Coffee Knowledge & FAQ
Welcome to our coffee blog! Here, I (Norbert Ahnsorge, Coffee Sommelier) share my experiences, recipes, and guides for the perfect coffee experience at home.
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View all articles →Drip Coffee Machine: What Actually Matters
ECBC certification, glass carafe, water quality: what makes a good drip coffee machine. Practical tips from coffee sommelier Norbert in Berlin-Lichten...
Read more → espressoHow to Make Perfect Espresso: 5 Key Factors
Improve your espresso at home: grind size, water, dosing – coffee sommelier Norbert Ahnsorge from Berlin-Lichtenberg explains the 5 decisive factors....
Read more → filterkaffeePour-Over Guide: Filter Coffee by Hand
Pour-over step by step: dosing, water temperature, bloom, and brew time. Coffee sommelier Norbert Ahnsorge from Berlin-Lichtenberg explains the hand p...
Read more →Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
View all FAQs →How much money do I have to spend on good equipment?
For a good filter coffee setup, 150 to 300 euros are sufficient, while an entry-level espresso scenario with a grinder and portafilter starts at aroun...
Read answer →What distinguishes a specialty cafe from a regular cafe?
A specialty cafe focuses uncompromisingly on the quality of the coffee bean, works with transparent SCA-rated roasts, and calibrates the brewing param...
Read answer →What does the third place concept mean in the cafe?
The "Third Place" describes a social meeting space that is neither the home nor the workplace, but primarily serves relaxed neighborhood interaction....
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