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Introduction You’ve got the machine, you’ve got the coffee, but just how exactly do you brew great espresso at home? Well the good news is we're here to break down what goes into getting the best out of your espresso.  But Before we get started, you’re going to need a couple of things: Equipment Espresso Machine Delonghi? Sage? La Marzocco? To be honest with you, it doesn't really matter. As long as your machine can make an espresso, you’re good to go. Grinder Having a good grinder is an important part of any home coffee set-up. This can be an...

Coffee fermentation is the new trend in coffee processing. What actually is fermentation? Well its a key part of post-harvest coffee processing. It can happen in one of two ways: Aerobic: This is what happens when oxygen is available. Engineering this kind of fermentation is simple: just leave the recently picked cherries in a tank or a container and let the microorganisms work. Monitor the time and temperature to help you control and analyse it. Anaerobic: In this case, coffee cherries are laid in a tank (before or after pulping) and covered in water. That allows different microorganisms to work.  Fermentation is...

    As part of our roastery process and quality system certifications, we are extremely pleased our Roastery Manager - Davide Birse has achieved Q-Grader. Course participants must pass 22 tests to become a certified Q-Grader. The tests  focus on the ability to accurately and consistently cup and grade coffee according to SCA standards and protocols, including a thorough understanding of the SCA cupping form. A student who passes these 22 tests is given a professional license as a Q Grader.  Congratulations to Davide on achieving Q-Grader.