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Latte art rosette cappuccino tasse motif barista
April 24, 2026
The rosetta, the heart, the tulip: latte art is not just decoration. It's the visible proof of mastered technique. Understanding latte art means understanding what's happening in the cup even before the first sip.
Chemex V60 café filtre méthodes alternatives barista
April 24, 2026
AeroPress, V60, Chemex: these immersion or percolation filter coffee methods produce radically different cups from the same bean. An overview of the main alternative methods and what they reveal in the cup.
Grains de café spécialité torréfaction qualité sélection
April 24, 2026
The term "specialty coffee" is everywhere, but few people know precisely what it means. SCA score, traceability, light roast, certified barista: here's what really distinguishes a specialty coffee from an ordinary coffee.
Flat white café latte art tasse lait soyeux barista
April 24, 2026
Born in Australia or New Zealand depending on who you ask, the flat white has, in twenty years, become one of the most ordered coffees in specialty cafés worldwide. Here's why.
Plateau fromages artisanaux bois planche gastronomie locale
April 24, 2026
Quebec produces some of North America's finest artisan cheeses. Discover how to pair them with the different coffees on the Carrera menu for a surprising and memorable taste experience.
Macchiato espresso mousse lait petite tasse café barista
April 24, 2026
A macchiato is an espresso barely "stained" with a spoonful of milk foam. Almost nothing, yet everything changes. The coffee for purists who want intensity without the brutality.