Over the past couple of years there has been a growing trend in grinder burr upgrades; manufacturers who produce grinder burrs which are an upgraded version of the ones supplied by the manufacturer. These burrs can often cost a lot more than the standard set which begs the question: is it worth it? We decided…
Category: Coffee Equipment
Filter Papers Explained
Over the past few years we’ve seen an explosion in coffee brewing devices, along with an ever increasing range of coffee filters. In this article we take a look at the main characteristics of the various filters on the market. Although there are many different size and style variations, coffee paper filters are made from…
Choosing a Home Espresso Machine
With so many different espresso machines on the market, choosing a new model can be a daunting process. In this article we’ll explore the various features to look for and suggest some machines which we think work for those new to espresso as well as the keen home enthusiast. Buy A Great Grinder It might…
Brewing Guide: The Clever Coffee Dripper
The Clever Coffee Dripper has to be one of the easiest brewing methods to master. It combines a period of immersion brewing after which the coffee is filtered – essentially it’s like brewing in a coffee press (cafetiere) without the sediment which can sometimes be left behind. How does it work? The secret to the…
First Impressions: Victoria Arduino MDH Espresso Grinder
The MDH is the latest espresso grinder from Victoria Arduino and this one is specifically designed for home or office use. We’re already familiar with its more commercial siblings, the Mythos One, MDJ and MDXS so having put one to the test for a few days we thought we’d share our first impressions. Out of…
Coffee Brewing Scales
A set of coffee brewing scales are a ‘must have’ if you want to improve the quality of your coffee brewing and achieve a professional level of consistency. There are a number of scales on the market to suit most budgets; the more you spend, the more features you are likely to have on the…
Choosing a Coffee Grinder
There is no doubt that the aroma and flavour of freshly ground coffee far exceeds that of a pre-ground product. The volatile compounds which give coffee its character and flavour are far more protected in whole bean form allowing you to unleash the potential of the coffee at the moment of brewing. There are a…
The Carvetii Guide to the V60
The V60 is a pourover coffee brewer developed by Hario, a Japanese glass company, and released in 2004. While many other brands and styles of pourer brewer exist, the V60 has become one of the iconic brands of the specialty industry, and a whole gamut of accessories has grown up around this relatively simple concept….
First Impressions: Victoria Arduino Eagle One
This coming March (2020) the Victoria Arduino Eagle One espresso machine will be launched in the UK. With the official world tour currently underway we’ve been lucky enough to get our hands on one of the first models. The machine is only with us for a couple of weeks but it is enough time to…
Testing, Testing
We always enjoy testing new equipment at our Roastery. Some of it passes the ‘Carvetii Test’ and we’ll happily recommend it to our customers. Here’s some of the stuff we currently have on test.
A step too far or a long way to travel?
A visit to one of our customers this morning reminded me of an article I’ve read recently with regards to espresso and the use of scales. This morning’s espresso was served from a machine which had been carefully dialled-in (I watched the barista do this), and my actual espresso was weighed. As it turns out,…