So many beans, and not enough hours in the day in which to drink them
2010 has got off to a roaring start and our diary has been pretty full so far, and there is still a lot to look forward to.
Since the New Year we have conducted a number of training sessions for new cafes and home baristas, giving them an insight into the exacting processes of making a [...]
Piccolo heaven in the East End of London
Yesterday I spent the day drinking Piccolos, Cortados, Flat Whites and Espressos in the East End of London.
Starting my day at Gwilym’s cart in Whitecross Street, I spent an enjoyable hour and a bit chatting to Gwilym and Jenni. My first coffee was a flat white with a beautifully poured Rosetta, accompanied by a delicious [...]
Flat White’s on the menu
Recently we’ve noticed that Flat White’s have been appearing on the menus at independent cafes we visit. Most are surprisingly good although on occasion they could be considered more like a cappuccino than a true Flat White.
In New Zealand and Australia the Flat White is the norm and outsells both Cappuccino’s and Lattes.
How to prepare [...]
Coffee tasting Kiwi style
We’re about to embark on a trip ‘home’* and will be sampling numerous coffee offerings in New Zealand.
New Zealand Cafe’s have an ambiance that is very hard to replicate. Kiwi’s (the name for the locals) have a penchant for coffee and use the cafe as a meeting place, an office, for family time together and [...]
