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What We Are Brewing | Afficionado Coffee

What We Are Brewing | Afficionado Coffee

Jul 8th 2022 Written by Ragan LaTour-Kelley
Specialty coffee spans far beyond the trendy new coffee shop down the road, flaunting coffees from exotic lands and promising flavor notes of honeycomb, stone fruit, or toasted cinnamon. Specialty coffee is a process, one aiming for precision and c …
H2O, Hello There: An Introduction to Water for Coffee Brewing

H2O, Hello There: An Introduction to Water for Coffee Brewing

Jul 7th 2022 Written by Steve Rhinehart & Steve Morrow
Have you ever taken a bag of beans home from your favorite shop, brewed a cup of coffee according to the recipe printed on the bag, and found the result to be lackluster, completely different from that cup you enjoyed in the café? Of course you have. …
Burr Grinder Basics

Burr Grinder Basics

Jul 5th 2022 Written by Steve Rhinehart & Steve Morrow
So you want to buy a coffee grinder⁠? Good move. Freshly ground coffee tastes better than pre-ground coffee in most cases. And you want to buy a burr grinder? Great move. But which one? Should you grab any old thing on the shelf at the big box store …
The Cafe Equipment Buying Guide: Espresso Machines

The Cafe Equipment Buying Guide: Espresso Machines

Jul 1st 2022 Written by Mike Greene
A guide to choosing the right espresso machine for your café, restaurant, or any other business offering espresso service. The espresso machine is the linchpin for most modern cafes, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that choosing one for a retail space …
The Complete Guide to Pouring Latte Art

The Complete Guide to Pouring Latte Art

Jun 21st 2022 Written by Mike Greene
A complete guide from beginner to more advanced designs, highlighting what you need and what you need to know to pour latte art. Even if the only requirements for a tasty milk beverage are delicious espresso and luxurious milk, so often the piece …
Father's Day Coffee Gift Guide

Father's Day Coffee Gift Guide

Jun 2nd 2022 Written by Ragan LaTour-Kelley
Father's Day — the slightly less stressful, often forgotten until the last minute, equally as important as Mother's Day holiday — is just around the corner; June 19th if we're being precise. To help ease some of the pressure that might accompany bu …
Ditting 807 Retail Overview

Ditting 807 Retail Overview

May 6th 2022 Written by Reagan Jones
Ditting's 807 Retail grinder is perfect for cafes or grocery stores to pre-grind coffee for their customers. Grinding about 2lbs per minute and featuring a bag clamp and a vibrating shaker plate, and a full grind range from turkish to cold brew, the …