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Nicky Lucius and Leonie Hulselmans - Frank & Charlie Enschede

Spotted: Frank & Charlie Enschede

Frank & Charlie in Enschede combines specialty coffee with colorful fusion cuisine, homemade sweets, and unique drinks. In a hidden alleyway, Nicky Lucius and Leonie Hulselmans have created a quirky, cozy gathering place.

To access this post, you must purchase Sanremo YOU, Espressomachine Sage The Oracle Jet, Koffiemolen Baratza Sette 270Wi, Koffiemolen Baratza Sette 270, Koffiemolen Baratza Virtuoso+, Ceado Life koffiemolen, Espressomachine Sage Barista Touch Impress, Koffiemolen Baratza Forté AP, Koffiemolen Baratza Vario+, Koffiemolen Baratza Vario W+, Espressomachine+koffiemolen Sage The Dynamic Duo, Espressomachine Sage The Barista Express, Espressomachine Sage The Barista Pro, Espressomachine Sage The Bambino, Espressomachine Sage The Bambino Plus, Espressomachine Sage The Oracle Touch or Sage The Luxe Brewer Thermal – Filterkoffiemachine met thermoskan & Cold Brew functie.

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name of Coffee Hero

What does a coffee’s name actually mean?

From Barista Blend to Ethiopia Guji Natural: a coffee’s name can sometimes say a lot, but it’s not always what you think.

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Tencha Processing: A Visual Guide

From Leaf to Tencha: Processing Before Grinding

Before matcha is ground, the leaves undergo a meticulous processing procedure to become tencha. Discover why steaming, drying, de-stemming, and sorting are key to determining color, umami, and mouthfeel.

To access this post, you must purchase Sanremo YOU, Espressomachine Sage The Oracle Jet, Koffiemolen Baratza Sette 270Wi, Koffiemolen Baratza Sette 270, Koffiemolen Baratza Virtuoso+, Ceado Life koffiemolen, Espressomachine Sage Barista Touch Impress, Koffiemolen Baratza Forté AP, Koffiemolen Baratza Vario+, Koffiemolen Baratza Vario W+, Espressomachine+koffiemolen Sage The Dynamic Duo, Espressomachine Sage The Barista Express, Espressomachine Sage The Barista Pro, Espressomachine Sage The Bambino, Espressomachine Sage The Bambino Plus, Espressomachine Sage The Oracle Touch or Sage The Luxe Brewer Thermal – Filterkoffiemachine met thermoskan & Cold Brew functie.

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Tea Trends 2026 Hero

10 Tea Trends That Are Shaping 2026, and Why Only a Few Will Truly Define the Future

Tea is evolving from a side item on the menu into a full-fledged beverage category. Bernadine Tay, president of the European Speciality Tea Association, sees matcha, origin, the hospitality industry, wellness, and tea pairings in particular as signs of a broader shift.

To access this post, you must purchase Sanremo YOU, Espressomachine Sage The Oracle Jet, Koffiemolen Baratza Sette 270Wi, Koffiemolen Baratza Sette 270, Koffiemolen Baratza Virtuoso+, Ceado Life koffiemolen, Espressomachine Sage Barista Touch Impress, Koffiemolen Baratza Forté AP, Koffiemolen Baratza Vario+, Koffiemolen Baratza Vario W+, Espressomachine+koffiemolen Sage The Dynamic Duo, Espressomachine Sage The Barista Express, Espressomachine Sage The Barista Pro, Espressomachine Sage The Bambino, Espressomachine Sage The Bambino Plus, Espressomachine Sage The Oracle Touch or Sage The Luxe Brewer Thermal – Filterkoffiemachine met thermoskan & Cold Brew functie.

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matcha cultivars young plant

Cultivars and genetics: why not every tea plant can be turned into matcha

In this article, you’ll discover how cultivars—the genetic varieties of the tea plant—determine how a plant responds to shade, how much umami it develops, and how creamy or bitter the final matcha will be.

To access this post, you must purchase Sanremo YOU, Espressomachine Sage The Oracle Jet, Koffiemolen Baratza Sette 270Wi, Koffiemolen Baratza Sette 270, Koffiemolen Baratza Virtuoso+, Ceado Life koffiemolen, Espressomachine Sage Barista Touch Impress, Koffiemolen Baratza Forté AP, Koffiemolen Baratza Vario+, Koffiemolen Baratza Vario W+, Espressomachine+koffiemolen Sage The Dynamic Duo, Espressomachine Sage The Barista Express, Espressomachine Sage The Barista Pro, Espressomachine Sage The Bambino, Espressomachine Sage The Bambino Plus, Espressomachine Sage The Oracle Touch or Sage The Luxe Brewer Thermal – Filterkoffiemachine met thermoskan & Cold Brew functie.

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Keen Coffee Roastery Bar & Shop Utrecht

Spotted: Keen Coffee Roastery Bar & Shop in Utrecht – [Cloned #54740]

Utrecht-based roaster Keen Coffee is expanding in its hometown with a Roastery Bar & Shop in the raw and creative Werkspoorkwartier. It’s a place where you can not only taste and buy coffee, but also enjoy your espresso or pour-over coffee literally right next to the roaster, right in the middle of the bean-to-cup process.

To access this post, you must purchase Sanremo YOU, Espressomachine Sage The Oracle Jet, Koffiemolen Baratza Sette 270Wi, Koffiemolen Baratza Sette 270, Koffiemolen Baratza Virtuoso+, Ceado Life koffiemolen, Espressomachine Sage Barista Touch Impress, Koffiemolen Baratza Forté AP, Koffiemolen Baratza Vario+, Koffiemolen Baratza Vario W+, Espressomachine+koffiemolen Sage The Dynamic Duo, Espressomachine Sage The Barista Express, Espressomachine Sage The Barista Pro, Espressomachine Sage The Bambino, Espressomachine Sage The Bambino Plus, Espressomachine Sage The Oracle Touch or Sage The Luxe Brewer Thermal – Filterkoffiemachine met thermoskan & Cold Brew functie.

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coffee preparations

25 kick-ass coffees you probably don’t know all about

Cappuccino and espresso you know, flat white and cortado you may remember too. But do you know the piccolo, bicerin or red eye? Dive into this overview of 25 cool coffee preparations!

To access this post, you must purchase Sanremo YOU, Espressomachine Sage The Oracle Jet, Koffiemolen Baratza Sette 270Wi, Koffiemolen Baratza Sette 270, Koffiemolen Baratza Virtuoso+, Ceado Life koffiemolen, Espressomachine Sage Barista Touch Impress, Koffiemolen Baratza Forté AP, Koffiemolen Baratza Vario+, Koffiemolen Baratza Vario W+, Espressomachine+koffiemolen Sage The Dynamic Duo, Espressomachine Sage The Barista Express, Espressomachine Sage The Barista Pro, Espressomachine Sage The Bambino, Espressomachine Sage The Bambino Plus, Espressomachine Sage The Oracle Touch or Sage The Luxe Brewer Thermal – Filterkoffiemachine met thermoskan & Cold Brew functie.

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Kaley Tea cigars

Recommended: Kaley Cinnamon Green Tea Cigar

Kaley Tea’s Cinnamon Green Tea Cigar is a hand-rolled green tea from Sri Lanka with subtle cinnamon notes, citrus and a remarkably refined flavour profile.

To access this post, you must purchase Sanremo YOU, Espressomachine Sage The Oracle Jet, Koffiemolen Baratza Sette 270Wi, Koffiemolen Baratza Sette 270, Koffiemolen Baratza Virtuoso+, Ceado Life koffiemolen, Espressomachine Sage Barista Touch Impress, Koffiemolen Baratza Forté AP, Koffiemolen Baratza Vario+, Koffiemolen Baratza Vario W+, Espressomachine+koffiemolen Sage The Dynamic Duo, Espressomachine Sage The Barista Express, Espressomachine Sage The Barista Pro, Espressomachine Sage The Bambino, Espressomachine Sage The Bambino Plus, Espressomachine Sage The Oracle Touch or Sage The Luxe Brewer Thermal – Filterkoffiemachine met thermoskan & Cold Brew functie.

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Kiona Malinka

Kiona Malinka on 12.5 years of Crusio Tea, matcha and the approving nod from her tea master

Kiona Malinka of Crusio Tea tells how specialty tea came of age in the Netherlands. About matcha, tea trends, Japanese tea masters, Chinese plantations and why tea is finally being taken seriously in hospitality and coffee bars.

To access this post, you must purchase Sanremo YOU, Espressomachine Sage The Oracle Jet, Koffiemolen Baratza Sette 270Wi, Koffiemolen Baratza Sette 270, Koffiemolen Baratza Virtuoso+, Ceado Life koffiemolen, Espressomachine Sage Barista Touch Impress, Koffiemolen Baratza Forté AP, Koffiemolen Baratza Vario+, Koffiemolen Baratza Vario W+, Espressomachine+koffiemolen Sage The Dynamic Duo, Espressomachine Sage The Barista Express, Espressomachine Sage The Barista Pro, Espressomachine Sage The Bambino, Espressomachine Sage The Bambino Plus, Espressomachine Sage The Oracle Touch or Sage The Luxe Brewer Thermal – Filterkoffiemachine met thermoskan & Cold Brew functie.

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Art of Baking - Interview Hidde de Brabander portrait book

Hidde de Brabander: On technique, tradition and why a brownie shouldn’t be fluffy

For KoffieTcacao, we spoke with Hidde de Brabander about his new book The Art of Baking, the importance of technique and why a brownie especially should not be fluffy.

To access this post, you must purchase Sanremo YOU, Espressomachine Sage The Oracle Jet, Koffiemolen Baratza Sette 270Wi, Koffiemolen Baratza Sette 270, Koffiemolen Baratza Virtuoso+, Ceado Life koffiemolen, Espressomachine Sage Barista Touch Impress, Koffiemolen Baratza Forté AP, Koffiemolen Baratza Vario+, Koffiemolen Baratza Vario W+, Espressomachine+koffiemolen Sage The Dynamic Duo, Espressomachine Sage The Barista Express, Espressomachine Sage The Barista Pro, Espressomachine Sage The Bambino, Espressomachine Sage The Bambino Plus, Espressomachine Sage The Oracle Touch or Sage The Luxe Brewer Thermal – Filterkoffiemachine met thermoskan & Cold Brew functie.

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This category can only be viewed by members. To view this category, sign up by purchasing Sanremo YOU, Espressomachine Sage The Oracle Jet, Koffiemolen Baratza Sette 270Wi, Koffiemolen Baratza Sette 270, Koffiemolen Baratza Virtuoso+, Ceado Life koffiemolen, Espressomachine Sage Barista Touch Impress, Koffiemolen Baratza Forté AP, Koffiemolen Baratza Vario+, Koffiemolen Baratza Vario W+, Espressomachine+koffiemolen Sage The Dynamic Duo, Espressomachine Sage The Barista Express, Espressomachine Sage The Barista Pro, Espressomachine Sage The Bambino, Espressomachine Sage The Bambino Plus, Espressomachine Sage The Oracle Touch or Sage The Luxe Brewer Thermal - Filterkoffiemachine met thermoskan & Cold Brew functie.

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Nicky Lucius and Leonie Hulselmans - Frank & Charlie Enschede

Spotted: Frank & Charlie Enschede

Frank & Charlie in Enschede combines specialty coffee with colorful fusion cuisine, homemade sweets, and unique drinks. In a hidden alleyway, Nicky

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name of Coffee Hero

What does a coffee’s name actually mean?

From Barista Blend to Ethiopia Guji Natural: a coffee’s name can sometimes say a lot, but it’s not always what you think.

Read more “

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Tencha Processing: A Visual Guide

From Leaf to Tencha: Processing Before Grinding

Before matcha is ground, the leaves undergo a meticulous processing procedure to become tencha. Discover why steaming, drying, de-stemming, and sorting are

Read more “

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Tea Trends 2026 Hero

10 Tea Trends That Are Shaping 2026, and Why Only a Few Will Truly Define the Future

Tea is evolving from a side item on the menu into a full-fledged beverage category. Bernadine Tay, president of the European Speciality

Read more “

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matcha cultivars young plant

Cultivars and genetics: why not every tea plant can be turned into matcha

In this article, you’ll discover how cultivars—the genetic varieties of the tea plant—determine how a plant responds to shade, how much umami

Read more “

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Keen Coffee Roastery Bar & Shop Utrecht

Spotted: Keen Coffee Roastery Bar & Shop in Utrecht – [Cloned #54740]

Utrecht-based roaster Keen Coffee is expanding in its hometown with a Roastery Bar & Shop in the raw and creative Werkspoorkwartier. It’s

Read more “

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coffee preparations

25 kick-ass coffees you probably don’t know all about

Cappuccino and espresso you know, flat white and cortado you may remember too. But do you know the piccolo, bicerin or red

Read more “

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Kaley Tea cigars

Recommended: Kaley Cinnamon Green Tea Cigar

Kaley Tea's Cinnamon Green Tea Cigar is a hand-rolled green tea from Sri Lanka with subtle cinnamon notes, citrus and a remarkably

Read more “

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Kiona Malinka

Kiona Malinka on 12.5 years of Crusio Tea, matcha and the approving nod from her tea master

Kiona Malinka of Crusio Tea tells how specialty tea came of age in the Netherlands. About matcha, tea trends, Japanese tea masters,

Read more “

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Art of Baking - Interview Hidde de Brabander portrait book

Hidde de Brabander: On technique, tradition and why a brownie shouldn’t be fluffy

For KoffieTcacao, we spoke with Hidde de Brabander about his new book The Art of Baking, the importance of technique and why

Read more “

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