Roasting Coffee: How Does it Work?

Before working in a roastery, I had no idea what the job entailed. It was only towards the end of my stint as a barista that I really grasped the importance of roasting and how it affects the coffee. I feel there is a lack of a somewhat simple explanation of what we do, so […]

Tasting, Scoring and Identifying Flavours in Coffee

As a coffee enthusiast I tend to judge every single cup I drink. Not in a pretentious kind of way. I genuinely just have an interest in what the coffee has to offer. For example, I prefer lightly roasted over darkly roasted coffee. If you are unfamiliar with the difference between the two, a quick […]

Brewing Coffee: A General Brew Guide.

When first brewing coffee, it can be a very intimidating task. In this blog I will attempt to give beginners a general overview of brewing. I think it is important to give people an overall picture of what’s happening behind the scenes of a brew. It will make it more enjoyable and less intimidating for […]

How Much Can I Charge For A Coffee?

As the coffee industry grows, the demand for a good quality coffee grows with it. More people seem to be choosing filter style coffee to give them that much-needed caffeine fix. This is getting café owners thinking and they are starting to consider filter as an option. Great! Well, it’s great for the consumer anyway. […]