Exploring coffee

There are many ways to enjoy the delicious flavours of expertly-sourced coffee. While espresso often takes the spotlight, when the summer heat makes us crave a cold drink, cold brew coffee becomes especially enticing. Why not take a few minutes out with us at Niche Coffee to explore how to make your own cold brew coffee at home - it’s easier than you think and you don’t need any additional equipment.

How do you make a great latte? How much milk is in a cappuccino? And what’s the difference between that and a macchiato? Many home espresso lovers are keen to create their favourite coffee shop drinks at home but aren’t quite sure how to get it right...

Light, medium, or dark… The roast level of your coffee affects the greater essence of your final cup, with flavour and aroma significantly altered by the roasting process. How does roasting work, and why does it have such an impact? Let us at Niche Coffee answer the questions surrounding roast levels as we delve into this important stage of coffee production.

If you’ve ever wondered why some coffee tastes smooth and sweet, while others are bold and intense, you may want to look at the beans. Coffee isn’t all the same – there are different species of the plant, and these each have unique characteristics that influence the final drink. 

Getting your grind right requires two key elements – the level of coarseness of your grind and the consistency of it. Good coffee is made by having the grinds the right size for your brew method and making sure that the ground coffee is uniform.

What shapes the flavour of your coffee, making a Brazilian bean full-bodied and nutty, while Ethiopian coffee is bright and floral? Learn how climate affects your morning brew with Niche.

Crafting a pour-over coffee is not just a simple exercise in making a drink; it’s a peaceful ritual that allows you to step away from the ongoing stresses of everyday life and relax in a few minutes of personal tranquillity. As your hand guides the gooseneck kettle, you settle into yourself, knowing that at the end of this meditation you’re rewarded with a delicious coffee that brings out the full flavour of your chosen beans.

For those who are new to espresso making, understanding how much impact comes from the supposedly simple process of tamping can be elusive. But the fact is, tamping matters, and learning how to tamp espresso properly can make all the difference between a good coffee and a truly great one.

Crafting the perfect home coffee bar isn’t all about convenience – it’s about peacefully creating café-quality coffee in your own home. Having the right tools is essential if you want to get the most out of your coffee brewing.

The perfect cup of coffee will often come down to personal taste – each person will have their own preferences for what tastes good and what doesn't. Some twenty years ago the Q Grade was developed to help bring a degree of objectivity to coffee quality.

Convenience or craftsmanship? How does a Nespresso taste? Can it possibly produce a better brew than making an espresso?

Forget going to your local bar; blow your friends away with the perfect espresso martini at home! Here, we will cover the basics of the humble espresso martini with a foolproof recipe to create a cocktail your friends will always be asking for!