QUIZ: What type of coffee are you?

25/10/2017 Coffee Tips

Have you ever wondered if you were a coffee what type of coffee would you be? The Pensive Filter Drinker, the go-get espresso guzzler, or the dreamy Latte stoller? Now is the time. Wait no longer – find out your spirit coffee in our quiz! […]

A Beginner’s Lesson on Flavor Profiling

23/10/2017 Coffee at Home

If you had to describe coffee using one word, which would you use? For us, it would have to be complex. Coffee has over 1.500 aromatic and flavor compounds, making the 200 that wine has seem insignificant. Breaking down coffee’s flavor profile can be complicated, but we can start from the beginning. What’s listed […]

How to Brew for Your Holiday Crew

23/11/2015 Coffee at Home

As the holidays approach, many of us are planning to host family and friends at our homes. After the stress of preparing the perfect meal is over and you are finally able to enjoy a plate (or two…) of delicious holiday cuisine, what better way to unwind and relax with your guests than over a […]

Filter Coffee vs. Espresso

14/10/2015 Coffee at Home

Are filter coffee and espresso really from two separate planets? Of course not, but the realization that both come from the same coffee bean may come as a surprise to some. Neither one is “better” than the other; both, when prepared properly, have nuances that make them enjoyable in different ways. You may have a […]

What Type of Coffee Drinker Are You?

07/10/2015 Coffee at Home

Have you ever wondered what type of coffee drinker you are? Or, a better question to ask is probably if you have found your perfect brewing method yet. Just like there are infinite personality types, every person has their preference on how they enjoy their coffee. Discovering what type of a coffee drinker you are […]

Single Origin: What Does It Mean?

28/09/2015 Coffee at Home

Single origin coffees have been appearing on shelves everywhere, but not everyone knows what the significance behind the label is. Understanding what “Single Origin” means can actually help you appreciate your coffee a lot more, so we’ve tried to explain for you what makes single origin coffee so special. The concept of single origin coffee […]

Apex Brewing Guide – Moka Pot

14/09/2015 Brewing Guide

Brewing a perfect cup with the moka pot The Moka pot is still a staple of each (starting) coffee household. It’s even experiencing a bit of a comeback these days among coffee enthusiasts of all stripes. Though not the most delicate apparatus ever created: we like it for a lot of reasons – its simplicity, its […]

Apex Brewing Guide – Espresso

Brewing Guide

Brew a perfect cup with a manual Espresso machine Thanks to the speed and style of the experience, espresso has convinced many a coffee drinker in the past few decades. It is, however, one of the most complex processes to master, and the results of a controlled shot – with the right beans – can […]

Apex Brewing Guide – Drip Coffee

09/09/2015 Brewing Guide

Brewing a perfect cup of drip coffee Drip coffee is – as for as we are concerned – the best way to release all the aromas your beans contain. A well-prepared drip coffee lightens up your morning or afternoon, and puts a smile on your face that will last the wole day. Our brewing guide explains […]

Apex Brewing Guide – French Press

08/09/2015 Brewing Guide

Brewing a perfect cup with the French Press The French Press is about the most cost- and time-effective way to a great cup of coffee out there. There are – however – a few pointers to take into account if you want to unlock all the goodness of your precious beans. Just follow the guidelines […]

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