Please Push No More: New Wave Tampers

A new crop of tampers is changing how baristas make espresso.
by Michael Butterworth | September 27, 2022

One Style For All: Is Omni Roasting For You?

Do espresso and filter coffee really need different roast profiles?
by Michael Butterworth | August 9, 2022

Lazika Shows the Untapped Potential of Turkish Tea

By reintroducing care-driven harvesting practices and presenting consumers with a variety of different tea styles, Lazika hopes to improve the quality of Turkish tea.
by Michael Butterworth | August 1, 2022

Don’t Let It Build Up: On Scale Prevention

Tackling mineral deposits in brewing: how you can prevent scale buildup and prolong the life of your brewing equipment.
by Michael Butterworth | June 30, 2022

Triangulate Your Career: Should Baristas Consider Getting Q Grader Certification?

Is Q certification worth it for baristas to pursue? The answer depends on where you want to go in your career.
by Michael Butterworth | June 20, 2022

Stay Flush in a Cold Brew Rush

If cold brew is simply a menu option for warmer months, it's time to think critically about how to carve space for a unique—and quality-driven—version of the popular beverage. 
by Michael Butterworth | June 13, 2022

Managing Multiple Water Sources: Why The Water You Use To Brew Matters

Creating consistency across regional water differences.
by Michael Butterworth | June 1, 2022

The Tipping Point: Are We Ready to Move Beyond the Tipping Model?

Baristas' livelihoods often rely on tips received—should they?
by Michael Butterworth | April 21, 2022

Turkish Coffee Revisited

Although dozens of nationalities claim a coffee culture centered around a cezve or ibrik, the concentrated, unfiltered brew is perhaps best known as Turkish coffee, and a growing number of specialty coffee professionals are…
by Michael Butterworth | December 7, 2020

So You Think You Can Roast?

Roasting coffee in-house
by Michael Butterworth | March 16, 2020