Do we need to rethink the relationship between grind size and coffee extraction?
There are a number of variables we must account for when extracting coffee – whether as espresso, filter, or other brewing methods such as cold...
Alex is a Melbourne born barista and roaster with more than a decade of industry experience. He is currently based in Berlin.
Do specialty coffee shops play a role in gentrification?
Although there are many reasons to celebrate and support the specialty coffee industry, it has received some criticism in recent years – most notably for...
What is Sidra coffee?
Over the past few years, there has been a growing trend of using rare coffee species and arabica varieties in World Coffee Championship (WCC) routines....
Introducing extract chilling in coffee
In his 2021 World Barista Championship (WBC) routine, three-time Australian Barista Champion Hugh Kelly introduced to the world stage a concept known as “extract chilling”. ...
How can coffee professionals train for the Cup Tasters Championships?
The World Coffee Championships are widely considered to showcase excellence in the coffee industry, including recognising the skills of numerous coffee professions. One of these...