Cafe Culture Down Under
George Sabados, in his (now retired) column “An Australian Viewpoint,” talks about cafe culture in Australia and New Zealand – how it developed, how it compares to the US, and where it’s going.
Barista Basics, or Not!
George Sabados, an espresso expert and consultant in Australia, writes about how cafes and coffee houses need to get back to basics to increase sales and customer satisfaction.
Setting the Coffee Scene in Asia
Paul Pratt starts off with a short article to set the tone for what his column will be about – the coffee scene and culture in South East Asia, and Hong Kong.
Why I Hate Home Espresso; Why I Love Julie
Aaron De Lazzer gives us the full monty this week, holding nothing back on his loves and hates about the coffeegeek universe and a certain Barista named Julie.
Mediocre Coffee: It’s Your Fault
In this instalment, De Lazzer talks about drip coffee faults in cafes, and your role as a consumer in making coffee shop and cafe coffee and espresso better.
Single Boiler vs. Heat Exchanger
Learn the fundamental differences between a single boiler and a heat exchanger inside espresso machines
Vancouver: Where Coffee Trainers Go to Die
Coming back into the fold at CG, Aaron De Lazzer is a guy with a lot to get off his chest about the coffee and espresso scene in Vancouver – from behind the scenes.
My Espresso is Cold!
Are you experiencing the cold espresso blues? This week we look at some tips and tricks to get the temperatures just right.
CoffeeGeek Etiquette and the Ristretto Shot
Is there a right and wrong time to say “Make mine a ristretto?” The short answer is “Yes.” Keep reading for the long answer.
How I Became a Coffee Geek
A shamelessly selfish synopsis of how I became a Coffeegeek. Make yourself an espresso, you’re going to need it.
