Feeling wired after your morning coffee, then totally drained by mid-afternoon? Yeah, I’ve been there. I’ve always loved coffee, maybe a little too much if we’re being honest. But something weird started happening: I’d feel alert for a while, then crash hard after lunch. Like that classic drowsy fog where you just want to lie…
Need more energy and protein in your morning routine? Whenever I head to the gym, I always grab a coffee from the shop nearby before training. It gives me that mental kick I need, sharpens my focus, and helps me feel more alive before hitting the weights. But one day, standing in line and realizing…
Ever feel too hot to function, let alone brew a decent cup of coffee? Yeah, same. As I said before, I was never really a “Nespresso person.” I’ve always leaned more toward manual brewing—my trusty Chemex, a scale, the whole ritual. But when summer rolls around and the heat kicks in, my motivation just melts….
Ever looked at your coffee creamer and wondered what’s actually in it? I’ve always enjoyed splashing creamer into my morning brew. Sometimes more than I probably should’ve. But one day while grocery shopping, I randomly flipped over the bottle to read the label. Let’s just say… I couldn’t pronounce half the ingredients, and the other…
Ever wonder why espresso just hits different in Italy? I’ve always been drawn to the Italian espresso culture. The slow mornings, the tiny cups, the smell of freshly ground beans floating out of cafés on cobblestone streets. Over the years, I’ve tried machines from Germany, the U.S., and even a few hyped-up newcomers. Some were…
Ever wondered what would happen if you threw your coffee beans in a smoker? I did, though not exactly on purpose at first. See, I’m not really the outdoorsy, camping-for-fun type. The mosquitoes always seem to think I’m the main course, and I spend half the night doing a weird half-dance trying to swat them…
Is servicing your espresso machine really just about calling in a tech? That’s what many folks think including me, at first. But after chatting with a few of my coffee shop owner friends, I realized there’s way more to it. They told me that most of the real “servicing” happens daily. For instance, simple tasks…
Ever feel overwhelmed trying to pick the right commercial espresso machine for your café? I’ve got two friends who own coffee shops. One runs a cozy, slower-paced spot with a loyal morning crowd, and the other? He’s pulling shots non-stop from open to close. We sat down over coffee (naturally), and they both shared what…
Ever wonder why your espresso shots suddenly start tasting off? Even when the beans are fresh? I don’t own a coffee shop myself (as I’ve mentioned over on Coffee Voilà), but I’ve got a handful of close friends who do. Over countless late-night chats and behind-the-bar hangs, they’ve generously shared their real-world cleaning routines. The…
Ever feel like your coffee betrays you instead of boosting you? I’ve been a coffee lover for as long as I can remember. But man caffeine has given me a rough ride sometimes. There were nights I’d toss and turn in bed, staring at the ceiling like it owed me answers, all because I had…