Welcoem to posts!!
in the future - u will be able to do some more stuff here,,,!! like pat catgirl- i mean um yeah... for now u can only see others's posts :c
I got a GREAT question about my recent video on the missed opportunity of roasting coffee. Green beans are 1/4 the price of roasted coffee, so it could be a solution to my issues making money on the channel, right? So why don't I start a roastery?
I posted some back of the napkin calculations on my substack. I also shared my camera and filming gear, and some fantastic coffees I got at Madrid Coffee Fest. Check it out:
homecafecharlie.substack.com/p/why-not-start-a-cof…
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It's finally here!
My Odyssey Argos arrived this week. I ordered this way back in March 2024 (!!), and because they have so many orders it's only just been fulfilled. It's a gorgeous machine but definitely has a steep learning curve (first impressions on my substack). Will be testing every day to get out a video before I go to Melbourne for a coffee trip in March.
I've been posting once per month on my Substack with the more nerdy stuff as well as behind the scenes and impressions that wouldn't be easy to do in a YouTube video. Have a read about the Argos, some thoughts on processing methods in my favourite coffees, and some new tools from MHW3 Bomber.
Subscribe for free below (don't do paid just yet, for now I just want to use it as a place to share nerdy espresso thoughts):
homecafecharlie.substack.com/p/its-finally-here
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What level are you at when it comes to making espresso at home?
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I've got a giveaway for The Brew Ledger and Kruve Propel espresso cups on my Instagram now. Go over to @homecafecharlie on IG to see how to enter this global giveaway!
Giveaway Ends October 8th, and the Kickstarter for The Brew Ledger ends on the 11th so time to pick one up even if you don't win.
**Disclaimer: No purchase necessary. This is not in association with YouTube, Meta or Instagram and they have no responsibility for this giveaway.
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The first few copies of The Brew Ledger arrived last week!
The printing company did a really amazing job so all of my concerns and worries about the product not being all I wanted it to be just evaporated.
I shared some of these photos and some behind the scenes info on how it was made with my newsletter subscribers a few days ago, so if you want to know more and be the first to be notified about the book's kickstarter launch, go over to homecafebycharlie.com/the-brew-ledger/
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I've got a prototype of the Meraki dual boiler that could be a game changer in the coffee space. For my latte art live coming up soon I'll be using it and answer any questions you have about it!
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Jug rinser... CHECK.
I'm doing a latte art training live to show you how I improve my pours. ADD your questions in the comments below and join the livestream on Saturday morning UK time.
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QUESTION: I’m getting my pitcher rinser installed next week. Then once I get some shelves and a nicer espresso machine my 2024 endgame setup will be complete! 😎 But where should I put the pitcher rinser? Only 6 places it could be. Front or back, and left, centre or right. I think front left is a no because that’s where I take most of my thumbnail photos. Thoughts?
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The new coffee bar is FINISHED!
Well, almost finished, I still want to have a jug rinser 😏
But it's ready to start filming, and I'm excited because I already quit my job to have more time for my creative filmmaking career. And that means lots more coffee videos 😍
Here's everything (IG accounts tagged)!
- @turingrinders DF83 with @ssp_grinding HU burrs
- @variabrewing coffee scale, so easy to use and fast to respond
- @kruveinc Propel espresso glass
- @thewoodveneerhub oiled premium oak wood slats on the wall. Gorgeous and great service, easy to install even for an idiot like me, and even has a little sound dampening
- @naturalwoodfloorcompany Oak kitchen island which is PERFECT for a serious coffee bar big enough for larger machines.
- @nuovasimonelliofficial Oscar 2 which outperforms for the price in milk steaming, a latte artists budget choice
- @digitizefluid scale, super reliable. Yes I have 2 scales (one for dosing, one for weighing the cup)
- @manhattancoffeeroasters Diego Bermúdez is my favourite coffee so far this year. Tastes like turkish delight! Amazing
- @kafmasino precision basket (comparison review coming soon)
- @ikape_espresso mantis distribution tool and paper filters
- @mhw_3bomber tamp and tamping mat, and metal bean dosing cup (great tools from them)
- @heidiphilipsmith beautiful cups made by @ty.ceramics_
- Grey blinds from @johnlewis
So, what do you think of the coffee bar?
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Just hit 25k subscribers. This number is insane to me. That's like a large football stadium full of people.
Thank you all so much for the support and I'm so excited to be back to creating. Some videos I have coming up for you legends are about:
- A beginner home coffee roaster (out soon) and another one for coffee nerds
- Some game changing tips to pour better latte art instantly
- How to build a home coffee bar
- The best funky precision baskets
- And telling you what happened with my cafe
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Hi everyone!
This channel is here to help you master home espresso and latte art.
I also made a book to help you get better tasting espresso every day: shop.homecafebycharlie.com
Thanks so much!
Charlie
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