Tag: Respect

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An evergreen since 1967.

It was THE song that made Aretha Franklin so famous. THE song of the civil and women's rights movement in the USA. And it completely turned Otis Redding's original lyrics and content upside down: All this woman wants is a little respect. Why this topic is still so important? Grab a coffee and read.

Without coffee without me? Let’s talk about employee retention.

Finding really good people - committed, interested, responsible - is an art. Retaining them and binding them to a company is definitely another. In this article you can find out how (really good) coffee can help.

What is sustainability? And does it work at all?

Hackneyed, misunderstood, vague, and yet one of the most important terms, one of the most important topics of our time: Sustainability. For some, an impossibility. For others, almost a substitute for religion. Let's try to bring a little more clarity to the topic.

Coffee + Potatoes = Irresistible cake?

Some recipes surprise with their choice of ingredients - and yet they are terrific. Like this coffee walnut cake made with potatoes (!). No joke and incredibly delicious. Unbelievable? Then give this recipe a try.

The fully automatic coffee machine – only for lazy people?

Isn’t this wonderful? You simply push a button – and there comes your cappuccino, espresso, latte, or café au lait. Sounds perfect. And for many it is. The so-called fully automatic coffee machine is very popular – also in private households. But is it really this great? We have put together the advantages and disadvantages of automatic coffee machines. A short guide for coffee aficionados to help with the decision making.

You do not need a green thumb if you have used coffee grounds!

If you are not new on our blog, then you know, that we like to provide some life hacks that involve used coffee grounds. And because we are in the middle of gardening season, we have some simple and practicable tips for you on how used coffee grounds can help boost the growth in your garden.

Toss it away?

It cannot be said, written, or explained often enough: Food waste is one of the reasons for the climate crisis. And thus, a major lever to change things. It’s quite simple.

Coffee and sports – how does that go together?

Cappuccino, espresso, drip coffee, flat white – that is pure indulgence (at least for us). But coffee is also a winner for athletes. The crazy story about “il campionissimo” Fausto Coppi, the professional cycling legend, supports that assumption. And some current studies prove it. Curious?

Press it! Or why tamping is so important.

Tamping … what? Tamping is technical barista jargon and refers to the process of compacting the ground coffee in the portafilter when making an espresso. In this barista tip we explain why tamping is so important.

About organic cultivation, world nutrition, and solutions that are not simply black or white.

Currently, there are numerous stubborn debates, with many opinions and few arguments. Unfortunately, that also applies to the question if organic cultivation can feed the world. The different positions of the opposition camps are virtually encased in concrete, which definitely does not help with finding a solution. We want to try to get to the bottom of this black or white debate and to give an overview of the most important arguments and possible solutions (in consistence with our big topic: respect). Enjoy reading.