How can coffee shops handle a busy rush?
There’s no doubt that a sudden rush of customers is a familiar prospect for many baristas and café owners. For some, this can happen on...
Neil is a barista and roaster based in the US.
Are coffee competitions moving away from Gesha?
Over the past 15 years or so, many World Coffee Championships (WCC) competitors have used the highly-prized Gesha (or Geisha) variety in their routine. When...
Six years on: An updated guide to buying home espresso machines
More than six years have passed since we published our home espresso machine buyer’s guide. Much like the rest of the coffee sector, the world...
Views From The Industry: Dark Roast
It’s no secret that medium and light roasts have become more popular with the rise of third wave coffee. However, the first cup of coffee...
The Success Of Locally-Produced Coffee In The Philippines
Philippine farmers have grown coffee for hundreds of years. The country has produced commercial robusta for decades, with specialty arabica production making up a tiny...
A Specialty Coffee Shop Tour of Las Vegas
Las Vegas is known for its neon lights, casino hotels, and brightly lit shows. While it’s true that many people head to the area to...
Using Fungicides to Treat Coffee Leaf Rust
Coffee leaf rust is a potentially devastating fungus that affects coffee crops in all producing regions except Hawaii. Because of its ease of spread, an...
How to Monitor For & Prevent Coffee Leaf Rust
Anyone who works in coffee production is likely familiar with the threat of coffee leaf rust. Devastating outbreaks of the fungus have made headlines in...
Everything you need to know to brew great pour over coffee
Pour over coffee has been embraced by the specialty coffee scene in recent years and there is much discussion about the best techniques and tools...
Understanding Specialty Coffee in The Philippines
The Philippines is a coffee-producing country. The nation’s varied topography and range of climates make it suitable for growing not just Robusta, but also Arabica,...
Beyond Manila: Drinking Specialty Coffee Across The Philippines
Imagine resting near the pool of a beautiful waterfall, enjoying a serene lagoon or lounging under the shade of palm trees on your favorite beach....