In September 2023 I headed to India for the World Coffee Conference, the Tea and Coffee Expo, and to visit coffee plantations in the mountains of Karnataka. I expected the trip to be an adventure, and it certainly was. An adventure like no other in amazing India, filled with the stuff you see in movies.
Read MoreIn June 2023 I headed to Honduras. The Oliva family have several coffee farms in the mountains of Honduras and they very kindly hosted me for 3 weeks to show me their farms and their processing facilities, and to help me to understand all of the ins and outs of the Honduras coffee business.
Read MoreI had some amazing coffee experiences in Vietnam during a family holiday. When I’m on holiday I just can’t stay away from coffee. I brought back lots of great beans to enjoy at home with my friends, and at my shop with my lucky customers. Let me share a few stories with you.
Read MoreCoffee culture in Italy is so different to what we experience in Australia. Coffee is just simple in Italy. It’s not a luxury. It’s not over-complicated. It’s not pretentious. It’s just something you do. And most Italians do it 3-4 times per day. It’s part of life. Italians know that coffee doesn’t need to be taken too seriously.
Read MoreThe home barista hobby gripped me hard and I found myself cycling through Italian coffee machines and grinders at an alarming rate. I just loved playing with the very latest machines and grinders. When K Bean was born trying out new gear became part of my “job” Lucky me !
Read MoreK Bean offers premium coffee accessories without the premium price tag. The goal is to offer 100% of the quality of premium accessories at 50% of the price. I have sourced some truly outstanding gear. Here are a few words from me, Paul, regarding K Bean Coffee Tools
Read MoreRead about my own journey from coffee machine enthusiast to small business owner. Read about my journey and find out what drives me, Paul, and K Bean Coffee Machines.
Read MoreThe K in K Bean comes from Kaldi, the Ethiopian goat herder who, as legend has it, discovered coffee. The legend originates from the Kaffa region, so this was the place that I needed to visit. In 2019 I headed off to Ethiopia for what was truly a mind blowing and life changing experience.
Read MoreChoosing an Italian espresso machine is just one step along the home barista journey. To me the hobby is not really about the espresso machine and other gadgets. What hooks me to the home barista hobby is the quest to control an uncontrollable process and the surprises and ah-ha moments that you get along the way. Enjoy the Journey.
Read MoreIt started with a text from a guy called “Hans" saying that he wanted an Italian coffee machine for The Block. And not just any Italian coffee machine. He really wanted a Profitec Pro 500 because of it’s good looks. After a quick chat with Hans I knew it wasn't some prank and I was ready to join the challenge.
Read MoreWhen buying an Italian coffee machine for your Melbourne home don’t forget about the beans. Beans are at the heart of every coffee, so here’s a brief K Bean guide to coffee beans for Italian espresso machines. I briefly cover coffee species, varietals, origins, growing altitude, processing and of course, roasting.
Read MoreSo you have your Italian coffee machine at home and enjoy magnificent coffee every morning. Life is good and all is OK until holiday time… You may be off to a hotel. You may be off in a caravan or in a tent. What is the best way to take a holiday without taking a holiday from great coffee?
Read MoreI remember the first time that I tried cold brew coffee - WOW - a slurp of ripened fruit, milk chocolate and thick honey. It really surprised me at the time. Cold brew coffee is very different to hot coffee that has been cooled because the chemistry of cold extraction is different.
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