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Posts under ‘Espresso’

Barista Competition!

We’re having one. It’s for employees, but if you wanna participate I think we can make an exception.

Silk Espresso made a great video

And we want to share it with you!

News from the Roaster: Espresso!

For something so small, espresso shots have a big impact on our lives. They’re the heart of every cappuccino, latte, mocha, and caramel macchiato that we drink. They are the source of our morning energy, and the afternoon boost we need to finish the day. For some of us, a day without espresso is as [...]

Visiting the Colombian Barista Coffee School

Colombia has grown coffee for decades, yet our consumer culture is not as developed as our agronomy expertise and marketing strategies. We produce one of the best coffees in the world, yet we don’t know our customers. Most of the time, we have consumed low-grade coffees not being able to distinguish between a good cup [...]