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June 7

Brewing success: when coffee culture meets the workplace

Paul Erdos, a Hungarian mathematician, said “a mathematician is a device that turns coffee into theorems.” The phrase has been paraphrased many times, particularly with..

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May 31

Positive effects of caffeine

Are you one of those people who feel out of sync until they’ve had their morning cup of coffee? Unbeknownst to you, you’re likely benefiting..

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May 3

The 10 steps to making a great espresso

How many steps does it take to serve an amazing espresso? For us it’s 10! It may seem unlikely that each one of them is..

Coffee

April 21

How to organize a perfect espresso setup for your café

When organizing your coffee shop space in addition to creating a comfortable and welcoming environment for your patrons, it is useful to take the time..

March 23

What the labels on coffee packages tell us

Labels on coffee packages are like an identity card and can carry many different kinds of information. Some data are required by law, others are..

Coffee

March 15

The right grind for your coffee

For coffee lovers, grinding is part of the brewing ritual. Going from bean to powder has a decisive impact on the final result, but there..

Coffee

February 22

Which milk is best for coffee?

Cafe con leche, cafe au lait, cortado, macchiato: these are all different ways of combining coffee and milk across the world. But which milk should..

Coffee

February 8

The world’s top specialty coffee varieties

Grown in select altitudes and climates and nursed for years before the first harvest, specialty coffee is ever so popular. Let’s take a closer look..

Tips & Tricks

January 25

All the different types of cups for Italian espresso

Anyone who has spent a few minutes at the counter of an Italian coffee shop at rush hour will have heard many different ways of..

Tips & Tricks

January 11

The mistakes that can spoil your specialty coffee

For many, getting a coffee is a pleasant treat, an indulgence that can set them in the right mood for the rest of the day,..

Coffee

December 21

The best coffee shops in the world for specialty coffee

If you’re looking for quality beans and superb roasts, these are the coffee shops to visit. Here you’ll find a setting as special as what’s..

Tips & Tricks

November 30

Coffee and chocolate, a perfect match

Coffee and chocolate have many things in common: they are both made from the seeds of a tropical fruit, which are dried and then roasted..

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November 30

Matteo Pavoni on winning the Italian Barista Championship

While we love sporting events, there are other competitions we’re more interested in: barista championships! And here at Biepi we’re honored to collaborate with Matteo..

Coffee

November 23

Coffee extraction methods: 3 ways to brew a great cup

If on a trip to Italy you ask for ‘a coffee’ at a bar counter, you are sure to be served espresso. For us, this..

Coffee

October 28

Winter coffee cocktails

When people think of a coffee cocktail, they often imagine an iced drink. With winter just around the corner, however, we are drawn to warm..

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