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Jul 26, 20232 min read

A Taste of Artistry: Unraveling the Chemistry of Espresso and Glaze

Hey! Today, I'm lost in this amazing hand-pressed espresso with beans from Bali and Java. It's wild how it connects with our shared love...

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Jul 19, 20232 min read

The Unsung Hero of Pottery: Clay Wedging

As I prepare a cup of Da Hong Pao tea, it hits me how the most simple things can be quite vital. Just like the delicate process of...

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Jul 12, 20232 min read

Gas Kiln Firing Guide: Five Essential Tips From a Lifelong Potter

Hey there! As I sit in my studio this morning, sipping my hand-ground coffee and looking out over a new batch of pottery waiting to be...

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Sep 30, 20222 min read

What is a Coffee Dripper?

For centuries, people around the world made coffee by heating ground coffee in a pot with water, as in the Saudi Arabian and Turkish...

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Sep 13, 20222 min read

Simplest Way Brew Excellent Tasting Coffee At Home

Not all of us have the time (or money) to go to a packed cafe and wait 2 hours just for a cuppa. In this article I will give you the...

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Aug 31, 20224 min read

Coffee Brewing Introduction

As I mentioned in the article before, it's painful to watch some home baristas boil the life out of their. In this article, I will...

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Aug 20, 20223 min read

My Introduction to Specialty Coffee

My friends and family always ask me, 'why do you praise coffee so much?' or 'just drink the instant one it tastes the same anyway'. Well,...

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Jun 11, 20213 min read

The 5 Stages of Finishing Clay

Many people who come to my class have the same question. How long does it take for my piece to dry and when will it be dry enough for me...

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