In a couple of recent posts, I’ve shared my experiences as a novice in the wide exciting world of coffee. Today, it’s time to turn our attention to a more expert take. If you stop by John’s Coffee in the Mall of Tripla on a weekday, you are likely to encounter our lead barista, Iida. […]
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While a lot of the coffee here at John’s Coffee is sourced from African beans, today we turn our attention to one of the exceptions. Unsurprisingly, our Colombia Espresso beans come from Colombia. More surprisingly, perhaps, while it does make excellent espresso, it is also wonderful pour-over coffee. It’s a medium roast, though on the […]
Here in Finland, we are fortunate to live in a world of choice and convenience. If you want a cup of coffee, it will generally be easy to find one. Supermarket shelves overflow with options. Sometimes it feels like there’s a café on every corner, ready to serve you a hot brown drink that could, […]
Last month, I gave you my novice view of the wonderful world of coffee tasting (check this post). The only possible next step was to better understand the noble calling of the barista. Thanks to John, and the other awesome staff at his store, I got my chance. If you visited the store recently, you […]
There’s nothing like a coffee buzz, but if the last few years have left your nerves sufficiently jangled, a nice cup of decaf might be downright appealing. Still not jazzed about decaf? Let’s have a quickfire round of Know Your Decaf. 1 It Tastes Great Let’s be honest, this hasn’t always been true. It used […]
John knows coffee. That shouldn’t be a surprise, his name is on the masthead after all. He has been a barista, roaster, importer, he knows the coffee fields of Rwanda. Make no mistake, he is an expert. I, on the other hand, enjoy the stories around coffee. It is my hot beverage of choice. But […]
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May
May
Rwanda is an important part of John’s story, and of our philosophy here at John’s Coffee. Previously, we talked about coffee farming in Rwanda (full article here) and mentioned the rise of women owning and running coffee farms. Real world… In recent years, not every news story from that region of the world has been […]
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Dec
Dec
Coffee is a popular beverage worldwide with billions of cups taken daily. Brewed from ground coffee beans Helsinki is a drink that is enjoyed by many people to stay awake during late nights, wake up in mornings, and stay alert during the day. There are many benefits of coffee beans or brewed coffee. Reduced risk […]
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Dec
Dec
It’s festive season and that time of the year where you have planned a holiday or time off from work to enjoy the season with loved ones. Don’t let go of your quality cup of coffee routine. Maybe you have planned to spend this festive season at your summer house or you would like to […]