Archive for the ‘Videoblog’ Category

Video 6 – A visit to Gwilym

Monday, July 13th, 2009

I forgot my video camera, but thankfully I had made a little video on Sunday.  The title says it all really.

Questions for next week in the comments please!

Video 5 – The return of the absurd

Friday, July 10th, 2009

So to wrap up my first successful week (which has been both harder and easier than I imagined):

Related links:

Previous Absurd Latte Art Challenge

Prizes:

12 Month Subscription – Square Mile Coffee Roasters

12 Month Subscription – Transcend Coffee Roasters

(Update: Thanks to Poul Mark for his generous offer of coffee from Transcend!  Awesome!)

If you are up to the challenge post a link to your work in the comments – I will accept photos or video.  C’mon!  Have a go!  It’s very silly…..

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