Should we weigh milk in coffee shops?
In the vast majority of specialty coffee shops around the world, dosing coffee is an everyday practice for preparing both espresso and filter beverages. When...
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How to make latte art at home without an espresso machine
Latte art has become one of the most recognisable symbols of specialty coffee culture, popularised by competitions like the World Latte Art Championship and latte art throwdowns. Pouring even the most basic patterns requires practice, and the need for expensive equipment often serves as a barrier to entry for home baristas. As the prosumer market grows, equipment manufacturers are developing products, including the new Flair Wizard stovetop milk steamer, that… read more
Latte art has become one of the most recognisable symbols of specialty coffee culture, popularised by competitions like the World Latte Art Championship and latte art throwdowns. Pouring even the most basic patterns requires practice, and the need for expensive… read more
What is cryodesiccation and how can it be used in coffee?
For many industry professionals, the World Barista Championship (WBC) is a global platform for competitors to showcase the latest trends and innovations in specialty coffee....
Should we allow plant milks in the World Barista Championships?
The World Coffee Championships (WCC) exist to promote and showcase excellence in the global coffee industry. WCC competitions such as the World Barista Championships (WBC)...
Why have plant-based RTD coffee drinks become so popular?
These days, there are so many different ways to make coffee, and many more places where we can have it made for us. Whether it’s...
Plant milks & coffee: What does the future hold?
For some, a cup of coffee wouldn’t be complete without a splash of milk. It changes coffee’s mouthfeel and softens its bitterness. For decades, milk...
Why does milk foam disintegrate?
It happens to every barista at some point. A cappuccino or latte will sit on the counter for just a little too long, and its...
Do We Need To Reduce Dairy Consumption In The Coffee Sector?
For some, coffee and milk are the perfect complementary duo. It has been approximately 10,000 years since humans first began consuming cow’s milk. In 2020,...
A Guide To Working With Plant Milks
Alternative milks are only getting more popular with each passing year. Oat milk sales in the US increased by 171% between 2018 and 2019, and...
Indonesia’s Iced Coffee Revolution
In recent years, es kopi susu (iced coffee with milk) has become incredibly popular in Indonesia. The premise is simple; to make it, you mix...
How to Include Non-Dairy Milks in Your Coffee Shop Menu
Plant-based milks are more popular than ever before, with worldwide sales projected to exceed US $34 billion by 2024. But each non-dairy milk has a...
What Should Your Cappuccino Milk Temperature Be?
Have you ever been served a cappuccino that is too hot to handle? Or received one that is lukewarm and unappetising? Or maybe you noticed...
Which Is The Best Non-Dairy Milk For Specialty Coffee?
There are many reasons to choose non-dairy milks and almost as many types to pick from. But which non-dairy milk is best for specialty coffee?...
Why Does Milk Foam & How Does It Affect Your Coffee?
Cappuccinos, lattes, and flat whites all require textured milk. Without foamed milk we wouldn’t get that smooth mouthfeel and the rich body we enjoy. But...
Barista Basics: How to Texture Milk in 14 Steps
Milk texturing is probably the toughest thing to learn as a new barista or trainee. Yes, you’ll encounter harder tasks later on in your coffee...
Choosing The Best Milk Jug for Steaming & Latte Art
Milk steaming and latte art are two essential skills for any barista. Neither are easy to master, especially when you first start, but I’ve got...
Experimenting With Milk Types for The Best Cappuccino
How fresh is your coffee? How was it processed? What’s the roast profile? I bet you can answer all these questions… but when it comes...