Less Throw Downs, More Spro Downs Please! Posted September 20, 2010, 3:00am, Rated: 8.4 The barista communities in many parts of the world love the latte art throwdown; but maybe it's time to up the game a bit and start loving the Spro Down a bit more, for the benefit of quality and the pursuit of espresso happiness (and winner take all prizes!) Read more...
State of Espresso 2010 Posted August 16, 2010, 3:00am, Rated: 8.8 More observations on the State of Espresso in 2010, including pressure and temperature profiling, more on single origins, consumers vs pros, and trends in espresso. Read more...
Espresso 2010 Posted August 14, 2010, 3:00am, Rated: 7.6 Mark Prince takes a look at the state of espresso and espresso brewing in 2010, with a long look back to how espresso has developed in the last fifteen years. First of a two part article. Read more...
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Can These Filters Change the World of Espresso? Posted April 29, 2011, 3:00am, Rated: 8.4 A strong development in one of the key elements in what helps to brew espresso -- the filter -- finally gets some major overhauling. Find out more in this exclusive look at VST's new espresso filters. Read more...
Column Description This regular column will tackle the world of espresso and coffee, including all the theories, controversies, changes and structures that make up this world. A heavy emphasis is placed on the online coffee community, and one thing this column won't do is pull any punches. Every week we'll feature the up's and downs, a quick yet detailed rundown of things that are good and not so good in the coffee world.