Gold Cup Accreditation
In October 2009 Glenn Watson obtained the SCAE Brewmaster (level1) qualification following a mind-opening theory and practical day at the SCAE HQ in Essex. The SCAE Gold Cup Programme is a Europe-wide initiative to improve the standard of filter coffee served in cafes, restaurants and venues. The Gold Cup programme is based on measurable brewing [...]
Review: mypressi TWIST™
A first look review of the mypressi TWIST™ Since it’s launch towards the back end of 2009, followed closely afterwards by a barrage of awards and endorsements, including the SCAA Best New Product 2009/2010 *1, I have wanted to get my hands on the mypressi TWIST™. This desire was also partly fuelled due to my [...]
Volatile Coffee Beans
Today I received an order from my current roaster and just had to try some of a new batch of a Honduran COE coffee. The flavours were almost as described but should become more prominent after another day of rest. The beans were only roasted yesterday so they have not yet settled, resulting in an [...]



