by Mark Hayward | Jan 18, 2026 | Brewing Tips, Coffee Recipes, Coffee Tips, Espresso Recipes, Espresso Tips
The terms over-extracted and under-extracted refer to how much flavour has been pulled from the coffee grounds during espresso brewing. The goal is balanced extraction, where the espresso tastes rich, sweet, and full-bodied. Achieving a perfectly balanced espresso...
by Mark Hayward | Jan 16, 2026 | Brewing Tips, Coffee News
This new year, master your home espresso game! We’re excited to announce two new upcoming barista course dates: Saturday, Feb 7th, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Saturday, Mar 7th, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Master the Home Barista in Just 3‑4 Hours Ready to upgrade your...
by Mark Hayward | Nov 1, 2024 | Brewing Tips, Coffee News, Coffee Recipes
When you think of Ludwig van Beethoven, profound piano melodies and grand symphonies likely come to mind. But did you know that this musical genius had a quirky coffee ritual involving exactly 60 beans for his perfect cup? Let’s dive into Beethoven’s coffee...
by Mark Hayward | Nov 8, 2022 | Brewing Tips, Coffee News, Coffee Recipes, Espresso Recipes, Espresso Tips
We’re updating a couple of our staple Single Origin coffees and you will be pleased to know they’re organic and fair trade certified! On top of that excitement the countdown has begun to our annual open house that we’ll be having on December 3rd this year. And,...
by Mark Hayward | Nov 4, 2022 | Brewing Tips, Cafe Startups, Coffee Tips, Espresso Recipes, Espresso Tips
A 2021 survey by the World Coffee Portal found that 96% of coffee drinkers say that coffee quality was the most important factor behind choosing which coffee shop they frequent. Don’t panic. We’re here to show you how to make the perfect espresso! The...
by Mark Hayward | Jun 11, 2022 | Brewing Tips
While dialing in brewing recipes for a recent coffee, it occurred to us how often we recommend the Chemex. Yet, we leave little explanation to our favouritism. We love the Chemex for much more than its aesthetic appeal. It’s a durable, efficient brewing method...
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