Sharing my coffee experiences on The Blog
Roast Story - Artisan Coffee Roasters
On my days off, I love exploring new coffee places. But, when I am working I’ll make it a point to do a quick google search and find a coffee pit stop. Most of the new cafes and roasters that I discover are through Instagram and suggestions from friends, but this time I was very surprised when the recommendation came from somewhere I didn’t expect.
Calla Cafe x Jebena Specialty Coffee
It’s very rare I get to tick two boxes in my coffee list in one visit. In this case, it was a combination of Calla Cafe and Jebena Roastery. Last week, I chanced upon this cafe after finishing up with some work in Meydan.
What I’m Brewing: Ethiopia Halo Beriti and Panama Graciano Cruz by Archers
I knew Archers meant business when I first brewed their Costa Rica H17. This coffee was super complex and every time I changed my recipe, I got different notes. Strong notes of green apple one time, and sweet and sour pineapple the other time. Was it my inability To brew consistently or was it just magic? Let’s go with the former because I love experimenting.
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.