From Bonanza to Passenger: 14 specialty cafés and roasteries in Berlin with addresses, opening hours as of October 2026, coffee history since 1722 and a route for your coffee day.
What your hand grinder needs for espresso and for filter: steel conical burrs, fine clicks, care without water and three recommended models with prices.
Which water hardness suits coffee, how to assess your tap water and what diluting, filters and recipe water can do.
What bean-to-bar means and how cocoa beans become a bar: every step with temperatures, the difference from industry and tips for reading the wrapper.
We break down a 250 g bag of specialty coffee and show how much goes to the farm, the state and the roastery, and why the green coffee costs more.
How to recognise mild matcha: shade, harvest, freshness and price compared, with measurements and tips on buying and preparation.
