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Until it's roasted, coffee beans aren't the same as the stuff we buy at the supermarket or cafes. They're just green beans that are not so appealing, emitting a piney smell that is in stark contrast to the pleasing aroma usually associated with coffee. Before coffee becomes the coffee we drink on the regular, the beans undergo a roasting process. It's essentially cooking the green coffee beans, except that the process is very controlled and precise to ensure vibrant flavour. Curious as to what happens in the coffee roasting process? Read on. Why roast coffee in the first place? Coffee...

While coffee has always been a household staple, even today it continues to take the world by storm. With countless coffee shops and cafes sprouting elsewhere in major cities of the world, it’s easy to say that there are no signs of stopping in regards to coffee innovations. In fact, every specialty coffee type now comes with a whole new level of growing, processing, roasting, and brewing coffee, and many people are turning to coffee roasting as a specialty hobby. But what does it take to roast your own coffee at home? Chances are, if you’re doing it for the...

For some people, there is no better way to start their day than by enjoying their favourite morning beverage: coffee. Whether iced or steaming hot, a cup of this incredibly tasting drink is more than enough to boost your energy so that you can jumpstart your day and speed through your tasks.

I used to be the shyest person around. My first job was a dishwasher in an English pub and I loved to be busy, mainly because if I was busy, I wouldn't have to talk to anybody! The waitresses were super bubbly and always tried to strike up conversations - I used to think to myself "I wish I could be like that, confident and happy".  As the years went on, I found myself head chef and running the kitchen, always confident in my ability and work ethic, but deep inside had the feeling I had nothing to offer in...