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,...
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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...
8 golden rules for keeping coffee special at home
Making a good cup of coffee at home is not as complicated as people make it out to be. In fact, you only need to remember a few fundamental rules...
Perfecting the Big Mac, the Double Macchiato
Last week we looked at how to make the most delicious macchiato possible. You can read about where the name came from and how to make it here if you...
How to make a magical Macchiato
'Hi my name is Cam, that's Mac backwards.' That's how Cameron from Sister Fox first introduced himself to me and I thought it was classic and remember it to this day....
How to brew coffee with a Kalita Wave pour over
Next up in our keeping it special at home brewing series, we walk you through how to brew a full-flavoured delicious cup of coffee with the Kalita Wave. The Kalita...
The Long Black, where it came from and how to make it well
To be a great home barista it is important to know how to make many styles of coffee, not just the one or two types you regularly make for you...
Making delicious coffee with a stovetop moka pot
If you've been following our articles about brewing coffee at home, you will know that we love to brew in different ways ... some traditional, some not so. We wanted...
How to brew AeroPress like a champ
Alternative brewing methods in the specialty coffee scene has taken off over the past few years which gets us really excited. One of the newer methods is the AeroPress which...
The home barista guide to tamping.
Does my coffee tamper work? Let's start by being clear that there really isn't a bad tamper. They all can do a great job. As they say, a tradesperson should...