Barista Tips & Guides

Understanding Coffee Quality and Cupping Scores
Firstly, What is specialty coffee? Specialty coffee is the name for a coffee that ranks very high in quality. Out of a total score of 100, Specialty coffee starts at a minimum of 85. A cupping score between 80-84 is still considered premium coffee but should not be labelled 'Specialty'. Unfortunately, the industry lets its consumers down again by incorrectly using Specialty coffee as a generic description for all single origin coffee or fancy looking cafes. Have you ever wondered why your coffee bag never has the cupping score on... Read more...
Panama Geisha Coffee is Back in Stock
Panama Geisha Beans are Back in Stock
If you consider yourself a coffee connoisseur you'll know all about Panama Geisha Coffee Beans. If you haven't heard of them, we're about to school you on why these beans... Read more...
What Do Coffee Grades Mean?
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Coffee is often marketed as an acidic beverage, but it actually has a pH of about five, making it less acidic than beverages such as beer, orange juice, and even soda. So, when we talk about acid and coffee, we aren't really referring to the pH level of the beverage. Here's what we're on to. Acidity in coffee Acidity is a central component of how coffee tastes. When coffee professionals discuss "acidity," they are referring to the existence of certain acids that affect the taste of coffee. Acidity does not... Read more...
2022 GUIDE: Best Home Espresso Machines on the Market
2022 GUIDE: Best Home Espresso Machines on the Market
So it's time to invest in an espresso machine. Perhaps you have had one in the past and it's time to upgrade, or maybe it's your first time and you... Read more...
Instant Coffee vs Ground Coffee: The Ultimate Showdown
Instant Coffee vs Ground Coffee: The Ultimate Showdown
Why do we drink instant coffee? You mention the word ‘instant’ to any coffee drinker and the response is the same, disgust, yet it is still drunk all across the... Read more...
Uncomplicating Coffee
Uncomplicating Coffee
written by Liam Burge The last two decades has seen a surge in coffee shops across the world, most noticeably across inner city suburbs in Australia. We have quickly proven... Read more...
Soulhand Electric Vacuum Coffee Container
Soulhand Electric Vacuum Coffee Container
Airtight containers are not very new to the coffee industry with other vacuum canisters coming on to the market around 2018. However, I haven’t ever seen anything like this Electric... Read more...
Is the Comandante hand coffee grinder worth the high price point?
Is the Comandante hand coffee grinder worth the high price point?
Does the Comandante justify its ~$500 price tag? Hobbies can get expensive. But that's the fun of hobbies; you can go down a rabbit hole and pimp out your car,... Read more...
Why The Price of Coffee NEEDS To Rise
Why The Price of Coffee NEEDS To Rise
In a world of rising costs, we as consumers are forced to think about the hard questions. Such as whether the products that I buy fit into Necessity or Luxury.... Read more...
THE GOLDEN RATIO of COFFEE
THE GOLDEN RATIO of COFFEE
Water is essential for all life on earth, however we rely on a balance of water to sustain life. Too little and we dry up, too much and we flood.... Read more...
What is Acidity in Coffee? And is it good?
What is Acidity in Coffee? And is it good?
Coffee is often marketed as an acidic beverage, but it actually has a pH of about five, making it less acidic than beverages such as beer, orange juice, and even... Read more...