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SMART or BASIC: Which GINA suits your coffee needs?

SMART or BASIC: Which GINA suits your coffee needs?

Now this is a question that has been asked quite a lot: What is the difference between GINA Smart and GINA Basic? Let’s get a bit in-depth about what are the differences between the two.

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 ...

#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...

GINA Smart coffe instrument - different coffee ratios

What is the perfect coffee ratio? The math behind the perfect cup of coffee

So what ‘s the deal with this ratio that everyone is talking about? It is actually one of the first “settings” when you are brewing a cup of coffee.

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. 

World coffee champion

Emi Fukahori - becoming a World Brewers Cup Champion | Interview

Brew yourself a nice cup of coffee and enjoy a dozen minutes with Emi Fukahori, World Brewers Cup Champion 2018! A video by European Coffee trip.

GINA Smart coffee instrument - Bloom and immersion coffee technic

The Bloom

There’s a catch to brewing coffee, especially when it’s freshly roasted. It’s called blooming.

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.

GINA White Cold Drip preparation technic

Cold Brew or Cold Drip

What is the difference between cold brew coffee and cold drip coffee? It is actually the same principle, it just comes down to two different methods. And taste!

Barista preparing coffee on GINA smart brewing instrument

Emi Fukahori's winning recipe

Want to try the brewing method that Emi Fukahori used to win the World Brewers Cup? Here's the recipe! Use it wisely!