Water!My roaster and I feel we have found the best profile on the Ikawa possible for this coffee. We have decided to use the Ikawa purely for it being cost-effective. But in saying that it costs AUD$9.20 every time we...
Currently, I have two similar recipes. They are both depended on the roast of the coffee, solubility, and freshness.I will vary between 4 or 5 pours. Using 15g - 16g finely ground coffee. Also with water weight of 240ml -...
How much does it cost to compete? This year, as an independent competitor I thought it appropriate to outlay the costs involved to compete just in the regional championship here in Australia. I have purchased: 3 x Acaia Pearl (Black)...
My competition coffee arrived on Monday. The coffee had its moisture and density controlled, then samples roasted on a drum roaster and finally cupped today. All this is done, to make sure the coffee is the same as that what...
What is your favorite Brew Method and why? I'm often asked this message, and it's not the easiest question to answer if I am being honest. My "favourite" is cupping, but that's not really a brew method. Long story short,...
How I start preparing my brew recipe also depends on the coffee I’m using. For example, when I approach a natural coffee I know that naturals generally contain higher amounts of perceived sweetness and body. So I’ll approach that but...
Relationships, we need them in our industry to survive. Last week I was in Sydney and got the chance to meet another April Athlete who happens to also live here in Australia, Simon Gautherin. Simon is competing in the French...
It has, and will always start with the coffee. For me, competition has always been about coffee, producer, and less about "me". I view it as a platform to give them a voice. I'm always hoping to have coffee that...
