I'm not naming the cafes we went to, the location, or posting pics since there are some negative comments. The point of this post is not to bash specific cafes, but to celebrate the home barista.

I recently returned from visiting family for the holidays. I roasted some coffee...

Just came back from 2 weeks in Mexico, I got a chance to try a number of good coffee shops around the city so I figured I'd share my experience and make some recommendations for future visitors. If anyone has any other recommendations feel free to add to this thread.

First of...

I see on social media that the line-ups at %Arabica at Yorkdale are starting to go down. Anyone have any opinions on the coffee?

( %Arabica is a high-end Japanese coffee roaster. Their only North America location was in Brooklyn, NY until Yorkdale opened last week.)

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I've been a fan of Intelly, particularly over other similar options like Blue Bottle, so when I was in Pasadena over the weekend and wanted coffee, I stopped in. It looked very different, like I stepped into a Blue Bottle store. I walked up, and ordered an espresso. As I waited,...

My second time in Taiwan and I see similar coffee situation as 3 years ago. Soooooo many awesome shops! There is a plethera of small batch roasters putting out amazing coffee. Almost all independent coffee shops roast their own coffee. There is variously levels of coffee...

Interested if anyone has recommendations for cafes in Gothenburg - particularly in the Johanneberg/Chalmers university area.

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Does anyone know a US retailer that imports Friedhats roasted coffee? I know Dayglow is one but their selection is mostly sold out now. I've had 4 different roasts from Friedhats and all of them exceeded expectations. I can't recommend their coffee enough if you like light roast.

90+ wineries. Summer farmers market well worth a visit. Some nice restaurant choices.

For coffee Walla Walla Roastery has been solid over the years in their roastery cafe near the airport, although they haven't roasted to the lIght side as some.

I notice Carte moved to brick...

Hi all,

Is there espresso style attractions in Amsterdam Netherlands?

I mainly interesting in the aspect of the espresso machines- cool stores or museums?

Any advice is welcome.
Thanks.

Hope this catchy title brings in the replies. I am a newbie and thought you were not supposed to have a bitter taste to your plain espresso. Most of the brews I have been making come up kind of bitter. I went to a local coffee shop today with a very good name and got a shot of...