Steampunk Coffee Blog

A Second Sip of Bukonzo Dream

A Second Sip of Bukonzo Dream

Meet James Wilkinson from Omwani whose story, and coffee, were compelling enough to launch a relationship that would shift the way we buy coffee an...

Recipe for brewing coffee using a Cafe Concetto Fine stainless steel filter

A recipe for getting started using a stainless steel filter for Aeropress.

Metal filters for Aeropress

I've road tested the Aeropress metal filter and compared it with results using the Scottish made Concetto one - here is what I found out along with...

Brewing recipes for Nensebo (Ethiopia)

Need a starting point for brewing our delicious new Ethiopian coffee, Nensebo? Try these and avoid wasting a single bean.

Going Full Metal Filter

Is it worth using a metal reusable filter with an Aeropress? I've spent the past couple of weeks experimenting and here's what I found out.

Coffee Tins & Refills

Summer 2023 has brought new packaging - and refills - to Steampunk, here's the how and why.

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Confessions of a home brewing enthusiast: Brewing with a Clever Dripper

Our resident home brewing nerd, Mick, has been playing around with the Clever Dripper and shares his thoughts here.

Rwamatamu - week 2

Week two in Rwamatamu gave me the most important lesson I learned while there. Life is not about where you are but about progress and people that a...

Letter from Rwamatamu

One of our coffee roasters, Ludwika, is currently at Rwamatamu washing station in Rwanda where they are busy setting up their cupping lab. Join us ...

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Can you teach an old Cafetiere new tricks?

Check out this new recipe and brewing method which will help you get a better result from this classic brewing method. Also, did you know you can u...

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Is it Organic?

Organic certification in specialty coffee is a complicated and nuanced topic, here we look a bit at some of the complexities behind the label.

Pinning down taste in a few words

You may have noticed a change in the way we describe our coffees. Flavour is a slippery and subjective thing and we have long debated the best ways...

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No more ‘Business as Usual’

If there was ever a time which needed creative thinking it is now. If there was ever a place which needed collaboration, it is our planet in its cu...