COFFEE OF MARCH: TANZANIA MT KILIMANJARO

One day I’d like to climb this mountain. It is the highest mountain in Africa and stands 4900 meters tall above its plateau base. I like a challenge and a breathtaking view, and it is only more alluring when I consider strolling through this coffee plantation on my way up. The Mt Kilimanjaro coffee plantation […]

How to make a long black coffee

A long black, in our opinion, is a bit of an art form. If done well it can leave a prefect mouthfeel that lasts till lunchtime. If done poorly it can scald your mouth so you don’t taste anything till lunchtime! Black Market Roasters looks at the ultimate long black making process and what slight […]

How to make short black coffee

Technically, a short black is the 25-30ml extraction of coffee beans ground finely for the espresso machine. Looking at a range pour time of 15-30 seconds, the short black is traditionally served in a demitasse, or small ceramic cup with a handle, which is preheated. This is the traditional way to serve it….at Black Market Roasters, […]

How to make black coffee

Do you ever find your morning jolt a bit flat? Black coffee is the foundation of all beverages from a flat white to an iced mocha; made of ground coffee and water. It may seem like a simple drink to make so it is easy to assume that taking a barista course is an unnecessary […]