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Do World Barista Championship competitors always need to practise with official equipment?
Every year, coffee professionals from around the world have the chance to compete and showcase their skills at one of the most celebrated events in the specialty coffee industry – the World Barista Championship. Like many other competitions in the coffee sector, the WBC relies on a number of sponsors to provide equipment, products, and funding to run the event. For competitors, this means they have to use specific espresso… read more
Every year, coffee professionals from around the world have the chance to compete and showcase their skills at one of the most celebrated events in the specialty coffee industry – the World Barista Championship. Like many other competitions in the… read more
The Perfect Daily Grind holiday gift guide 2021
Things have changed over the past 12 months. A year ago, many of us were preparing for a holiday season in the shadow of the...
Sweeteners: How do they affect the flavour of your coffee?
While many of us enjoy drinking our coffee with no milk or sugar, there are plenty of people out there who add something to sweeten...
Grinding for espresso at home
Pulling café-quality espresso shots is a goal for home baristas all around the world. For many, however, choosing the right equipment is a key challenge....
Coffee, health & wellness: Exploring “the original superfood”
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Six years on: An updated guide to buying home espresso machines
More than six years have passed since we published our home espresso machine buyer’s guide. Much like the rest of the coffee sector, the world...
Four tips for developing coffee education programmes: What to focus on
In recent years, coffee education has become more and more popular across the sector. The rise in classes, seminars, webinars, workshops, and virtual events is...
Sugar in coffee: Exploring an age-old habit
All around the world, people add sugar or sweeteners to their coffee, and have done so for centuries. Although third wave coffee consumers generally lean...
The Perfect Daily Grind holiday gift guide 2020
There’s no doubt that 2020 has been a difficult and unpredictable year for all of us across the coffee sector. At the end of March,...
Can You Use Coffee As A Fitness Supplement?
Sports drinks and supplements are incredibly popular among athletes and fitness professionals, but in recent years, more and more products have emerged citing the fitness...
Finding The Right Coffee To Suit Your Needs
It isn’t always easy to pick out a bag of beans at your favorite café or roastery. There is so much information available, but not...
The Rise Of Instant Coffee
Soluble or instant coffee has seen consistent demand for decades because of its affordability and convenience. In recent years, a number of major coffee companies...
Do Different Materials Affect The Flavour Of Your Coffee?
You’ve picked out your favourite origin from your favourite roaster, bought your coffee, and brewed it to perfection. It might seem like there’s nothing left...
“100% Arabica”: What Does It Mean?
Choosing a coffee can be overwhelming if you’re unfamiliar with the terms used on packaging. A common label you’ll see is the claim that the...
“Strong Coffee”: Definitions From Around The World
What is strong coffee? Some people use the term to describe a concentrated beverage, while others associate it with high caffeine content or a darker...
Responsible Coffee Cupping During Covid-19
Professionals cup coffee to observe the quality, aroma, and flavours of a coffee. Cupping is typically carried out in groups, generally to foster discussion and...