FLTR Magazine | Specialty coffee news, guides and opinion

Ceado’s REV Series sets a new benchmark for espresso grinders

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Ceado’s new REV Series redefines espresso grinding with a holistic approach to extraction. Featuring advanced technologies like WAM for weight precision, Steady Lock for grind consistency, and GTM for temperature stability, it delivers unmatched control and flavor clarity. With three models—STEEL, TITAN, and ZERO—designed for different café needs, the REV Series also offers quiet operation, easy maintenance, and a customizable interface. Built for modern baristas, it positions Ceado as a quiet but confident leader in grinder innovation.

April 14, 2025

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Shops

After the engine cools

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Andy Anderson

Tucked away in a warehouse in Al Quoz is a coffee shop that feels less like a business and more like a heartbeat. It doesn’t beg to be posted or praised—it simply is. Built by someone who believed in connection over commerce, Café Rider is the kind of place that remembers your name long after you’ve forgotten the last place you had coffee. This is a story about finding warmth in a city that often forgets to look up.

April 12, 2025

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Opinion

How to actually learn about coffee

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Andy Anderson

This article is for home brewers who want to improve without getting sucked into the noise. It explores what it really means to learn about coffee—without worshipping false gurus or chasing perfection. Instead of handing you another recipe, it offers a mindset shift: one rooted in curiosity, self-trust, and presence. Because coffee isn’t just about the brew. It’s about noticing, questioning, and building something that’s entirely your own.

April 8, 2025

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People

Why I only wear one kind of watch strap

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Andy Anderson

In this FLTR Magazine feature, watch collector and coffee enthusiast Andy Anderson sits down with David Richards, founder of The Strap Tailor. Known for his handmade, bespoke watch straps, David shares his journey from corporate burnout to artisanal entrepreneurship. The interview explores the deep connections between craft, ritual, and time—both in watchmaking and specialty coffee. It’s a story about slowing down, creating with intention, and the quiet power of things made by hand.

March 27, 2025

News, People, Reviews

This watch is made of coffee and that’s not the interesting part

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Andy Anderson

In this conversation for FLTR Magazine, James Thompson—better known as Black Badger—talks about the coffee-dialed Arcanaut D’Arc Roast, his journey from outsider collaborator to co-owner, and why irreverence is more than a design language—it’s a responsibility. From car paint to coffee grounds, Thompson’s material experiments challenge what watches can be, while keeping joy and storytelling at the center. This isn’t just about making something different. It’s about making something meaningful—and having a damn good time doing it.

March 24, 2025

News, Reviews

The app that helps you brew the perfect espresso every time

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Andy Anderson

Discover ACID, the Swiss coffee app that helps home baristas track grind settings, discover new roasts, and connect with a global specialty coffee community. Perfect your espresso with precision.

March 12, 2025

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News

Noma Kaffe: what happens when the world’s most influential restaurant enters coffee?

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Andy Anderson

Noma, the world-renowned three-Michelin-starred restaurant, is bringing its meticulous approach to coffee with Noma Kaffe, a new subscription service that delivers expertly sourced and roasted beans to coffee lovers worldwide. More than just a premium offering, this move signals a shift in how coffee is perceived within fine dining—elevating it to the same level as wine and cuisine. But what does this mean for specialty coffee? Could this inspire more restaurants to take coffee seriously, or is it simply a new way to experience Noma’s obsession with flavor? Read on to explore the impact of Noma’s latest venture.

March 10, 2025

People

The exception to the rule: why meeting Dan Schonknecht restored my faith in Specialty Coffee

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Andy Anderson

“Never meet your heroes,” they say—because more often than not, the people we admire from afar don’t live up to the myth. In specialty coffee, where social media personas often overshadow real craftsmanship, I’ve found this saying to be painfully true. But then I met Daniel Schonknecht, the founder of Specht. Over three days at World of Coffee Dubai, I discovered that Dan is exactly who he appears to be—genuine, passionate, and deeply committed to both his craft and his family. This article explores the psychology of hero-worship, the way social media shapes identity, and why meeting Dan gave me hope for the future of specialty coffee.

March 7, 2025

News, Reviews

The Flytrack Barista: when high horology and specialty coffee finally meet

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Andy Anderson

The Singer Flytrack Barista is a luxury watch designed for coffee lovers, featuring a unique espresso timing scale. A fusion of high horology and specialty coffee.

March 6, 2025