by Steve Davis | Nov 6, 2011 | drinking coffee, making coffee
Spent a few hours at a friend’s house yesterday and as he took the bag of Baristador Coffee I brought with me he made a comment that stuck in my mind. He said, ‘I am nervous making coffee. I expect there’ll be a blog post tomorrow about the ghastly...
by Steve Davis | Oct 9, 2011 | drinking coffee, making coffee
I have had a gut feeling for a long time that some of my cups provide a better showcase for espresso than others. Now I am going public with my bias. One of the two cups in this photo, right, far outperforms the other in the job of cradling and presenting the richest,...
by Steve Davis | Jul 17, 2011 | coffee and health, drinking coffee
Is it best to have coffee breaks at your desk or away from your desk? And do they help or harm productivity? There must be something in the beans this week because I slotted this topic into my article schedule midweek and lo and behold The Sunday Mail (Qld) does a...
by Steve Davis | Jun 13, 2011 | drinking coffee, making coffee
Have you ever had a cup of coffee that tasted bitter? Or wondered why your coffee tastes bitter? Chances are that as long as you are buying quality coffee, the bitterness was ‘created’ by your coffee-making technique. A lot of research has gone in to what...
by Steve Davis | May 15, 2011 | drinking coffee, making coffee
There are two common questions I get asked when people start considering making good coffee at home or in the office. The first is: How many cups of coffee do I get from a bag? The second is: How much does it cost to use gourmet quality coffee at home or at work? To...
by Steve Davis | May 8, 2011 | coffee gadgets, drinking coffee, making coffee
Have you ever noticed that the first espresso from your home coffee machine does not taste as good as the second one? Baristas have known for a long time that you don’t drink the first cups from the machine each day. If you watch an experienced barista prepare...
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