Our Guide to Creating a Flavour Profile at Home
Our Guide to Creating a Flavour Profile at Home
Processing Methods 101: Natural? Washed? Pulp?
How Simple Processing Methods Can Change a Coffee’s Flavour
Light Roast vs Dark Roast: What’s The Difference?
Are you a light roast person or a dark roast person? For most of us, it probably depends on the situation. For example, and (to give you a short answer), a light roast is better suited for an after-dinner coffee, while a dark roast is better suited as your morning brew. We have all kinds …
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How to Get Perfect Foam for your Latte or Cappuccino
The Milk: Fresh is Best When you steam milk, I recommend using fresh milk every time. The fresher the milk, the creamier it is, and the easier it foams. The best place to leave the steam wand is just underneath the surface. Always avoid putting it all the way into the milk. What to Look …
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How to Make the Perfect Crema
Coffee lovers are obsessed with it, and once you understand the importance of crema to a good coffee, it’s easy to understand why.
The Ultimate Guide to Coffee Makers
Ready to take the next step in your coffee adventure from home? Well, Coffee Max is here to help! There are many ways to make a great cup of coffee, and the only way to judge the “best” one for you comes down to your own personal taste and the coffee you like. Coffee Max …
The Difference Between Locally Roasted and Imported Coffee Beans
At Coffee Max, we pride ourselves on roasting our coffee in small batches every day. Compare this to those imported coffee beans you see sitting on supermarket shelves that can be there for up to a year. Because of this, I often get asked why people should choose locally roasted coffee over the imported variety. …
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Three Ways to Keep Your Coffee Fresh
Stale coffee is the worst, so making sure your beans stay fresh is as important to your coffee-making as the beans themselves! How Does Coffee Lose its Freshness? When coffee is exposed to air, it becomes oxidised and goes stale. Add in heat, sunlight and moisture, and say goodbye to your coffee staying fresh! To …
Cafes, COVID-19 & June 1: A Guide to Reopening for Cafe Owners
Here are our suggestions as to what you’ll need to do to run your café during the first easing of restrictions and beyond.
