Archive for July, 2009

Video 4 – Great steak & milk foam

Thursday, July 9th, 2009

The title will make sense (honestly!).

I think I could end up being described as a bit obsessed with how the coffee industry communicates with consumers.  I refuse to admit this is a bad thing.

Comments on this one would be very welcome!

Video 3 – Espresso Vs Espresso

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

I should make clear now, because I don’t think I do in the video, that I am not saying one opinion is better (or more correct) than the other. I just wanted to talk about the divide in ideas out there when it comes to brewing espresso – I am not trying to upset anyone, though I suspect I might….

Related links:

Gwilym’s WBC Performance

Video 2 – Three books

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

Today’s isn’t so controversial…. (sorry for the noise from the trains overhead!)

The books:

The Devil’s Cup: Coffee – Stewart Lee Allen

Espresso made in Italy – Enrico Maltone

The Paradox of Choice – Barry Schwarz

Do please let me know of any coffee books you love in the comments!

Video 1 – Crema

Monday, July 6th, 2009

Episode links:

Coffeegeek article on crema

Coffee Collective Blog post

The Coffee Collective

A brave commitment to videoblogging

Saturday, July 4th, 2009

I’ve been thinking for a while that I’d like to do more video blogging, so with this post I am forcing my own hand.  I know lots of people are already doing this so I should probably explain my motivation:

Anyone who starts their own business can probably tell you how easy it is to let it consume your life, and your time.  I wanted a project that would get me into the habit of reclaiming some time during the day/week to do something I enjoy and learn along the way.

So starting from Monday I am aiming to upload a new video every weekday.  At the least I want to upload 5 videos a week.  I am going to try and make this last for 4 weeks.  Then, in all probability, it will stop.

Don’t expect high production values, snappy editing or anything longer than 5 mintues – think more 2-3.  I will be recording as I go so feel free to comment on them and get involved, your interaction will make it a lot more fun for me.

Topics will be whatever is buzzing round my head that day, though I do have a few in mind.

Wish me luck – if I pull this off we’ll all probably be a bit surprised.