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Coffee myths busted
One of the curious things about coffee making is that, historically, there has been no formal training structure. Most parallel pursuits (cooking, wine making etc) have formalised apprenticeships and education systems. Coffee making is often learnt from more experienced coffee makers or coffee roasting companies. This can lead to the perpetuation of some practices that are a total waste of time — and sometimes even counterproductive to making great coffee. The latter are often ingrained and hard habits to break, even though they have no reasonable basis.
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Brewed coffee — revolution or retro evolution
I know that the words ‘revolution’ and ‘retro evolution’ might sound a tad melodramatic, but over the course of 2009, after a few years of a bit of a spluttering start (think 1970’s engine), coffee brewed in ways other than through an espresso machine has really taken hold amongst those in the specialty coffee community.
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Say hello to the Clever Coffee Dripper
Say hello to our newest addition. I first came across these little drippers at the 2008 Seattle Coffee Fest, but it wasn’t until I saw them in action at Café Myriad in Montreal that I had the chance to appreciate how good they actually are. It’s such a simple idea that you can’t help but kick yourself for not coming up with it. They tick a lot of the boxes that need to be ticked when you’re thinking individual brewers. They’re simple, cheap, virtually unbreakable, and commercially viable, because you don’t need to sit and nurse them through a brew. Lastly, the concept actually works.
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Finally, an Affordable Home Grinder!
We are excited to introduce the Baratza grinders to Australia. In terms of home use options, they easily tick all the boxes. They are compact and easy to use, have conical burrs, and most of all, combine build quality with affordability.