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Coffee Days: world coffee fairs, competitions and meetings

Coffee Days: world coffee fairs, competitions and meetings

Want to know where to meet the best baristas in the world? Where you can learn about new trends, the latest professional coffee machines, grinders and everything that goes with coffee? I have tips for you at the world's famous coffee fairs.


The coffee extraction process

The coffee extraction process

Whether we are preparing a filter or an espresso, we always strive to achieve perfect coffee extraction. Properly extracted coffee means a harmonious taste with a wide range of subtle nuances conditioned by the potential of the roast. The extraction process itself is the reaction that occurs when the coffee comes into contact with water.


How to prepare a refreshing iced tea

How to prepare a refreshing iced tea

Summer is approaching by leaps and bounds and we are looking for any way to cool down. We believe we could drink cold brew by the litre, but unfortunately too much of everything is bad for you. Especially caffeine. Better read up onhow many cups of coffee is still okay. That's why we've come up with a recipe for an iced drink that will refresh and delight you almost as much as coffee. We're talking about iced tea.


From the plantation to our cup, or the transport of coffee

From the plantation to our cup, or the transport of coffee

Do you ever wonder, when making or drinking coffee, how long it took to get from the coffee plantation to your cup? And how is it still so delicious and fragrant?

Coffee beans make a long and winding journey from the high mountain plantations. It passes through the hands of pickers, into jute sacks and bins, across oceans and continents, into roasters and cafes and onto your table. Let's discover this remarkable coffee journey together.


Blooming or preinfusion: how coffee "blooms" during preparation

Blooming or preinfusion: how coffee "blooms" during preparation

A coffee full of great, balanced taste and aroma. We love it. To make sure that the flavour and aroma is as strong as possible and that we really enjoy our time with coffee, it's important to keep it fresh. The fresher the coffee is, the more it has to offer and the more we enjoy our cup of coffee. At the same time, thanks to the reactions produced by roasting, coffee contains CO2. It is the freshly roasted coffee that contains the most of it. We must therefore also take this property of fresh coffee into account when preparing it.

In fresh coffee, we find many aromas, flavours, antioxidants and also CO2. This is produced when the coffee is roasted and gradually escapes from the coffee. This is, for example, why a bag of freshly roasted coffee is inflated. It is because of the carbon dioxide that is released. This characteristic associated with fresh coffee must also be dealt with when preparing the coffee itself. When pouring the coffee, the release of CO2 is also immediately apparent. The ground coffee begins to gain volume on contact with water and larger or smaller bubbles form on its surface. This expansion of the coffee is called 'blooming' or coffee blooming. Let us now look at why it is important to let coffee bloom when brewing coffee.


How the right coffee brewing technique reduces milk wastage

How the right coffee brewing technique reduces milk wastage

You know it yourself. Sometimes things go well and sometimes things fall out of your hands. When a barista doesn't have his day, that's when things happen at the bar. No need to cry over spilt milk. Literally. Especially in a rush, it's easy for a barista to tip over milk. Whether it's in a jug or a whole carton. Apart from the mess, it's a financial loss to the cafe.


Recognise the flavours of coffee when cupping at home

Recognise the flavours of coffee when cupping at home

I don't promise you that everyone will become a certified Q Grader, but if you practice, your tasting skills will definitely improve. The first piece of advice is to start by gaining experience with different coffees.

How does a lever coffee machine work?

How does a lever coffee machine work?

When you know how things work, you can use them appropriately. But you can also make the right choices or manage the necessary maintenance without any problems. I'll introduce you to the essential components and show you what the coffee machine looks like inside.


Overview of Czech competitions for baristas and roasters

Overview of Czech competitions for baristas and roasters

Being a barista is not just any profession, but a true craft. Every year, Czech baristas compete in popular coffee competitions such as Barista of the Year or Barista Cup Ostrava. Go for coffee experiences and if you are skilled in coffee preparation, try the atmosphere of the barista championship for yourself. And what is the competition about?


10 books plus 1 magazine or top coffee literature

10 books plus 1 magazine or top coffee literature

The coffee industry has changed significantly over the last few years. There is a lot of information and knowledge about coffee that you can learn to expand your obsession with coffee and your experience beyond just drinking it.

For those who like to read, there are plenty of great coffee books worth getting.

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