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María Andrée Is Honing Olfactory Skills in Antigua 

A sensorial class in Guatemala at Artista de Café teaches how to use your nose for the ultimate coffee experience. BY JORDAN BUCHANANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Arista de Café Walking into a specialty café in Guatemala, your nostrils are infused with aromas from the best coffees in the country. Your nose recollects the […]


Brewing at Home and on the Road With Diego Campos

We talk to the first Colombian World Barista Champion and Diamante Coffee Farm founder Diego Campos about his brewing habits. BY TANYA NANETTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Diego Campos The focal point of a coffee worker’s professional life is, obviously, coffee. Whether for a customer, to check a specific production batch, or to verify the […]


Why it’s easier for wealthier producers to grow specialty coffee

It takes money – and sometimes a lot – to grow specialty coffee. Producers not only need to continuously maintain and improve quality and yields, but they also have to invest back into their farms. Whether it’s replacing equipment and machinery or planting more resilient varieties, producers need to turn a profit to operate their […]


Brewing at Home and on the Road with Wilford Lamastus Jr.

We talk to the multi-time Panama Brewers Cup champion about his brewing preferences. BY TANYA NANETTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Wilford Lamastus Coffee professionals tend to spend most of their days brewing coffee. It can be an espresso shot pulled for a customer or a cupping to check out a new roaster to choose […]

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4 Cool Cafés to Try Out in Kuala Lumpur

The Malaysian capital is often visited in a hurry, but visitors who take the time to explore will discover a welcoming city, thanks in part to its friendly specialty cafés. BY TANYA NANETTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos by Tanya Nanetti Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, is often a stopover on vacations, quickly left behind […]


Coffee News Recap, 26 Jan: Researchers create new genetic map to “future proof” arabica production, UAE & Italian Coffee Champions crowned at WoC Dubai and SIGEP & other stories

Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the previous week. Here are this week’s coffee news stories. The word of the week is: competitions. Mon, 22 Jan Timemore launches crowdfunding campaign for upcoming Millab E01 portable electric coffee grinder. The wireless electric coffee grinder features a 5,000 mAh lithium battery […]


Is the World Barista Championship too exclusive & expensive for competitors?

There are a number of competitions in specialty coffee designed to test the skills and knowledge of industry professionals. However, many consider the World Barista Championship (WBC) to be one of the most esteemed and highly regarded events, acting as a platform to showcase excellence in the barista profession. There are many reasons to celebrate […]


María Andrée Is Honing Olfactory Skills in Antigua 

A sensorial class in Guatemala at Artista de Café teaches how to use your nose for the ultimate coffee experience. BY JORDAN BUCHANANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Arista de Café Walking into a specialty café in Guatemala, your nostrils are infused with aromas from the best coffees in the country. Your nose recollects the […]

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Lyn HG-1 prime vs Weber HG-2?

Ok! I'm about ready (in the next week or two, probably) to take the dive into a legit grinder. And as I kind of love the aesthetic of manual grinders plus would love to have an endgame-level grinder without spending 3 grand, I'm thinking of going for one of...

Aergind handle nut size

Hi all, This is my first post here. 🙂 Having used a percolator (moka pot) to brew coffee for a number of years, I decided to invest in the coffee I drink by buying a hand coffee grinder and make the switch from pre-ground coffee to freshly grinding my own beans....

automatic/programmable coffee makers?

I'm thinking of getting an automatic/programmable coffee maker so that i can wake up to the smell of coffee, an olfactory alarm clock if you will. These models are available on the secondhand market where i live. Does anyone have any experience with them? -...

GINA brewer by Goat Story

Anyone using a GINA for pour over? How are you brewing? I've had mine for a few weeks now and have been playing around with the valve controlling bloom water levels and draw down times. Typical brew process is: 30g coffee/500ml water close valve, rinse filter and...

Fermentation jars for coffee

Has anyone tried using fermentation jars for storing coffee? From basic reading about them they seem like a very cost effective alternative to the fellow jars but I am not sure if I am missing something. If you had one with the pump / weights / air lock it seems to me...

Ordering beans in the UK

Just moved to the UK a little while ago, living in the north, and trying to figure out where to source beans from! Back in Canada I ordered straight from my fave roaster in large-ish bags and it was delicious & economical. If anyone has suggestions let me know....

Storing coffee in the fridge (hear me out)

I know normally you shouldn’t store coffee in the fridge but hear me out. I know vacuum sealing coffee for freezing is a thing people do but here’s my situation: I’ve got some very nice coffee that I wish to save for later (whole beans ofc), I have a vacuum sealer,...

Issue using aeropress

After pouring my water into the aeropress and placing the presser 1cm into the aeropress, half of the coffee has already entered the cup by two mins Is this an issue? I'm quite new to coffee so I'm not sure how badly this affects the coffee I'm using...

Roasting for Moka Pot

So I have green beans from Timor, which Sweet Maria's (Blessed be her name) says is good for espresso. However, due failing of morals and character on my part, I don't have an espresso maker. I do have a Moka pot. So. Should I try an espresso roast and...

Follow-up on bedside coffee setup

I wrote awhile ago asking for ideas about a bedside coffee-making setup and received many suggestions but none exactly fit my situation. Now I have a solution I thought I’d share. DeLonghi makes a moka pot called “Alicia” with its own burner and it’s fantastic!...

Seeking to upgrade from Breville Bambino

I’m looking to upgrade from my Breville Bambino after getting great use from it daily for ~2 years. I don’t have a firm budget but am hoping to spend <$2k. Personal considerations: Rapid heating is a key feature I make 1-3 cups a day but wake up at different times...

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