The art of brewing coffeeWDT Tool: how to use it to improve coffee distribution in the portafilterIf you’re a home espresso enthusiast, you’ve probably come across the term WDT Tool. First, let’s clarify the origin of this name. WDT tool is the acronym for Weiss Distribution Technique tool, which takes its name from John Weiss, the inventor of the technique. It’s a barista accessory with fine needles used to stir and […]barista equipment, coffee distribution, espresso, WDT toolWDT Tool: how to use it to improve coffee distribution in the portafilterRead Post »
The art of brewing coffeeHow to Choose the Ideal Coffee Grinder: Conical and Flat BurrsWhen it comes to quality coffee, the difference is not made by the machine or the moka alone, but also by how you grind the beans. The grinder is the tool that, more than any other, influences the aroma in the cup. But what is the ideal coffee grinder? Is it better to choose abarista equipment, coffee grinder, conical burrs, flat burrsHow to Choose the Ideal Coffee Grinder: Conical and Flat BurrsRead Post »
At the heart of the beanHow to recognize an over-roasted or poorly-roasted coffee: signs, smells, and flavors to avoidIf you’ve come to read this article it’s because, most likely, you’re trying to understand the aspects that differentiate a “good” coffee from a “bad” one. Well, today I can tell you that knowing how to recognize an over-roasted or poorly-roasted coffee is perhaps the most fundamental aspect to understanding this beverage. Before I gotcoffee roasting, espresso, over-roasted coffee, quality coffeeHow to recognize an over-roasted or poorly-roasted coffee: signs, smells, and flavors to avoidRead Post »
At the heart of the beanNatural or washed method: which one affects coffee taste the most?If you’re approaching the world of quality coffee, you’ve surely heard about the natural or washed method. But what does it mean? And how does this affect the taste of coffee? Reading this blog, you’ll discover that coffee has many analogies with other sectors related to food. One of them is wine. With wine we’recoffee processing methods, natural coffee processing, natural vs washed, washed coffee processing, washed processNatural or washed method: which one affects coffee taste the most?Read Post »
At the heart of the beanFrom plant to roasted bean: the journey of coffee from fruit to cupWhen we enjoy a good coffee, we rarely picture the long and fascinating journey the beans went through to reach our cup. From plant to roasted bean, every phase is crucial in shaping the aroma, body and final quality of the drink. In this installment of the “Inside the bean” column, we explore step bydry method, from plant to bean, honey method, washed methodFrom plant to roasted bean: the journey of coffee from fruit to cupRead Post »
The art of brewing coffeeCoffee Degassing: When to Use It After Roasting for Optimal ResultsWhen coffee is roasted, a complex process takes place inside it that releases carbon dioxide (CO₂). This phase, called coffee degassing, is fundamental for extraction quality. But what does it really mean and how long should you wait before using roasted coffee? What coffee degassing is During roasting, the sugars and acids in the beancoffee freshness, degassing, espresso, roastingCoffee Degassing: When to Use It After Roasting for Optimal ResultsRead Post »
At the heart of the beanThe honey process in coffee: a balance between sweetness and cleanlinessIn recent years, coffee processing methods have taken on an increasingly important role in the perception of quality. We’re no longer just talking about variety and terroir, but also about how the beans are handled after harvest. Among the most fascinating processes is the honey process, a technique that manages to balance sweetness and aromaticcoffee processing, honey process, specialty coffeeThe honey process in coffee: a balance between sweetness and cleanlinessRead Post »
One-on-one with...Giordano Cognigni and the Specialty Coffee Bar in Piane di Rapagnano: When Coffee Becomes CultureThis article is a complete guide to neroespresso specialty bar. Read on to discover everything about neroespresso specialty bar — what to look for, how it works, and our recommendations. In the heart of the Marche hills, in Piane di Rapagnano, there is a place where coffee is not just a drink, but a sensorygiordano cognigni, moka, neroespresso, rapagnano bar, specialty coffee, specialty coffee barGiordano Cognigni and the Specialty Coffee Bar in Piane di Rapagnano: When Coffee Becomes CultureRead Post »
One-on-one with...Face to Face with Torrefazione Perfero, In Search of Specialty CoffeeToday we find ourselves in Pedaso, in the province of Fermo, to get to know more closely Simone Meriggi, one of the partners of Torrefazione Perfero, who granted us a brief interview to tell us his point of view on the world of specialty coffee and beyond. Torrefazione Perfero is a reference point in thearabica, coffee blend, perfero coffee, perfero roastery, robusta, specialty coffeeFace to Face with Torrefazione Perfero, In Search of Specialty CoffeeRead Post »
One-on-one with...Interview with Martina Mazzoleni – Marketing Manager at Torrefazione Ernani (Desio, MB)Coffee is a story, and at Ernani we want to tell it well” Just a few miles from Milan, in the small town of Desio, there is a place where the aroma of coffee is not just a familiar scent, but a promise: the promise of an authentic experience built on passion, research and transparency.artisan roastery, Ernani, medium roast, milan roastery, specialty coffeeInterview with Martina Mazzoleni – Marketing Manager at Torrefazione Ernani (Desio, MB)Read Post »
