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If you're into coffee, here are the experts and influencers you should be following. We've got a bunch of go-to sites and social accounts that we love; here's just a few from our very long list of favourites, in no particular order, of course: SprudgeBased in Portland, Oregon, Sprudge is a global hub of coffee culture and original journalism. You'll find up to the minute industry news and reviews as well as coffee-focused podcasts and our favourite s …

You followed the recipe exactly as written, but boy, oh boy, did something go wrong - oh, there it is; 1 tsp of salt, not 2. Rats! Whether it's baking or cooking, you need to follow the recipe carefully - or else. What about your coffee-making recipe? Are you consistently making a perfect cup every morning? Especially if you're in a hurry, that first cup can come out either too weak or too bitter. Is there such a thing as a magic recipe? Well, you could call it a magic tool t …

If you’ve done a few Google searches for coffee grinders, more than likely you’ve seen them described as “The most important piece of coffee equipment.” We couldn’t agree more, so we thought a bit of a primer on what to look for in a coffee grinder was in order.First of all, why not just get the shop to grind the beans for you? Within 60 seconds, ground coffee begins to oxidize and lose flavour, so grinding just before brewing releases all the flavour, oils, and aroma in the beans …

Let’s talk about some methods for distributing the coffee grinds in the portafilter basket to bring out a perfect espresso.What is Espresso Channeling?If you make espresso at home or in a cafe with a bottomless portafilter, there’s a good chance you’ve seen a jet of spray paint the shiny chrome drip tray or face of the machine. That’s called channeling.Extraction & ConsistencyChanneling occurs when water bypasses the middle of the puck of espresso and shoots down the edge of the ba …

We’re all itching to go somewhere right now, but with non-essential travel restrictions in place, travel plans are on hold. Day trips within your region to parks, hiking trails and beaches are encouraged by health authorities. So, whether you’ve got a day in the great outdoors planned or a wilderness trip on your wish list down the road, there’s no need to sacrifice coffee quality on your getaway.The Basics: What and Why Here’s the good news; your travel coffee kit isn’t goin …