Why the grinder is actually the key to better coffee
A capable machine creates stable brewing conditions. The grinder prepares the coffee those conditions act upon. We compare four ECM grinders and explain how to dial in espresso.
August 18, 2026
Here’s what happened at the first Home Barista Show in Europe
The first European Home Barista Show sold out at Espressolab Roastery in Istanbul. The day included a campus tour, V60 workshop, brewing competition and latte art tutorial. The venue left the strongest impression.
The best specialty coffee shops in Hong Kong
Discover 13 of the best specialty coffee shops in Hong Kong, from tiny pour-over bars in Central to local roasters in Tai Kok Tsui, Tai Hang, Yuen Long and Fortress Hill.
The best specialty coffee shops in Copenhagen
Forget the most photographed cafés. These are Copenhagen’s best specialty coffee shops for light roasts, espresso, pour-over and exceptional beans.
The Home Barista Show is coming to Espressolab Roastery in Istanbul
The Home Barista Show will hold its first event in Türkiye at Espressolab Roastery in Istanbul on August 9, 2026. Here is why Istanbul, Espressolab and its 6,000-square-metre Coffee Experience Center are the right home for the show.
The best specialty coffee shops in Hanoi
Heading to Cafe Show Hanoi 2026? This guide explores the best specialty coffee shops in Hanoi, from celebrated Vietnamese roasters to hidden espresso bars and historic cafés that reveal why the city has become one of Asia’s most rewarding coffee destinations.
How Azura built one of Oman’s most respected specialty coffee companies
How did Azura become one of Oman’s most respected specialty coffee companies? Founder Mohammed Behlim shares the systems, culture and daily disciplines that earned Azura runner up in the inaugural People’s Choice Coffee Awards.
Another Coffee Festival is exactly the kind of event the coffee industry needs
Coffee has always been about community, yet most of the communities we’ve built in specialty coffee have been for people who already work in the industry. That’s what makes Another Coffee Festival so refreshing. In this exclusive FLTR Magazine interview, the founders explain why they created a different kind of coffee event, one designed to welcome everyone from seasoned professionals to people discovering specialty coffee for the first time.
How to choose a pour over coffee dripper
Choosing a pour over coffee dripper gets easier once you understand shape, material, flow and filter paper. This guide covers what you need to know.
How a café owner should choose an espresso machine
Most commercial espresso machine comparisons focus on features. Experienced café owners tend to focus on something else: consistency, workflow, reliability, service support, and whether the machine will still suit the business years after installation. This guide explores the questions that lead to better equipment decisions and stronger long term ownership outcomes.
