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Coffee facts

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.

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Green Lifestyle

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.

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Green Lifestyle

Don’t fear a blank page.

Creativity is a funny thing - everyone has it. Everyone needs it (yes, even accountants). And everyone taps into it in a different way. Some need pictures to get ideas. Others need to go for a walk. Some need a couple of minutes of dozing. We need coffee (surprise). But how does inspiration really work? We have gathered some tips for you (and made a delicious Arabica).

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Coffee with

One out of 8 billion.

At first, some people have trouble with the topic “respect”. During a “coffee with” Christof Klemmer – former city dweller, then farmer, today retired farmer and thoroughly a Demeter-guy – I learned why he is way too modest to describe himself as a person who deserves to be highly respected (he definitely does). A fascinating encounter.

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Green Lifestyle

Greta Thunberg’s climate book – flop or top?

Who has read Greta Thunberg’s climate book already? It was published in November 2022, 500 pages strong, and it is for one thing acknowledged by the media as a profound work of reference. Then again, there are reviews saying it is politically single-sided and lacks concrete solutions. What is your opinion?

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Commitment

Eco goes online.

Isn’t it a contradiction in itself: Organic and digital? Do those “organic people” even know anything about e-commerce? And why should they? A new study by the Institute for Applied Ecology has discovered how sustainable and useful digital platforms can be. We have the details for you.

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Coffee facts

Good coffee, good mood.

The fact that we claim that coffee works wonders is probably not a surprise to anyone. But now we also have scientific proof: Coffee boosts your mood. And can also help with some ailments. And with loosing weight (which I’m especially happy to hear). We tell you all about it in this post.

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Recipes

Espresso Martini – the ultimate cocktail, not only for coffee fans.

In fact, this martini is not even a martini, but a vodka espresso. Which does not make it any less tasty. Quite the contrary: The Espresso Martini is a highlight amongst cocktails – which is why the recipe is a must on our blog.

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Green Lifestyle

Used coffee grounds? Don’t pour them down the drain.

There is a tenacious urban myth that says used coffee grounds clean the drain and can therefore easily be poured down. Please don’t! Because that can actually cause a major blockage. How to properly dispose of the leftover coffee grounds from the portafilter machine or French press – or even better: What you can actually use them for – we tell you in this article.

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Coffee facts

Coffee stains for better solar cells.

Not a joke: The coffee-stain-phenomenon – also known as the “coffee-stain-effect” - was the subject of a study, that accomplished to make coating processes of e.g. solar cells, transistors, or biosensors more reliable. What…?

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Press it! Or why tamping is so important.

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

Don’t fear a blank page.

One out of 8 billion.

Greta Thunberg’s climate book – flop or top?

Eco goes online.

Good coffee, good mood.

Espresso Martini – the ultimate cocktail, not only for coffee fans.

Used coffee grounds? Don’t pour them down the drain.

Coffee stains for better solar cells.

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The absolute best beans…!

The go-to cake from the pan.

Demeter coffee, what makes it so special – from plant to cup.

Coffee syrup? Why it’s not good for you or your coffee.

The stove top coffee maker – everything you need to know about it.

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