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General Dom Majdandzic

Introducing Uraga Tome from Guji, Ethiopia

Honeysuckle. Pear. Juniper Berry. Showcased : July 30 – August 25  Coffee: Uraga Tome Grade 1 Varietal: Heirloom Process: Natural Region: Oromia, Guji, Ethiopia Altitude: 1900 – 2300 masl Ethiopia is a very special coffee origin for us.  We love to taste and share the…
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Home Brewing Dom Majdandzic

How to make a long black at home

That time I made a long black on a Linea Mini If you’ve never made coffee on a La Marzocco Linea Mini, put it on your bucket list! La Marzocco have hit the ball out of the park with this home espresso machine. It’s literally…
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Brew Guides Dom Majdandzic

Brewing V60 for two

With the world cup soccer on, I’ve been staying up late watching the games with my dad. I do my best to impress him whenever I make him a coffee, so I whip out my V60, it is the baristas go to brewer after all. …
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General Dom Majdandzic

Introducing Giakanja, a very special coffee from Kenya

Blackcurrant jam, lemon zest and rose Showcased : July 2 – July 28 When we first tasted this coffee on the cupping table in our roastery we were amazed at it’s high quality. When we experienced it’s exquisite flavours, we knew right away we had…
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General Dom Majdandzic

Introducing Muduha, a delicious, fully washed coffee from Rwanda

Nectarine, raspberry and cola Showcased : June 4  to June 30 We’re excited to introduce you to the showcase coffee for June from Rwanda. It’s a real cracker! Muduha is an elegant fully washed red bourbon with distinct notes of nectarine, raspberry and cola. In…
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Home Brewing Dom Majdandzic

Unboxing and reviewing the Bodum Siphon Vacuum Brewer

Yes, another siphon brewer review. Why, because it’s damn good, brews a fine cup of coffee and is “oh-so-simple!” I must point out that I won this brewer at the MICE 2018, however Bodum did not ask me to review it, nor would I review…
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General Dom Majdandzic

Introducing a wonderful coffee from Brazil

Brazil Cambará: Carmo de Minas Showcased : Monday May 7 to Saturday June 9 A few years ago Luka, our production manager visited the Cambara Estate in Brazil to meet the farmers and check out where some of our delicious coffee is grown. Over a…
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Home Brewing Darryn Altclass

Can fresh roasted coffee ever be too fresh?

Great question! While I have said before that you need to “buy fresh roasted coffee” to keep it special, beans can actually be too fresh for brewing. Let me explain. The word on the street is that fresher is better. And as a consumer if…
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Home Brewing Dom Majdandzic

How to make a killer filter brew coffee at home.

Beautiful design is not only stunning to look at, but it also can serve a functional purpose that improves both the experience and the outcome. This is definitely the case with the filter papers used with the Kalita Wave. These filter papers concentrate the hot…

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