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Roaster cleaning day 😵

Roaster cleaning day 😵

Written by Dušan Matičič, head roaster at GOAT STORY Coffee is dirty business. That's no joke. It's a mess. Brown, sticky, it will stain your clothes if you're not careful and it just flies everywh...

Decaf: Magic or science

Decaf: Magic or science

Want to hear a joke? Decaf. The joke that became viral in the internet coffee community is something that you might relate to. Traditionally, decaffeinated coffees have been … well … crap. But thin...

7 tips to get the most out of specialty coffee

7 tips to get the most out of specialty coffee

You just bought a bag of specialty coffee and you're ready to brew! To get the most out of your precious beans we gathered 7 useful tips that will take your brewing to the next level. Ready? Let's ...

The pitfalls of micro managing your coffee brewing

The pitfalls of micro managing your coffee brewing

Written by: Dušan MatičičHead roaster and Brand strategist at GOAT STORY --- Has the coffee obsession gone too far? Everyone obsesses over micro managing their brewing ...   Water...

Preparing pour-over with GINA coffee maker

The guide to a proper pour over (with GINA)

As we get a lot of questions about how to prepare a pour over, we decided to give you a step by step guide to brewing a kick-ass cup of coffee. Ready? Let's go!

How to grind your coffee?

How to grind your coffee?

Should I grind my coffee? But why? What equipment do I need? Can I even do it? How? Too many questions? ... I need coffee. Read our short grind guide and enjoy the best possible coffee, no matter ...

#brewathome

#brewathome

With the Covid-19 outbreak panic leaving us stuck at home, social media has proven to be a wonderful way to (re)connect with friends, family and even the vibrant community of coffee lovers from all...

Barista preparing coffee on GINA smart brewing instrument

About a bean: Special(ty) people

After great feedback from last week’s blog post about specialty coffee, a lot of our readers wanted to know a bit more about how a cup of specialty coffee is different from a “regular” cup. Apart f...

coffee beans - specialty coffee

From bean to cup - behind the scenes

For all of us that live in the world of specialty coffee, it’s a business that’s almost romantic, creative, sustainable, and all the ooohs and aaahs. But let’s be honest. It’s not. Coffee, even the...

Coffee preparation - how to pour over to reduce acidity in coffee

Let’s talk acidity

What to do if you have a bag of coffee that is too acidic for your taste? Can you mute that vibrancy in your pour-over? You can. But the process is not as simple as turning down the volume knob ......

all the expessions you need to know to be coffee smart

The specialty coffee (xs)dictionary

We compiled a list of common expressions that you'll hear when talking to specialty coffee geeks. Learn them by heart by the time you order your next cup of coffee. 

Coffee roasting process

The beauty of roasting coffee

Have you ever wondered, how a bean transforms from green to brown? Continue reading and you’ll learn the basics of roasting coffee.