Apparently it’s been a year since I started this blog. I think I have learned a lot ever since and have to say there is still plenty I need to know. Also the more I know the more I WANT to know. Coffee IS addictive. Last week I went to London to attend this Intermediate Barista … More Coffee School and a Cool Video
After my last post and the very enthusiastic video I actually looked up how others do French Press coffee. Of course mine was slightly different. I was asked why I need to take the orange bit off and I had no idea as my book didn’t say. So when I checked other videos I saw that no one was … More Update on French Press
So much has been happening since I last posted I don’t even know where to start! Long story short though that I went to the London Coffee Festival at the end of April and I got so much inspiration and motivation especially having watched the Coffee Masters competition that now I strive for more. I signed … More My first ever youtube video and the tale behind it
I am very excited about the upcoming London Coffee Festival! This is the first year when I’m actually going to attend. The event is taking place from the 30th of April till the 3rd of May at Brick Lane, London and I’m really hoping to be able to book a day off somewhere along those … More Coffee Community In The Making
It’s been two years since I moved to Horsham and so far there wasn’t much here for me to get excited about. I’ve struggled to get used to small town living after the buzz of London. Of course I’m not saying it’s all bad but if you want a career in coffee a small town like this is … More Horsham’s best cup of coffee
As my birthday is approaching (very slowly) I’m collecting ideas what to get for myself if I’ll be able to spare some money. So here is my wishlist: I’ve found a cute little tool to roast coffee with on Amazon aaand it is on Sale! Yep, now and not in two months time so fingers … More Wishlist
I have been to an amazing coffee shop in Brighton the other day. The type of coffee shop that I would love to work in (so owners, managers CONTACT ME if you need a new Barista!) It’s called Bond St. Coffee and it is on the Bond St. in Brighton. (Funny enough I used to work in … More Bond St. Coffee – Brighton
After my coffee roasting experience (or let’s say inexperience) I found a short video that gives us a real insight into coffee roasting. When I say insight I mean it. The video was filmed in a roastery and some parts -unbelievably- in the drum chamber. I’m quite proud to mention that the creators are Hungarians. … More Coffee Roasting: A Close-UP – How Pros Do It
Look, I did it! Well. I know it’s quite an uneven roast but this is how far I got today and I didn’t expect any more then that. But let’s start at the beginning. I got my little cast iron pan (I didn’t go for a popcorn popper or a home roasting device because the budget is … More Coffee Roasting – tick
Just a quick update. The green coffee I ordered has been delivered. (It came through the letter box which was a huge surprise as I didn’t know how they managed to fit it in.) I chose Costa Rican SHB RFA (which is short for Rain Forest Alliance that is similar to the Fair Trade mark – … More Almost there
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