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The Perfect Espresso Extraction
Today we’re going to talk about the perfect extraction on your espresso machine. This means getting the balance just right,…
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How To Make the Best Plunger Coffee
The Plunger, or French Press. One of the most common (and most delicious) ways of brewing and drinking coffee. The…
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Regions and Coffee Flavours
There are many variations throughout the different coffee producing regions. Many of these are down to different factors like the…
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Types of Coffee Beans and Coffee Flavours
Coffee beans, they’re not all created equal. So what are the different types of coffee beans, and what are their…
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Coffee Processing Methods and Coffee Flavours
There are three different processes the coffee can go through after it has been picked. Wet (washed), Dry, and Semi-Dry. Each of these processes…
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Altitude and Coffee Flavours
There are many facets to coffee flavours, from the aspects of the farm that the beans are grown in, right…
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New Zealand’s Best Coffee Subscription
Talk about blowing our own trumpet, Who are we? How do we work? And why are we the self-proclaimed best…
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How to Make the Best Moka Pot Coffee
The Moka Pot is a stovetop coffee maker used to make espresso-like coffee. It makes use of boiling water to…
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How to make the best Aeropress Coffee
Aeropress is one of the most recent additions to the coffee-brewing world and is also one of the most portable,…
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How to make Homemade Iced Coffee
It’s scorching outside, so hot that you could fry an egg on the pavement. The heat from the sun saps…
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How to make a Cold Brew Latte
For some of you, iced coffee just isn’t enough. The foam on top of a latte is so critical to…
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How to make Cold Brew Coffee
I remember it clearly. The sun’s rays caressing your skin. The sweat prickling the back of your neck like a…
Learn Everything About Specialty Coffee
Welcome to the Bean Merchant blog — your comprehensive resource for all things coffee. Whether you're just starting your coffee journey or you're a seasoned home barista, our articles cover everything from understanding coffee origins and roast profiles to mastering different brewing techniques.
In our Coffee Bean School, discover what makes New Zealand's best specialty coffee beans so special. Learn about single origins, blends, processing methods, and how to choose the perfect beans for your taste preferences.
Our How To Brew guides walk you through every popular brewing method step-by-step, so you can make café-quality coffee at home every time.