The Coffee Blog

Plantation de café sur les collines verdoyantes du Kenya au pied du mont Kenya
Kenyan coffee: taste, origin and how to brew it
Bright acidity, notes of blackcurrant and citrus: everything about Kenyan coffee, its regions, the SL28 and SL34 varieties, the AA grade and the best way to brew it. Read more...
Espresso fraîchement coulé avec une crème noisette dans une petite tasse en céramique
Espresso: the guide to a perfect shot at home
Dose, extraction time, pressure, temperature: all the benchmarks for pulling a great espresso at home, fixing common faults and choosing the right coffee. Read more...
Macchiato, cortado, flat white, cappuccino et latte alignés sur une table en bois
Macchiato, Cortado, Flat White, Latte: The Guide to Milk Coffee Drinks
Macchiato, cortado, flat white, latte or cappuccino? Ratios, cup sizes and taste: the guide to understanding milk coffee drinks and ordering with confidence. Read more...
Eau claire versee dans le reservoir d'une machine a cafe, a cote de grains torrefies
Best water for coffee: bottled, filtered or tap?
Water makes up about 98% of the cup. Ideal mineral content, tap, filtered or bottled water: how to choose, and what each option changes in the taste. Read more...
Détartrage d'une machine à café : fréquence, méthode et eau calcaire
How to descale a coffee machine: frequency, method and hard water
How often to descale your coffee machine depending on water hardness, the 6-step DIY method, the signs of limescale build-up and the mistakes to avoid. Read more...
Grains de café versés dans le réservoir d'une machine à café automatique à grain
Best Coffee Beans for a Bean-to-Cup Machine
Non-oily beans, medium roast, grind settings: how to choose the right coffee beans for your bean-to-cup machine. Read more...
Tasse de café noir et fruits frais sur une terrasse ensoleillée à Marrakech
Coffee and Health: What We Really Know
Caffeine, antioxidants, sleep, exercise: what we really know about coffee's effects on health. The article also gives the amount that remains reasonable each day and how to spread your cups... Read more...
Séance de cupping : bols de café moulu alignés pour la dégustation
What Is Specialty Coffee and What Does the SCA Score Mean?
What specialty coffee is, what sets it apart from commercial coffee, how the SCA 100-point score is calculated, and how to buy it well in Morocco. Read more...
Boîte hermétique à café et sachet refermable rangés à l'abri de la lumière
How to Store Coffee in Morocco (Even in Summer)
Air, light, heat, humidity: coffee's 4 enemies, and how to store it properly in Morocco, even in the height of summer. Read more...
Cérémonie du café éthiopienne avec une jebena en terre et des petites tasses
Ethiopian Coffee and Moka Sidamo: The Guide
This guide explains where Ethiopian coffee comes from, why it's called Moka and what gives Sidamo its floral, fruity profile. It also covers the best ways to brew it, from... Read more...
Plantations de café sur les pentes des Blue Mountains en Jamaïque
Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee: Why Is It So Expensive?
This article explains what drives the price of Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee: a strictly defined designation, tiny production and very strong demand. It also describes its cup profile and how... Read more...
Branche de caféier avec des cerises de café mûres dans une plantation bio
Organic Coffee: What the Label Really Changes
This article explains what the organic label really guarantees about how coffee is grown, inspected and traced, and why organic doesn't automatically mean better tasting. It then gives a four-step... Read more...
Grains de café fraîchement torréfiés tombant dans le bac de refroidissement d'un torréfacteur artisanal
Coffee Roast Levels Explained: Light, Medium or Dark?
Light, medium, dark: how roasting changes the taste of coffee, why we roast medium, and how to recognise a well-roasted coffee. Read more...
Café en grain et café moulu dans deux bols en céramique
Whole Bean vs Ground Coffee: Which Should You Choose?
This article compares whole bean and ground coffee on aroma, storage, equipment and convenience. It tells you which to choose based on your brewer and how much coffee you drink. Read more...
Mains puisant des grains de café arabica dans un sac en toile de jute
Buying Coffee Beans in Morocco: How to Choose the Right Ones
This article explains how to recognise good whole bean coffee in Morocco: 100% arabica, a precise origin, medium roast, freshness and even beans. It then points you to the coffee... Read more...
Grains de café arabica torréfaction médium et tasse de café sur un plateau marocain
Arabica Coffee Prices in Morocco: What Makes the Difference
Origin, freshness, roast, pack size: this article explains what determines the price of arabica coffee in Morocco. It gives our price grid and a method for comparing two packs without... Read more...
Moulin à café manuel et électrique avec différentes moutures
Coffee Grinder Guide: How to Choose One and the Right Grind Size for Every Brewer
Manual or electric, burr or blade: how to choose a coffee grinder, and which grind size to use for each brewer. Read more...
Coupelles de grains de café de différentes origines
Single-Origin Coffee: Flavour Guide by Country (Ethiopia, Kenya, Colombia, Brazil…)
This guide sorts single-origin coffees by continent and country, from the floral notes of Africa to the chocolatey cups of Latin America and the bold coffees of Asia. It gives... Read more...
Grains de café arabica et robusta côte à côte
Arabica vs Robusta: What's the Difference and Which to Choose?
Taste, caffeine, altitude, bean shape, price: the real differences between arabica and robusta, and how to recognise a 100% arabica coffee. Read more...
Cafetière italienne sur le feu avec une tasse de café
How to Use a Moka Pot: Step-by-Step Guide to Great Coffee
Dose, grind, heat, mistakes to avoid and cleaning: every step to brew strong, smooth coffee with no bitterness in a moka pot. Read more...
Cappuccino, latte et café crème sur une table en bois
Café Crème, Latte, Cappuccino: How to Make Them at Home
Café crème, latte or cappuccino? The differences, the ratios and the recipes to get them right at home, even with a moka pot. Read more...
Cafetière italienne, piston et machine expresso sur un plan de travail
Coffee Machines in Morocco: How to Choose One and the Right Coffee
Independent guide: moka pot, French press, drip, espresso, bean-to-cup or pods. How to choose your coffee machine in Morocco, and which coffee to use. We don't sell machines, only coffee. Read more...