How to train your palate
Following on from our acids in coffee sensory video we’ve decided to do a double feature: It's not as good as Tarantino and Rodriguez, but in my humble opinion, it's...
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The challenges of roasting coffee in Australia
It’s early 2019 and I’m excited about a delivery of new coffee we agreed to just before the end of the year. I’m carefully monitoring what’s happening with the crop....
The magic that happens when turning green coffee to brown
Raw coffee is green. Roasted coffee is brown. Sure, we all know that! But what you may not know is the magic that happens behind the scenes when green coffee...
Where to drink White Horse Coffee this Christmas
Holidays can be a wonderful time of year, but sometimes it can get frustrating when your favourite cafe closes for the break. Just when you finally have time to linger...
A White Horse Coffee Christmas
Coffee is like Christmas. The anticipation. The aroma. The excitement. The beautiful communion of exquisite flavours and the celebration of life. You wish it could last forever. White Horse Christmas...
How to get consistent results with a stovetop brewer
This question was asked by Angus, who wanted to know how to get repeatable and consistent results brewing coffee with a stovetop brewer. Thanks Angus, great question! I'll write up...
Does it matter if my coffee beans are fresh?
A little while back we asked our customers to tell us what they wanted to know about making coffee at home. We’ve received some great questions, which has inspired numerous...
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...
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,...
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...
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....
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...
MICE 2018 Highlights
We hope you enjoy the highlights from our time at the 2018 Melbourne Coffee International Expo along with a few photos from some of Melbourne's finest coffee traps we visited...
The road to MICE 2018
In less than two weeks a busload of White Horse Coffee staff and a truckload of equipment will be headed to Melbourne for MICE 2018. As I write this I’m...
The smell of coffee and why it’s important to know.
As I sit at my breakfast table I sniff little bottles jam-packed with aroma and try to recall what I’m smelling. My brain searches for associations and memories that will...
The romance of brewing coffee at home
Being a coffee professional I’ve been spoilt with incredible coffee experiences. I’ve savoured some of the finest coffees from all over the world, enjoyed espressos with world champion baristas, cupped...