trade in Chandler, Arizona
The specialty coffee community often celebrates direct trade: when coffee roasters buy their coffee directly from farmers without utilizing a trader. In theory, the practice ensures more of the pro