Exploring coffee

Getting your grind right requires two key elements - the level of coarseness of your grind, and the consistency of it. Good coffee is made by having the grinds the right size for your brew method, and making sure that the ground coffee is uniform.

What shapes the flavour of your coffee, making a Brazilian bean full-bodied and nutty, while Ethiopian coffee is bright and floral? Learn how climate affects your morning brew with Niche.

Crafting a pour-over coffee is not just a simple exercise in making a drink, it’s a peaceful ritual that allows you to step away from the ongoing stresses of every day like and relax in a few minutes of personal tranquility. As your hand guides the gooseneck kettle, you settle into yourself knowing that at the end of this meditation you’re rewarded with a delicious coffee that brings out the full flavour of your chosen beans.

For those who are new to espresso making, understanding how much impact comes from the supposedly simple process of tamping can be elusive. But the fact is, tamping matters, and learning how to tamp espresso properly can make all the difference between a good coffee and a truly great one.

Crafting the perfect home coffee bar isn’t all about convenience - it’s about peacefully creating café-quality coffee in your own home. Having the right tools is essential if you want to get the most out of your coffee brewing.

The perfect cup of coffee will often come down to personal taste - each person will have their own preferences for what tastes good and what doesn't. Some twenty years ago the Q Grade was developed to help bring a degree of objectivity to coffee quality.

Convenience or craftsmanship? How does a Nespresso taste? Can it possibly produce a better brew that making an espresso?

Forget going to your local bar, blow your friends away with the perfect espresso martini at home! Here, we will cover the basics of the humble espresso martini with a fool proof recipe to create a cocktail your friends will always be asking for!

Choosing between a conical burr grinder and a flat burr grinder is an important decision – discover what these two different burr types offer and which produces the finest coffee?

Unlock the secret to consistently perfect coffee! Accurate dosing ensures balanced flavors and optimal extraction. Discover why this simple step makes all the difference in your brewing routine.

Choosing the right coffee grinder is crucial for unlocking rich, flavorful brews. Explore the key factors that make a grinder perfect for your needs and elevate your coffee experience.

So you’ve just started making coffee at home and you're not sure how to recreate the quality you’ve had in your favourite coffee shops. Fear not! Here we'll explain what you'll need to make barista quality coffee at home. We cover the most important variables and how to master each of these.