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Coffee magazine Standart

Coffee magazine Standart

There are never enough opportunities to further your knowledge of fine coffee. Whether it's coffee books, coffee influencers or our blog, you've heard of it all. How about the coffee magazine Standart? This project, which comes from our Slovakian brothers, is definitely worth your attention too. And so, in this article, I will introduce it to you in detail.


Comparison of Flair Espresso manual lever coffee machines

Comparison of Flair Espresso manual lever coffee machines

Manual lever coffee machines are no longer such a novelty on the coffee accessories market. The Flair Espresso family is already quite large, with 6 models. All of them make great espresso, but each one is different. So that you don't get lost when choosing yours, I've created this comparison of all the Flairs. Which one is right for you?


New developments in coffee processing

New developments in coffee processing

Professionals, experts and amateur coffee enthusiasts are interested in new techniques and methods in the preparation and processing of coffee. The passion for experimentation often turns into empirical research that provides the community of quality coffee enthusiasts with important information about this raw material and uncovers its other secrets, benefits and possibilities. The most recent positive results of this experimentation in green coffee processing have come from a technique known as fermentation.


Victoria Arduino: Eagle One vs. La Marzocco: Linea Classic

Victoria Arduino: Eagle One vs. La Marzocco: Linea Classic

How would a duel between two legendary Italian machines turn out? No, it won't be about Ferrari or Lamborghini. It will be about two coffee machines - the Victoria Arduino Eagle One vs. the La Marzocco Linea Classic. Let's do it!


Review: Flair Espresso Neo Flex

Review: Flair Espresso Neo Flex

The new model of your favourite Flair Espresso machine is here! The Flair Neo Flex is the ideal coffee machine for beginners with lots of advantages, and we're going to take a closer look at it together.


Automatic coffee machines from Melitta

Automatic coffee machines from Melitta

How to motivate employees effectively? How to encourage inspiration for new ideas, boost team spirit and work performance? With coffee. Sure, it's as simple as that. We've tried it with coffee at work. And we can arrange a quality coffee at your company.


How to prepare coffee in Chemex

How to prepare coffee in Chemex

A combination of beautiful design, quality materials and ease of use.A 79-year-old invention that has earned its place not only on the shelves of many cafés and kitchens around the world, but also in the heart of many a coffee lover. It has become an icon of quality coffee. Its simplicity of use and timeless design make Chemex one of the most popular ways to prepare filter coffee.


Victoria Arduino

Victoria Arduino

In the 21st century, Victoria Arduino belongs to NuovaSimonelli, a company that has added the latest technology to tradition to create the maximum possible added value for Victoria Arduino coffee machines - a brand that stands for uniqueness, exclusivity, the highest quality, beauty and intelligence.


How to prepare espresso in a flair coffee machine

How to prepare espresso in a flair coffee machine

Flair coffee machines were invented for those who really love coffee. Making espresso by hand with Flair is a combination of science and art. You decide the grind and the dose of coffee, or the strength of the pressure. Flair is only a manual tool, but it can make espresso comparable to that of professional coffee machines.


Caffè crema

Caffè crema

You must have heard the term crema many times. But this article won't be about the creamy thick foam on a properly prepared espresso. It will be about a traditional coffee drink from the Italian-Swiss border called caffè crema.


How to get the best coffee from an automatic coffee machine

How to get the best coffee from an automatic coffee machine

Everyone knows the advantages of an automatic coffee machine. They are fast and, above all, easy to use. They are often criticized for not being able to make coffee to your liking, and they are primarily designed for people who don't care that much about the taste of coffee. So what's the real story with automatic coffee machines and their settings? I'll answer that in today's article.


7 tips on how to use coffee grounds

7 tips on how to use coffee grounds

Often considered a waste product, coffee grounds hold surprising potential. In this article, we look at 7 practical tips on how to use coffee grounds effectively at home and contribute to the sustainability of our environment.


How are coffee beans sorted in a selective roastery?

How are coffee beans sorted in a selective roastery?

By the time the coffee reaches the barista's hands, it has already been sorted many times. It is not too much of an exaggeration to say that the process of making specialty coffee is a sorting process. Sometimes it only takes one bad bean to ruin a whole cup of coffee.


Tips for better coffee preparation in AeroPress

Tips for better coffee preparation in AeroPress

Do you prepare your cup of filter coffee in AeroPress? AeroPress coffee preparation is a favourite among coffee lovers and baristas around the world thanks to its simplicity and speed of preparation, as well as the resulting great-tasting coffee. Plus, there are plenty of features to take advantage of when making coffee in an AeroPress. Read on to discover more than 12 tips on how to make your coffee preparation easier and improve the resulting taste.


How to make a cold brew from aeropress in 2 minutes

How to make a cold brew from aeropress in 2 minutes

AeroPress is popular for its versatility and ease of use. With the AeroPress, you can experiment with the ratio of coffee to water as you please. Until now, coffee in the AeroPress has been brewed with hot water. That all changed when AeroPress, Inc. announced its recipe for cold brew using the AeroPress, which has a surprisingly short brew time of two minutes. If you own an AeroPress at home definitely give this method a try. You won't regret it!


Coffee drinks with alcohol that are guaranteed to warm you up

Coffee drinks with alcohol that are guaranteed to warm you up

Falling temperatures outside motivate a good cup of hot coffee. For an even more effective warming effect and a feeling of well-being on a winter evening, it's a good idea to add a little alcohol to your coffee to help your body heat up even more.


Hiroia Samantha and Jimmy

Hiroia Samantha and Jimmy

How about a smart dripper that prepares coffee for you or gives you advice through an app on your phone? Or an equally smart barista scale? Let's take a look at both options today, brought to us by Hiroia!


Design combo: Nuova Simonelli MOOD&DUO

Design combo: Nuova Simonelli MOOD&DUO

Imagine a professional-quality, home-designed coffee machine that makes you want to make coffee as soon as you look at it. Now add a grinder in the same style. The Nuova Simonelli Oscar Mood a Duo is coming!


The most common faults with automatic coffee machines

The most common faults with automatic coffee machines

Problems can occur from time to time with any make or model of coffee machine. Serious faults require professional care, but you can deal with minor ones yourself. Below I have listed common problems and what you can do to fix them.


Cherries hiding coffee

Cherries hiding coffee

When you say coffee. What do you imagine? A cup of espresso, a mocha or a scotch? You think of the smell of freshly brewed coffee. You think of little brown-coloured beans. That's what coffee is, and it's so much more. It's a plant with white flowers. Coffee is also a fruit. The colourful berries that surround the branches of these plants - coffee trees.

I remember an elderly lady, a dear customer of ours, asking if we had unflavored coffee. She read the labels on the packages of coffee on display: Brazil: chocolate and hazelnut or Rwanda: orange and black tea. She thought that theflavours described, which we can smell when drinking coffee, were added to the coffee. That she buys coffee mixed with a little dried orange and tea. She didn't want that. She wanted coffee. Bitter coffee. Since explaining that it was the coffee beans themselves, which by nature contain these flavor nuances as defined by us, was not enough, I set out to introduce the lady to the truth about coffee as a fruit.


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.


Home coffee corner with Chemex

Home coffee corner with Chemex

How about starting to make great filter coffee at home? How about doing it right from the start in quality and style? Say hello to a classic that has been with us for over 80 years - Chemex!


Retro lever coffee machines

Retro lever coffee machines

There are plenty of retro coffee makers that you'll fall in love with immediately. But which is the best one for you? To help you out, I've selected 4 retro lever coffee machines that will not only please your eyes, but above all make a great cup of coffee!


Development and technology of coffee machines with steam nozzle

Development and technology of coffee machines with steam nozzle

Technology is constantly evolving in the preparation of perfectly whipped milk via the steam nozzle of the coffee machine. In this article, we'll take a look at the history of steam-jet coffee machines and introduce the latest innovations you can find on the market.


What is the right pressure for making espresso

What is the right pressure for making espresso

Does a 19 bar machine really make better espresso? What does it mean when a coffee machine has 15 bar or more and why is water pressure for coffee important at all? Let's get to the bottom of this.


New in the world - dalgona coffee

New in the world - dalgona coffee

A coffee tendency that could not escape any social media user - Dalgona coffee. The drink, which anyone can prepare at home, has become popular on Instagram and TikTok thanks to its unique appearance. Where did the drink come from and how to prepare it?


Which coffee machine to choose for the office?

Which coffee machine to choose for the office?

Work and coffee is an inseparable duo. What should you think about when choosing a coffee machine for your business? Which coffee machine is right for your office? Let's be clear about that.


Domestic coffee machines Lelit

Domestic coffee machines Lelit

Choosing a home coffee machine can be a lot of fun at first. However, one quickly gets lost in the flood of brands and models. But there is a solution - read today's article on Lelit coffee machines. You'll find both quality machines for the undemanding user and high-end coffee machines that could be the pride of a small espresso bar.


Comandante: the most popular hand grinder

Comandante: the most popular hand grinder

Few brands have earned such a reputation in the coffee world during their not too long existence as the German company Comandante. Let's take a look at what's behind its success.


Classic vs. compact coffee machine

Classic vs. compact coffee machine

What does it mean when a lever coffee machine has "compact" in its name? Comparison with a classic espresso machine. Why is a compact coffee machine preferable and when to prefer the normal version?


Is drinking coffee good for diabetics?

Is drinking coffee good for diabetics?

Diabetes mellitus is one of the most widespread diseases. Coffee as a worldwide highly popular beverage. If coffee could help against diabetes... and it doesn't? Read on to find out how coffee and diabetes actually work.


Hemro Group: the best professional coffee grinders

Hemro Group: the best professional coffee grinders

What do the famous coffee brands Mahlkönig, Ditting and Anfim have in common? Do you know? They are members of the Hemro Group family - a leader in the production and development of coffee grinders for professionals. Today I'm going to introduce you to this family a little bit more.


Italian home coffee machines Bezzera

Italian home coffee machines Bezzera

Could Luigi Bezzera have imagined 100 years ago what the fruits of his labour would look like in 2023? Probably very hardly. Today, let's take a look at some of the top home coffee machines bearing his name and idea.


How to choose a professional automatic coffee machine

How to choose a professional automatic coffee machine

The three most common variables that characterise a good business are product quality, speed of service and the ability to handle a higher number of orders in a given time. A professional automatic coffee machine meets these performance requirements with ease. Whether you need coffee for the office or you are a businessman, hotel or restaurant owner, you will benefit from its services. Yes, even in a restaurant it is sometimes convenient to have an automatic coffee machine.

Imagine a restaurant full of guests eagerly looking forward to your famous pheasant consommé. Following the famous saying that "good food goes with good drink", your drinks menu offers the best wine from Bordeaux, beer from a local microbrewery, homemade blueberry lemonade and, of course, a selection of coffee. There is a lot of pressure on your chefs and waiters at that moment to serve all your guests quickly and to prepare many dishes and drinks flawlessly in ashort time and to the expected quality. In coffee shops there are coffee experts - baristas. They are trained to work with coffee and the technical equipment to prepare it. They understand coffee and it is often their hobby. That is why they take care of it and all the necessary equipment withlove and care. In your restaurant you have a chef, waiters and even a bartender. Your customers love to have coffee after lunch, but is not your main product. You don't sell much coffee the rest of the day. So it's uneconomical to employ a professional barista. But you still want thebest coffee for your guests.


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.


How to choose a coffee grinder for a coffee shop

How to choose a coffee grinder for a coffee shop

The second most important thing in your coffee shop (after your coffee machine) is the coffee grinder. It's up to you how much you want to invest in your grinder. The more expensive ones are in the tens of thousands, but you can buy cheaper ones too. The question, however, is which one to reach for. Does a higher price equal a better investment? And which criteria should you consider when choosing one?


How to build a menu for your café

How to build a menu for your café

We've finally gotten around to putting together your menu. If you've made it to this point, congratulations - you're past the worst of it and now you're finally in for some fun. A properly constructed menu can make it easier for customers to make their choices and entice them to select more items. But how do you achieve this?

A café rarely makes enough money to pay its expenses from coffee sales alone. Therefore, expand your menu to include at least a few other items such as soft drinks, desserts, or sandwiches.


Selective coffee - how to arouse customer interest

Selective coffee - how to arouse customer interest

Have you decided to work with a selection of coffees in your café, but you don't know how to get your customers interested? The following tips will help you to get people interested in your selection.


Interview: I'm Zdenek and I roast coffee

Interview: I'm Zdenek and I roast coffee

Zdeněk roasts coffee in our spa. We decided to interview him to share his story with you. You'll learn about his winding road to coffee. About what he has succeeded in his profession, but also about what has failed and what his life with coffee is like.


The history of coffee: Rwanda, peace through coffee sales

The history of coffee: Rwanda, peace through coffee sales

Is it possible to impact people's livesby buying a packet of coffee? In Rwanda, coffee is more than a local crop. It gives people jobs, self-worth and children shoes. The people of Rwanda still have images in their minds of the not-so-distant suffering and massacres of war. The survivors of the 'ghost villages' find solace and meaning in growing coffee, with which comes the hope of a better future.


Coffee trends

Coffee trends

The coffee world is evolving and shifting every year. You don't just get espresso or cappuccino in coffee shops anymore. Home coffee preparation is also evolving and is no longer just based on instant coffee. Coffee trends have undoubtedly been influenced by the current situation. What is trending in the coffee world in 2023? Find out in today's article.


Introduction of Victoria Arduino Eagle coffee machines

Introduction of Victoria Arduino Eagle coffee machines

Do you need a professional lever coffee machine for your café ? Victoria Arduino Eagle coffee machines are a great choice for smaller or larger operations. I'll introduce you to all the coffee machines in this model range one by one.

What are the health benefits of a cup of coffee?

What are the health benefits of a cup of coffee?

Coffee, as one of the world's most popular beverages, brings not only the pleasure of drinking coffee but also promising insights into its use in treating disease. A cup of coffee is not only filled with delicious flavours and a magical aroma, but is an effective preventative and natural aid to fight disease. Read on for a summary of their most significant benefits for our health.


8 rules for serving coffee in your café

8 rules for serving coffee in your café

In your café you work with a selection of coffee. You spend time with its preparation to achieve the best results. An espresso of this quality also deserves a coffee service of the same quality. Your customer isn't just paying for good tasting coffee, but for the complete service they expect when they visit your café.


The history of coffee in Colombia

The history of coffee in Colombia

The classic sweet, medium-bodied coffee, produced in Colombia, takes its place among the most famous flavours in the world. Generations of hard-working growers dating back to the colonisation of Latin America point to this crop as their only source of income. Without coffee, much of the nation would not be able to survive. But Colombia's miracle tree has not caught on as quickly as you might think. Let's take a look at how the Spanish forefathers of modern Colombia founded one of the largest coffee exporting empires on the planet.


Accessories and accessories for Flair Espresso coffee machine

Accessories and accessories for Flair Espresso coffee machine

What do all Flair Espresso owners love? The magic of manual espresso preparation in a technically simple machine. The joy of making your own coffee then continues with the possibilities to customise your own machine. Brush up your Flair to perfection! Come and take a look at the range of original Flair Espresso machine accessories.


How to choose a grinder for a cafe: for filter coffee

How to choose a grinder for a cafe: for filter coffee

You can offer filtered coffee from a Hario dripper for one, a French press for two, or have an automatic dripper for a batch brew. In any case, the taste of the coffee, for whatever method you choose, is significantly influenced by the coffee grinder. So, how to choose one?


What to equip your home espresso corner with

What to equip your home espresso corner with

Do you like to drink espresso from morning to night and have you decided it's time to create your own espresso corner at home? What accessories and barista tools do you need to make espresso or even cappuccino properly? In today's article, we'll show you through the entire process of making espresso.


Luxury coffee machines: La Marzocco vs. Prima Eagle One

Luxury coffee machines: La Marzocco vs. Prima Eagle One

Linea mini and E1 Prima are compact versions of professional coffee machines, and not just any coffee machines. La Marzocco and Victoria Arduino. Renowned brands of the barista world and their models of lever coffee machines for the home where luxury espresso is a must. But... which one to choose?


How to choose a professional coffee machine?

How to choose a professional coffee machine?

There are contexts that determine whether or not your coffee business will thrive. The main thing is to serve a premium product, so perfect coffee. And with that comes a quality professional coffee machine. So how do you choose the best one? Let's discuss.


How to choose a professional coffee machine?

How to choose a professional coffee machine?

There are contexts that determine whether or not your coffee business will thrive. The main thing is to serve a premium product, so perfect coffee. And with that comes a quality professional coffee machine. So how do you choose the best one? Let's discuss.


How to choose a coffee machine for home?

How to choose a coffee machine for home?

Do you crave freshly brewed coffee in your home? Do you want to enjoy a coffee-scented apartment right from the morning and have your beloved cappuccino for breakfast? Then make some space in your kitchen for your home coffee machine. Well, yeah, but... which one is right for you?


Is a home espresso machine worth it?

Is a home espresso machine worth it?

To buy or not to buy a lever coffee machine for home? Many a coffee lover has wondered about this question. So how about those home coffee makers. Is it worth getting one for your home?


How to choose a barista scale - a great comparison of scales

How to choose a barista scale - a great comparison of scales

The barista scale is an integral part of the barista's equipment. You can practically do without it when preparing espresso, it is also almost indispensable for the correct preparation of alternative methods. There are plenty of them on the market, they have different functions and also range in price. What to look for when choosing a barista scale and what is the best one for a café or, conversely, for the home? That's what I'll tell you in today's article.


Coffee tasting using the cupping form

Coffee tasting using the cupping form

Cupping or coffee tasting. A unique opportunity to find out what you like best and to compare your perception of coffee flavours and aromas. And do you know how to use the cupping form and what a cupping score is? I'll tell you everything, come taste with me!


Coffee producers

Coffee producers

A hit parade of coffee producers. How much coffee do they produce a year and which country has the world's highest coffee production? Let's get to know the biggest coffee producers in the world.