Ooops, a few days without a post, been working a lot and putting my feet up after the podcast release. I n the last three days since the release I’ve had over 75 downloads, and I’m seeing twitter followers and podcast subscribers up as well. So thanks guys, and hopefully I can hit the 100 [...]

Well after what seems like a very short four weeks, the 4th Common Grind coffee podcast has come together a lot faster than I expected. Also it is so on time, that it’s actually ready to be released at 12:01am on the dot.
This podcast features our an interview with Stu ‘Mentness’ Archer from Pumphries coffee, [...]

In this episode of Common Grind: Tales from the Drip Tray, the UK’s premiere coffee podcast. I head up to Blaydon-upon-Tyne in Newcastle to the Pumphries Barista Jam, and snag a couple of great interviews with Stu Archer and Hugo Hercod.
Also we cup two great coffees from CoffeeBeanShop.co.uk, get a suprise announcement from Glenn at [...]

Right guys, the podcast is being uploaded as I type this, I will getting the admin side sorted out, and the podcast proofed, and then it will be available for download at 12:01am.
Keep your eyes out!
Chris

As promised, here is the write-up for the UK Barista Championship Jam, held at Pumphries Coffee, Blaydon-upon-Tyne, Newcastle.
I’m not entirely sure that anyone knew what to expect at this jam, even with the itinerary that was mailed out, but still we all made the trek to get there. Some from just round the corner, me [...]

Well just got back from Newcastle barista jam. Had a really great day, but at the minute with every high comes a low, so now I’m miserable as sin and going to bed, write-up to come tomorrow! Night everyone!
Chris

Bit of a longer news post for you guys now. As we start to approach the end of month, things have kicked into overdrive as always. The december coffee podcast is now undergoing massive preparation. Including our main feature. The UK Barista Championship barista jam, hosted and sponsored by Pumphries Coffee in Blaydon-on-Tyne, Newcastle. Tomorrow [...]

Just a quick one. Wanted to say hi to Mike White from Gimme Coffee in NYC, and also from Shot Zombies blog. Had a brief message from him on twitter, with some very nice words about Common Grind.
I very much enjoyed the article about him in the latest Barista Magazine, including his picture on [...]

Pour-over coffee is a great way to enjoy coffee, and if done properly, it can bring out the flavours of a coffee nearly as well as cupping the coffee traditionally, so it’s about time I put together a bit of a how-to. I don’t do a lot of these, as more often than not, I [...]

Hey guys
Following an informal cupping at work today. I have added my tasting notes for the wonderful Ethiopian Harar from Hasbean coffee. You can read these notes at Ethiopian Harar or get the rss feed at Cupping notes feed