Coffee science and the role of the Barista Tomorrow I head to the HQ of Coffee Community in Meltham near Huddersfield to spend 3 days in the company of respected coffee figure Paul Meikle-Janney. It’s not quite a social call (although we would certainly find plenty to chat about) but instead the final stage of […]
The London Coffee Festival 2014 – highlights, trends and smells of your favourite freshly brewed coffee with our bean to cup machine When I think back over the enjoyable trip to the 2014 London Coffee Festival the thing that stands out the most is the one thing that I was unable to record – the […]
Which coffee grinder is the best for your coffee machine business and the differences between them – Top 5 tips and tricks During my recent visit to the 2014 London Coffee Festival I had several very interesting conversations with Baristas about the kit they used and the coffees they enjoyed making. Before long, talk inevitably […]
RSL top 5 Barista tips from the frontline I have had many jobs in the coffee industry but perhaps the most invaluable to my coffee career was that of a Barista in a busy Italian Deli. We sold hundreds of coffees a day, many of them espressos, which is quite unusual for an outlet in […]
How to choose coffee – buying, grinding and storing There are so many different types of coffee to choose from these days, whether you’re buying from a supermarket or a specialist shop, it can be hard to know how to choose the right coffee. Many people stick to one they are used to because they […]
How latte art can boost your business There’s a famous saying, “the first taste is with the eyes” and its never more true when talking about coffee. You’ll know yourself if you’ve ever ordered a latte, how disappointing it is when it arrives to you flat and watery: how much more thrilled you’d be if […]
