Sharing my coffee experiences on The Blog
What I’m Brewing!
My primary way of brewing coffee at home is using the V60, Chemex, and the Aeropress. I also like to change from time to time and opt for a classic French Press or a Mokapot.
Cold Bloom Pour Over on a V60
Casually browsing through YouTube during lunch time and I come across this video by Tales Coffee. To summarize - Vincent who is the head roaster, set out to brew coffee on a V60 with a cold water bloom.
Brewing for the Baristas with Space Cup
Space Cup is calling out to the coffee aficionados by organizing two exciting challenges. Show Me Your Latte Art Challenge and What’s Brewing? Your choice of brewer and a selection of beans to go with. Up for the challenge, fellow home baristas?
What I’m Brewing: Guatemala, Las Moritas Pacamara by City of Saints Coffee Roasters
This coffee is a carryover from the previous month. But I’m really excited I’m getting to taste and experience some Guatemalan coffee after the DMCC event last month.
What I’m Brewing: Guatemala ''Princesa'' Geisha by Falcon Coffee Roasters
Falcon Coffee Roasters, located in Ras al Khor, is a small-batch roastery. The coffee here is roasted by Rustam, and that is evident enough to remove any use of the word “small”.
What I’m Brewing: Ethiopia Sidamo by Profile Roasters
Profile might be a micro-batch roastery based in Abu Dhabi, but the coffee here has a lot of potential. They opened doors earlier this year and I found out about this place by accident while waiting for a client meeting.
Siphon Coffee Maker: Immersive Immersion Experience
I was introduced to my first cup of Siphon in 2019. I remember vaguely that it was an Ethiopia because of the intense floral and fruity notes and a nice juicy body. It is probably one of the coolest brew methods today after espresso of course. The Siphon brewer was invented in the 1840s. It uses heat, pressure and vacuum to brew your coffee.
Does Aerating Coffee Improve the Taste? Feat. Kaffeine
This was my question when I first saw it on Instagram at a cafe in Sharjah - Muweilah, the heart of specialty cafes in this Emirate. Close to home and quite honestly the best place for cafe hopping, Kaffiene was the place to go to try this unusual way of using an aerator to “make coffee taste better.”
Indonesian Coffee with Qahwa Coffee Trade: Event at DMCC Coffee Centre
Last month, DMCC had organized an event showcasing Guatemalan coffee. This time, it was Indonesian coffee with Qahwa Coffee Trade. Qahwa Coffee Trade is a member with the DMCC Coffee & Tea Center, connecting producers and exporters with new trading opportunities in the coffee value chain.
What I’m Brewing: Ethiopia Uraga Indigo Lot 0412 by Grandmother Coffee Roastery
I hate wasting coffee and I also can’t help myself when something unique catches my eye, or in this case - tastebuds. This coffee hails from Uraga which is one of the woredas i.e. another word for district, in Ethiopia.
Grandmother Coffee Roastery: Crafting Outstanding Coffee
Grandmother Coffee Roastery has been on my radar for a long time now. What was my caffeine journey here like? Read more to find out.
Space Cup: Cafe of the Future
Space Cup has a very unique spaceship concept. The interior revolves around the use of red, orange and white reminiscent to a Martian theme.
Discover the Flavors of Guatemala: Event at DMCC Coffee Centre
Last week, the DMCC Coffee Centre in Jebel Ali had organized an event which showcased Guatemalan coffee.
The Chemex Doesn’t Need any Introduction
My first pour over drink was brewed in a Chemex, this fancy looking glass carafe was why I ordered the drink in the first place and thought to myself that why would one have coffee black and without milk?
My Favorite Pour Over: Hario V60
V60 is perhaps the most popular brewing methods in specialty coffee along with other brewers such as Chemex, Kalita, Melitta etc., all fall under the pour-over or dripper classification.