How to roast coffee properly – we introduce you!
Coffee roasting is a thermal process: green coffee is transformed into an aromatic, roasted bean using heat. The bean goes through several stages in which its structure, color, volume, and, of cour...
The taste of coffee explained - from bean to cup
Coffee contains over 800 volatile aroma compounds—more than wine. Whether you taste notes of citrus fruits, red berries, caramel, or dark chocolate in coffee depends on a whole chain of factors. ...
Hand filter – step by step: How do I brew coffee with the hand filter?
Unlike automated processes (e.g., fully automatic coffee machines, capsule machines, or French presses), the hand filter gives you full control over all relevant parameters: the grind size, water t...
How to use a portafilter correctly - Your complete guide to the perfect espresso
A portafilter isn't a household appliance like any other—it's a precision tool. If you use it correctly, you can prepare espresso at a professional level—with perfect crema, full body, and balanced...
What exactly is direct trade coffee?
Direct trade is n't a certificate, it's a promise – and as with any promise, it depends on the credibility of the other party. Reputable roasters demonstrate through transparency, fairness, and qu...
Arabica vs. Robusta – Comparison of the coffee varieties
Not all coffee is created equal. Behind the world's most popular bean lie two main varieties: Arabica (Coffea arabica) and Robusta (Coffea canephora). Understanding the differences helps you make ...
Coffee from India - Our partner Hoysala Coffee
May we introduce: Our partner for high-quality coffee from India - Hoysala Coffee. The 4th generation coffee farmers are proud to work chemical-free and have also created a transparent supply chai...
In January 2019, at the invitation of our business partner Dethlev Cordts, we traveled to Guatemala with teams from other roasters to get an idea of his “Coffee from Lampocoy” project and to see...
In order to protect the aroma of freshly roasted coffee and preserve it for as long as possible, we pack the beans in an aroma-tight manner for about 2-5 days after the roasting process. Dependi...
Roasting is the last important step in refining the coffee beans. The term coffee roasting refers to the process in which coffee beans are exposed to high heat in order to release their aromatic su...
From a botanical point of view, the coffee plant belongs to the genus Coffea in the family Rubiaceae, which includes around 500 genera and more than 6,000 different species worldwide. Basically, ...
During dry processing, the coffee fruits are spread out, turned from time to time and dried until they only contain around 10 - 12% moisture. This can take up to five weeks. After that, the fruit s...
The coffee cherries are harvested once a year, but in some regions twice a year. North of the equator, coffee is harvested from September to December and south of the equator from April to August....