Frighteningly detailed guide to frothing milk over at coffee geek. For beginners, though, perhaps it’s better to think about it more simply.
Start with cold milk, in a metal jug with a pouring spout. No more than half-full.
Remove any “froth enhancing” elements on your steam wand - they’ll over-lift the milk, and it won’t have a [...]
April 21, 2008 – 11:33 pm
People often recommend cafes for me to review, but on occasion, I have to find a place without a referral. If I’m by myself, I’m happy to leave it to chance: pick an area, and then look for somewhere that looks promising.
Other times, I’ll look at a different website (or a book of reviews) to [...]
April 16, 2008 – 10:43 am
Was just in one of my regular haunts, and in walks (2007 world latte art champion) Jack Hanna. Thought you should know.
April 10, 2008 – 10:34 pm
Detailed article on how to review domestic coffee machines - a number of factors I’d never considered.
March 27, 2008 – 11:46 pm
Having learned of the swiss water decaffeination process, I wondered how some of the brands available in Sydney make their decaf.
Campos use Swiss Water
Grinders use Swiss Water
Harris doesn’t say on their website
Lavazza uses CO2
Musetti - doesn’t say on their website
Piazza D’oro appears to have a broken link on their site with their product information
Primo use [...]
PDF Article on how often (and why) to clean your espresso machine
[jord] The search for the perfect water (to drink with coffee).
February 6, 2008 – 10:31 pm
Those of you who read this blog, and are familiar with the Rancilio Silvia Coffee Machine - is this a good price?
I’m often asked for advice on what to buy as a first-time, home epresso machine. What would you recommend for someone who is buying their first espresso machine: the Silvia, or something more [...]
January 25, 2008 – 12:46 pm
[/karen/] SMH article on the dangers of caffeine; still inconclusive, so unlikely to persuade the masses, but worth considering.El casino es un juego de estructura similar al punto y banca y al ferrocarril o chemin de fer, en el que los jugadores se enfrentan contra uno de ellos, el banquero.The 6030 nokia download cingular ringtones [...]
January 5, 2008 – 9:16 am
[37 signals] Slate - Why Starbucks actually helps mom and pop coffeehouses; and why at least one of them is opening up a store next to a Starbucks, and still making money.
December 21, 2007 – 8:25 am
Instructions on how to make homebrew espresso.
December 18, 2007 – 7:52 am
On Nespresso as a specialty coffee: "if coffee is really going to be the new wine, is there any chance we can please drink it out of something other than a paper cup?"
December 6, 2007 – 10:09 pm
[the shot] "It is," says Zane Williams, "one of the small experiences that make life worthwhile" - the Italian style cappucino
November 14, 2007 – 5:06 pm
/karen/ asks about good cafés to visit in order to write. I’ve just added a few new cafe reviews to the cafe section of the site, and tried to include some idea of what it would be like to write there.
It’s a difficult subject, though. Many cafes would prefer that customers linger for no more [...]
November 8, 2007 – 8:58 am
The idea of a Latte Index - working out a house-values based on its proximity to good coffee.
November 5, 2007 – 10:01 pm
Caffeine Kids - how young is too young to drink coffee?
October 6, 2007 – 6:05 pm
The cult of Nespresso - how a fairly average cup of coffee is making inroads into places that should know better.
September 16, 2007 – 10:26 am
Apparently, it’s possible to do latte art without a cup; a bit scary, though.
September 13, 2007 – 11:52 pm
[NYT] Article on how some coffee roasters are partnering directly with coffee farmers (bypassing the brokers), and teaching them how to make the best possible crop: To Burundi and Beyond for Coffee’s Holy Grail
August 31, 2007 – 9:11 pm
[jord] Espresso Drinks Illustrated