• Usually found in a forest.

    Usually found in a forest.

    Millstone Hill, Bennachie [forest] – it’s one of my favourite places, no secret by any means, because it’s often deserted. I usually set off in a clockwise route, but on this day in late 2016, I set off counter clockwise because it’s approaching sunset and dark. I can be at the top before sunset and down […]

  • “Think Different” – (hot) Cold Brew Coffee May 2016 Recipe

    “Think Different” – (hot) Cold Brew Coffee May 2016 Recipe

    This cold brew recipe uses heat and it’s double filtered. It’s intended for African and/or lighter roasted coffee. The heat is in this instance used to bring out some of the delicate flavours in lighter roasted coffee, and personally add a bit of sharpness. I’ve experimented with cold brew coffee for a number of years […]

  • Current V60 Recipe May 2016

    Current V60 Recipe May 2016

    This recipe is heavily influenced by the recipe Origin Coffee Roasters provide for Nekisse N2. I recently traveled across the UK visiting Manchester, Liverpool, Edinburgh and London. I had some amazing coffee during that time. Thanks to all of the baristas who chatted and special thanks to Cult Espresso in Edinburgh for the sample ground […]

  • A note on Photographs

    A note on Photographs

    Website: All photos on this website are taken by me, unless otherwise stated. You must contact me if you wish to use them on Social Media or for any Business purposes. If you want to use them for personal use; then that’s all good. Instagram: I have some Instagram accounts and I enjoy nothing more […]

  • Current V60 Recipe April 2016

    Current V60 Recipe April 2016

    This is a set of rough guidelines, not written specifically for any particular coffee. I aim to complete a V60 pour in 3 minutes from start to finish with 250g, and at the end have a perfectly flat coffee cone. We know from science that the shape with the maximum surface area is a circle, […]

  • Credit to Barista Icon Set

    Credit to Barista Icon Set

      Personal thanks to Oliver Pitsch for designing this amazing icon set I plan to use it lots. Kindly linking to Smashing Magazine to spread the word also.

  • White Chocolate Brownie (Blondie) with Blueberries and Raspberries

    White Chocolate Brownie (Blondie) with Blueberries and Raspberries

    Recipe: 100 grams of white chocolate small handful of blueberries small handful of raspberries 85 grams of plain flour 115 grams of butter 180 grams of light brown sugar 2 extra large eggs 8 ml of vanilla 2 grams of salt 8”x8” backing tray baking paper Pre heat oven to 180 degrees Place 1 sheet […]

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