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At the Intersection of Art, Chemistry, and Rich Design Tradition - the Hario V-60
Read more →Of all the brew styles, the Hario V-60 is a source of constant intrigue and experimentation. The endless variety of materials - classic ceramic, heat proof glass, plastic, and the universally coveted copper - all have their advantages and quirks, and make this brew style fiercely personal. A brief history of Hario - Hario started out exclusively producing home and lab-grade glass materials. After years of research and testing, Hario successfully produced environmentally-friendly heatproof glass, made completely from natural materials. Hario has since pioneered and perfected two of the most iconic brewers in modern coffee lore: the Siphon, and the...
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World Tour: Ethiopia
Read more →At Propeller, we believe that coffee brings people and cultures closer together. Over the next few weeks, we will share a few of our favourite coffee traditions from around the world to highlight the ways in which coffee brings us together as both a local and global coffee community. We think an appropriate place to start this blog series is in Ethiopia - the commonly agreed to birthplace of coffee. According to Ethiopian legend, a goat herder named Kaldi (or Khalid) discovered coffee when he noticed his goats bouncing around energetically after eating cherries off of a tree. Intrigued by...
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How to Hack your Moka Pot
Read more →(Scroll down to the bottom of this post for our brew guide!) The Moka Pot, in all of its elegance and sophisticated design, is still shrouded in mystery as a coffee brewing method. In recent years, it has taken a back seat to modern “third wave” style brewers that we’ve come to be spoiled by in our kitchens and favourite cafes. After years of avoiding building up a collection of coffee implements at home, I received a Moka Pot as a gift, and my collection has since spiraled beyond my control. Although not as subtle as modern brew methods, nor...
