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Aeropress vs. Kalita Wave?

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Aeropress vs. Kalita Wave?

If you are just starting to get into different coffee brewing methods you may be trying to decide whether to invest in an Aeropress or a Kalita wav...

Veggie Chilli with Sweet Potato Wedges

Veggie Chilli is such a fab thing to have at this time of year. It's delicious and filling and perfect if you're easing into a more plant-based die...

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Thoughts on the regular Aeropress method

I have been on “team inverted Aeropress” for a while now where you use the device upside-down and then you flip it when you are ready to do the fin...

Lessons from a home coffee cupping

Why should you cup coffee at home? It is a great way to find the subtle differences in coffees and to train your palate in order to better apprecia...

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Finding tranquility in hospitality

Working at Steampunk has been a blessing in disguise. When I thought taking a job in a coffee shop would be step back it turned out to be one of th...

Minestrone

There is nothing more comforting or nourishing than a bowl of home made soup. Minestrone is great as it’s filling, delicious and a low-waste and lo...

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Observations using the Kalita Wave

The Kalita wave is one probably our favourite pour over brewing method. It is easy to get good results pretty quickly and yet also presents endless...

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How I found community by walking on the beach alone

Early morning walks on the beach became a part of my life by accident. These walks have been intertwined with Instagram, sharing and community from...

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Steampunk Gingerbread

This recipe is easy peasy and makes a very moist dark cake with a spicy grown up kick that’s just perfect and guaranteed to warm down to your toes ...

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Apricot Granola Shortbread

The Granola bars have been a long time favourite at Steampunk. Here is an updated festive version (which is also vegan) and we think it is even bet...

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Our journey towards more eco friendly packaging

Packaging is a thorny issue, and in all honesty it's a bit of a nightmare for any producer who is looking at minimising their waste. In 2018 we cha...

Pancakes! Just add coffee for a perfect start to your weekend.

Nothing could be easier than making pancakes and I would argue that there is no more delicious start to a cold weekend morning. They are best acco...

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How to store your coffee

Coffee storage is a subject that can be as complicated as you choose to make it. There is a lot of advice (and research) out there about keeping yo...