Today we are going to talk about the basics: what is coffee actually? We juggle with the word every day but when we come down to the basics, it actually has several meanings ...
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 ...
The first episode of Geeking out with GOAT STORY features our senior engineer Peter Bukovec with his explanation of ARCO burr dynamics and grind setting plus answers to a couple of other questions ...
Time to think and time to roast
OK, let's get this straight. This is not your typical company blog post. It's written by the guy who works hands-on with the coffee we roast. Let's call it a personal point of view. Biased? Maybe. ...
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...
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...
Agitation (flavor is just a stir away)
Agitation is just a fancy word for stirring or otherwise putting coffee in motion. Yeah, as simple as that. But what stirring your coffee while brewing does to the final cup is not quite as simple.
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.
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...
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 ......
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.
The Berlin World of Coffee survival guide
Yay, it’s (almost) time for Berlin World Of Coffee 2019!!! From June 6th to 8th coffee lovers will gather for Europe’s largest Specialty Coffee trade Show. A Festival of Innovation, Entertainment &...