It’s a topic of heated and often ferocious debate, which is tricky to answer at the best of times. The reason being that each and every coffee aficionado in the world has their own unique take on what the ‘perfect’ cup of coffee tastes like. Hence, you’ll always have some who firmly believe Chemex coffee is better than cafetiere...

As promised, here’s another round up of tips, tricks and guidelines for better French press (a.k.a. coffee press) coffee at home: 8) Don’t add all the water right away Instead, pour just a small amount into your cafetière to give the grounds 30 seconds or so to ‘bloom’. Only then should the rest of the water be added to your...

Year after year, coffee connoisseurs worldwide are coming up with increasingly elaborate methods for producing the ‘perfect’ cup of coffee. But for many, perfection lies in simplicity. Precisely why the traditional French press method always had a strong following worldwide. In fact, some genuinely believe that cafetière is...

If you really, REALLY love coffee, you’ll want to get the maximum enjoyment from every coffee bean you buy. Whole bean coffee really is as good as it gets – the satisfaction of creating an incredible cup of coffee from scratch being pretty unbeatable. But if you’re planning to buy the best coffee beans in the world, it makes sense to...