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Videocast #4 – Stovetop/Moka Pot

By James Hoffmann | Published: January 21, 2009

I wanted to tackle a tricky brewing method for this videocast, and it will probably cause some debate – people saying that I am using it wrong etc etc…
I wasn’t trying to recreate espresso with the little brewer – I just wanted to find a way to use it so it made clean, sweet and [...]

Posted in Opinion, coffee brewing | Also tagged brewed coffee, brewing, coffee brewing, how to, moka pot, stovetop, videocast | 23 Comments

5 more tips for barista competition

By James Hoffmann | Published: January 12, 2009

Last year I wrote a post with 6 tips for barista competition. This year, with the rule changes and all, I wanted to write another little post (though still give the first a quick re-read…).
I really want to encourage people to enter, it isn’t as difficult or scary as it seems. Everyone who competes, as [...]

Posted in Barista Competition | Also tagged Barista, Barista Competition, competition, Espresso, judging, learning, rules, tips, ukbc, wbc | 5 Comments

Videocast #3 – Chemex

By James Hoffmann | Published: December 28, 2008

Just a quick link to the third Square Mile videocast:

Videocast #3 – Chemex/Pourover from James Hoffmann on Vimeo.
For more information there are some notes on the Square Mile blog.
Comments and discussion always welcome.

Posted in Video, coffee brewing | Also tagged brewing, chemex, coffee brewing, pourover, square mile coffee roasters, technique, videocast | 22 Comments

Final Quick Post on the whole French Press thing

By James Hoffmann | Published: November 22, 2008

For people who have e-mailed and asked about the press pots in the video I can only advise you to visit amazon where they are way, waaay cheaper than anywhere I can find them (including Bodum’s wholesale department……)
Bodum Columbia 0.35l Tea and Coffee Press – Stainless Steel
Easily the nicest one cup press pots out there, [...]

Posted in Coffee, coffee brewing | Also tagged brewing, cafetiere, french press, how to, Video, videocast | 3 Comments

French Press Technique

By James Hoffmann | Published: November 13, 2008

Videocast #2 – French Press Technique from James Hoffmann on Vimeo.
I know I cross posted this on the Square Mile Blog, but I thought I should post it here too. Feedback is always welcome, and yes – I am still totally obsessed with brewing on scales!
Comments are open again!