(1) gwan-ak gu Best known for its landmark – Seoul National University – which is often considered the most prestigious academic powerhouse in Korea, Gwan-ak is statistically the youngest area in Seoul. It is home to countless university students, young professionals, and newlywed couples looking for affordable housing and education in the midst of a…

A flash quiz: A renowned hybrid varietal with exceptional cup quality, often cultivated in Latin America – what would it be? No, it isn’t Gesha. Gesha is not a hybrid; it is a “pure” heirloom landrace from Ethiopia. The answer is Pacamara, an F5 hybrid between Pacas and Maragogipe. Ten points if you guessed it…

Every coffee nerd has their own V60 recipe. Hario V60 is one of the most standard, basic, and widely used drippers in the coffee scene. So it is only natural that every single person, professional or not, has their own preference and know-hows when it comes to V60 drippers. In this post I introduce you…

If you are a professional barista, a roaster, or a producer, then there are so many wonderful sources from which you can get a comprehensive guide of how to work with washed coffee throughout the production chain. This post is intended to document my own experience with washed coffee as a consumer, thereby helping other…

A cup of coffee rarely surprises me. They may be slightly better or marginally worse than what I typically expect from a certain variety, but it is a rare occasion where they completely catch me off guard. Last week, a fittingly rare variety of beans called “Sudan Rume” managed to accomplish such feat. The taste…

New York City is certainly “The City” when it comes to the sheer quantity and quality of specialty coffee you can find in the area. Within the bustling noise of tourists and locals lie a surprising abundance of coffee shops who source and brew their coffee with utmost care. In August, 2024 and in January,…