I’ve collected a fair amount of books on coffee. Some are excellent, whilst others deeply embarrassing. I thought I’d put together a little list of the ones that I would recommend to other people wanting to learn more.

Much fun was had at the UBF last night. I was pulling shots all night, but had my camera with me so shot a bit of video as we went along which I’ve cut into a fun little thing: UBF IV from James Hoffmann on Vimeo. The challenge was head to head pour...

This, shockingly enough, isn't about espresso.  It is about brewed coffee, and the fact that brew temperature is completely wrecking my head.  We talk a lot about brew temperature but what we are really talking about is water delivery temperature. I...

It has been a busy and long day.  I've learned a lot today and I will try and post a big round up of a bunch of things.  I am in Milan with Marco, working the Uber and I thought I'd make a little video for those who might be interested: New Uber...

No, don’t worry - this isn’t yet another post on the tired subject of how good or bad coffee in Italy is.  It is two other things. First off I plan on drinking some coffee in Italy in the next few days as tomorrow I fly to Milan, for the ridiculously...

You are all doubtless going to get sick of me posting about the WBC in London in the coming months.  For now I shall just post the link to the new WBC website with the London 2010 design. http://worldbaristachampionship.org/ See you there? Related...