The price of coffee on the Coffee Exchange is in free fall. People probably think: "Yay, good for us!" But, in fact, the opposite is true. The price drop has some adverse effects which for example have a negative influence on the quality of our coffee. A lot of coffee...
Better coffee at home, but how?
One of the most frequently asked questions we get is; 'I have a senseo or nespresso, but the waste bothers me, do you have an alternative?' The first step is to check what kind of coffee you like to drink. Maybe you often visit a specialty coffee bar, and you...
The importance of a good grinder.
Why is a good grinder so important? First of all, because you can't buy ground coffee from us (we only grind on demand)! You can find out why HERE. But the grind size (how course or fine the coffee has been ground) is really very important. A barista will adjust...
The changed cupping protocol
Covid19 rocks our world. The coffee world is also adapting to these new surroundings, with initiatives like #supportlocalroasters and #brewathome. The SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) reinvented, on their part, its cupping protocol. We will be using it for our own coffee tastings and cuppings. Follow the link below for more...
Where does caffeine come from?
This is what the Flemish Institute for Healthy Living (VIGL) has to say about caffeine: Caffeine is a substance that has a stimulating effect on the central nervous system. In small amounts caffeine can: have a positive effect on concentration and performance, elevate the attention span, alertness and motivation, and...
TEST: Breville barista max espresso-machine
TLDR; After several months of testing, we can only conclude that this is a fantastic choice for both beginners and enthusiasts on a smaller budget. The Breville Barista Max has won our hearts for sure. But what's the deal with Breville? Because this Barista Max is not the Breville Barista...