How to Make a
Good Cup of Coffee

the perfect guide for home baristas who wish to make a good cup of coffee for their loved ones

The Art of Coffee Brewing

The best part of waking up is to drink a good cup of coffee.

That said, if you have a shitty cup of coffee to start your day, chances are that you are not really going to enjoy your day.

To make that perfect cup of coffee for you and your loved ones may not be as easy as you think. For example, there are many different factors that contribute to the overall taste of the coffee such as different types of coffee beans, different of roasting stages, different grind size and even down to the type of water used.

That is why having the best coffee beans in Singapore doesn’t automatically guarantee that your coffee is going to be perfect. To help you become a true coffee connoisseur, here are some of our specially curated articles so you can learn how to make a perfect cup of coffee.

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5 Coffee Brewing Tips That Will Make You a Better Home Barista

Picked up a new hobby as a home barista? Even you have the best coffee beans in Singapore, making a good cup of coffee isn’t as simple as you think. We sought out top 5 coffee brewing tips from a master barista that will help you to become a better home barista.

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How to Make Cold Brew Coffee at Home

By Humming Bird | November 19, 2019

Learning how to make cold brew coffee at home? Here is a step by step guide to show you how. Cold brewing is the process of extracting the flavor from the coffee beans using cold water over a long period of time. It creates a beautiful cup of lower acidity coffee that allows you to enjoy a sweeter taste compared to an ordinarily brewed hot coffee.

How to Steam the Perfect Frothed Milk for Latte Art

By Humming Bird | April 10, 2019

Many home baristas make the mistake of getting too excited over the latte art itself and underestimate the importance of good frothed milk. It might sound boring, but the art of steaming milk is the key to Instagram-worthy latte art.

How does Coffee Processing Affect Flavors?

By Humming Bird | March 21, 2019

The coffee processing methods have an enormous effect on the flavor of the coffee beans. The most common and traditional ways are washed, natural, semi-washed and honey which we will be visiting in this article. Special thanks to Finca La Florida, a small family-based coffee farm in Colombia.

7 Ingenious Applications to Recycle Used Coffee Grounds

By Humming Bird | March 12, 2019

Used coffee grounds are still packed with nutrients and aside from using them as fertilizers, there are multiple ways you can use them around the house. Without further ado, here are 7 ingenious ways you can do to recycle used coffee grounds.

How Does Different Types of Coffee Beans Around the World Taste Like?

By Humming Bird | March 5, 2019

It is no surprise that different types of coffee beans in the world has its own unique taste. Coffee beans are grown in over 50 countries around the world mostly in an area called the Coffee Bean Belt. This belt stretches across the globe from the Americas through Africa, to Asia.

How to Brew The Perfect Aeropress Coffee

By Humming Bird | February 20, 2019

Want to learn how to use Aeropress to make the perfect coffee? Here are 6 Simple Tips to Brew Coffee using Aeropress. If you are looking to brew a good cup of coffee that is prepared relatively quickly and easy enough for you to clean stress-free, the Aeropress is perfect for you.

4 Different Types of Grinders for Your Coffee Beans

By Humming Bird | February 11, 2019

Do you know different types of coffee grinders have different pros and cons when extracting beautiful flavors in your roasted coffee beans? Here are 4 different types of coffee grinders you can consider if you want to learn how to make a good cup of coffee.

How to Brew Coffee Using French Press

By Humming Bird | January 30, 2019

Learn how to use a french press to brew coffee at home. The French Press is one of the most simple and inexpensive methods to make coffee at home. Most home baristas started off using french press since it is easy to brew, consistent and very reliable.

How to Use a Moka Pot

By Humming Bird | December 14, 2018

How does a Moka Pot work? Learn how to use a Moka pot to brew the perfect coffee. With a moka pot, you can create beautiful viscous espresso without any electricity or fanciful equipment. If you are considering to buy a moka pot, here is a step by step guide how to use a moka pot.

Types of Coffee Roast: Differences Between Light, Medium and Dark Roast

By Humming Bird | November 16, 2018

Different coffee bean roasts develop very different coffee textures and flavors. What are the differences between light roast, medium roast and dark roast? As coffee beans are roasted, the aromas from the roasting process become more noticeable.

Why Does My Coffee Taste Sour?

By Humming Bird | November 11, 2018

Wondering why your coffee taste sour? There are more than 800 aromatic compounds in a small coffee bean and every single thing you do could influence the overall taste. Without further ado, let us deep dive into these possible causes of the sour taste.

Is Crema Really The Golden Standard of a Good Espresso Shot?

By Humming Bird | November 5, 2018

What is Crema? It is a thin layer of light-brown froth that comes out during an espresso extraction. For ages, crema has been deemed as the golden standard of a good espresso. Today, let’s deep dive to understand a little more about crema.

5 Coffee Brewing Tips That Will Make You a Better Home Barista

By Humming Bird | October 29, 2018

Just picked up a new hobby as a home barista? Even you have the best home coffee machine or the best coffee beans in Singapore, making a good cup of coffee isn’t as simple as you think. We sought out top 5 coffee brewing tips from a master barista that will help you to become a better home barista.