Coffee knowledge

Erik Brockholz
Siebträger reinigen: Die Bedeutung gründlicher Sauberkeit

Cleaning the portafilter: The importance of thorough cleanliness

With delicious coffee comes the annoying work of cleaning: If you want to enjoy good coffee in the long term, you should take good care of your machine. Cleaning the portafilter is more than just a chore - it is the key to excellent coffee.

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Erik Brockholz
Alter-Kaffee-Kaffeebrewda-Röstmeister

When is coffee old and should no longer be used?

Hello from Hamburg and welcome to our coffee blog. This week we are looking at the freshness and shelf life of coffee and asking ourselves: When is coffee old and should it no longer be used? Of course it is possible to still drink coffee that is 2 years old, but should you do it? After such a long time, despite the highly praised "aroma packaging" and vacuum seals from major manufacturers, can you still recognize the full variety of aromas? Let's find out!

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Erik Brockholz
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My espresso doesn't taste good - 6 tips for more flavor!

"Help - my espresso doesn't taste good!" If you're thinking that, then you urgently need support. No problem, I'll help you and give you 6 tips for more taste. So find out why your espresso doesn't taste the way it should. Enjoy reading. Your Kaffeebrewda

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Erik Brockholz
kaffee-siebträger-espresso-röstung

The right coffee for your portafilter

You can no longer only find them in the hip cafés of St. Pauli, but also increasingly in the cozy kitchens of Hamburg: the portafilter machine. Why? Quite simply, because portafilter coffee tastes really good. What you need to look out for and valuable tips for your portafilter coffee can be found here - have fun!

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