Luddite vs Autosteam
Ask a barista what they think speciality coffee means and you will get a massive range of answers. I can promise you the one thing none of them will mention is speed.
Prufrock comes to Johan and Nyström
Hello Baristas, we are holding an special intensive SCAE brewing class at Johan & Nystöm's concept store in central Stockholm!
The Test Roast Solubility Quality Check
Until recently at Prufrock we cupped for fun, but now we cup to find out what’s going on with you Roasters!
Re-Processing
Getting rid of the quakers and chips and all manner of secondary defects in our coffee. How can we do it more efficiently?
Staff Mail-Around Mayday
Just a note on the modified espresso recipe... also note the new clump crusher flaps on the Mythos.
Primitive Scales and Advanced Grooming
A new work flow developed to balance precision with sustainability.
The short history of bitterness, acidity and sweetness
I was invited to Brno in the Czech Rep. for the launch of Industra Coffee and there was a day of speeches, workshops and BMX and Calligraphy. Here is a summary of the speech I gave.
What would I do if I was competing in the barista competition this year? Part 3
Part 3: Choosing a coffee, choosing a grinder.
What would I do if I was competing in the Barista Competition this year? Part 2
Part 2: Rinsing the score sheet.
What would I do if I was competing in the Barista Competition this year? Part 1
Part 1: Past masters and dealing with judges.
Letter to a tamper man
The tamp should be able to withstand frequent un-screwings. A barista will surely play with his/her tamper.
Dialling-In Journal
Record scores, weights and measures and brew water information. Speed up the process of designing a recipe and identify which recipe is your overall favourite.