Sharing my coffee experiences on The Blog
The Coffee Story: Kim Co Daluz
Kim’s love for coffee originated in 2014 as she started her journey as a barista in the commercial coffee industry. She was an outlier and knew her love for coffee would take her on a journey from the Philippines to Dubai. She took every opportunity available at hand to learn and grow in spite the challenges.
What I’m Brewing: Colombia Asociación Palestina by Cloud Picker Coffee
This Colombian Asociación Palestina coffee came in with the 25th issue of Standart. Roasted by a Dublin based roaster called Cloud Picker Coffee Roasters. This Pink Bourbon is a natural, anaerobic processed, marmalade tasting bean of wonder. Toast your brioches because this is the jammiest jam I have brewed so far.
What I’m Brewing: Costa Rica Don Eli (Cup of Excellence 2021) by Mattina Coffee
This is a limited edition Costa Rica from the Don Eli farm. This coffee scored an 89.21 and stood 8th out of the top 30 coffees at the Cup of Excellence Costa Rica 2021 auction that took place a few months ago.
The Coffee Story: Dan de coffee man
Dan started his coffee journey in Rwanda more than a decade ago. He worked in a roastery but he also spent a lot of time with farmers focusing on quality control and training.
The Ultimate Flat White at The Barn Dubai
Ever since I found out about The Barn’s version of the Christmas Flat White last year, I have been really craving it. The flat white became my favorite milk beverage thanks to Allan, who has now moved to Germany to work with The Barn.
Judging the Mattina Coffee Latte Art Battle
What if I told you that I was a judge for a latte art completion, would you believe it? Me neither. I’m grateful to the guys at Mattina Coffee for inviting me to be one of the judges for their end of the year latte art battle that happened earlier this week.
Moka Pot Brewing Guide
If you think making coffee in a moka pot is easy, then I will have to tell you that you might be right. But it still involves some amount of focus like all brewing methods.
Myth or fact: Can Coffee Still Taste Great After Months of Roasting?
When Lameen aka From Coffee With Love invites you to experiment with coffee, you know there’s something interesting planned. Now, I had no idea what he had in mind but whenever he calls me over I know it’ll involve tasting some amazing coffee.
Must Visit Coffee Roasters in Dubai
When the @pourovergod messaged me to write a guest blog for him, quite frankly I was ecstatic. If you don’t have an idea what I’m talking about, Andy has built an impressive community of 400,000 followers on Instagram.
The Best Piccolo I have had Prepared by Two UAE Coffee Champions
My weekend ended with the best Piccolo I have had this year. Michaela, the 2021 UAE Barista Champion, craftfully extracted the Mandela XO which she used in the championship. And then, Mon, the 2021 UAE National Latte Art Champion, poured a rabbit latte art.
What I’m Brewing: El Salvador Finca Sandoca by Specialty Batch Coffee Roasters
My very first cup of specialty coffee was from Specialty Batch Coffee Roasters. The coffee definitely left a lasting impression. That’s why, many years later, I’m still on the specialty band wagon. Not that I’m complaining, it’s the best thing to ever happen to me.
Thoughts About The Global Coffee Townhall 2021
What is the Global Coffee Townhall? This was a live event by MAP IT FORWARD where all parties involved in the coffee value chain discussed a very important question, What needs to change in the coffee industry in 2021 and beyond?
What I’m Brewing: Guatemala Huehuetenango by Hermoso Coffee Roasters
Last month, I visited Hermoso Coffee Roasters based in Abu Dhabi. “Hermoso” means beautiful and that is exactly what I thought of their Guatemala Geisha.
Competing at the UAE National Barista Championship
I’m grateful to be connected with so many individuals in this industry. I was recently invited to watch a presentation of a participant competing in the UAE National Barista Championship and give feedback on her performance. I’m no where qualified to be a judge, but I was at awe of her dedication to perfect her routine to the minutest level.
What I’m Brewing: Ethiopia Sidamo by The Climbing Goat Roastery
The Climbing Goat Roastery started its inception at the Depachika Food Hall in Nakheel Mall almost two years ago. I have been here a few times but ever since they opened in Dubai Festival City Mall, it has become my regular mainly because of convenience.