So there is a bit of talk in the industry about a new method of grinding beans for use on an espresso machine using the EK 43 grinder and in consequence of that, a few blog posts. I have seen this grinder in action at the 3FE store in Dublin recently as did two of […]
The EK 43 grinder debate Read More »
Back in February, we had what we called the great Kaffeine sticker off. Those who know us may know our stickers and how iconic they have become in the area of Fitzrovia. We have to do quite a few per day, so we had a competition to see who could go the fastest. We love
The Great Kaffeine Bake Off – Try this at home Read More »
So 4 years ago, we were launched. Yes, this Wednesday 4 years ago was the first real day of operations for us. We invited all of Mrs K’s work mates down from their office for lunch as a trial and we opened for the day, with Chef Jared and a good buddy Katya in the
4 Years Old – From Nursery to Big School Read More »
Over your lifetime, you will probably remember certain pieces of advice given to you or handed down by parents, managers, friends, loved ones. These pieces of advice or words of wisdom you can either reject or employ and they will help to shape you into the person you are today. Certain hospitality managers have impacted
The One Percents – An Explanation Read More »
It came down to the final over of the Sunday, the fourth day of a five day Test, the busiest Test Lord’s had ever experienced, to see whether we would be back there on the Monday. We really did not want to be. It had been a long four days already, and Australia had one
Cricket update – Ashes – Our dreams almost came through Read More »
Two of our regular and very lovely customers, who are residents to the area, were in recently and sitting on what is known as table five. This table is in line with the espresso machine and is perfect for doing what I intended it to do, allowing the customer (if they wish) to watch the
Emergency, Emergency – An Explanation Read More »
We’ve got 100 kilos of espresso, a 2 group La Marzocco Linea, 3 grinders, 5000 cups, it’s 30 degrees and we will be wearing sunglasses. So starts our week this week as we prepare for one of the most famous sporting events in the world, the Ashes at Lord’s Cricket Ground. Some of you may
The #Ashes #soexcited Read More »
Earlier this year, we were asked again if we wanted to enter the annual Cafe Society Awards, of which we have entered the previous two years already. In 2011, Kaffeine was Highly Commended, coming second to Allpress Coffee and I was personally awarded the highest accolade of the Cafe Society Award for influence on the
Cafe Society Awards results – Gold! Read More »
We are almost four years old now, amazing really. We have been described on a certain blog somewhere as being old school but still cool. Chef Jared is our longest serving employee since day one, and on the floor and kitchen we have staff who have been with us for two years, Claire, Julia, Karolina,
The O.C’s (Original Customers) Read More »
He is our second longest serving staff member after Chef Jared. Turns up every day for work (well actually he stays over night, like a guard dog), and is put outside every day whether it be rain, hail or shine. Unfortunately, when it’s windy he tends to fall over, so we bring him in. Everyone knows
Blackboard of Knowledge – We’d thought we’d lost him Read More »
