Author: Suhit Pal

Pursuing my craving to write fiction. Grew up amidst thriller plots, got summoned to fantasy realm, then teleported to sci-fi zone. Fan of comics. Outside a book, I am a business professional, serial traveller, weekend gamer, husband of photographer, father of super-toddler and always hungry.

The Legendary Moka Express; How to brew an Espresso-like shot

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In 2016, I was stunned by the coffee in Italy, and picked up a cute little brewer - Moka Express by Bialetti a.k.a. Moka Pot. It is as Italian as it gets for a home brewer. Apparently 90% of Italian homes had a Bialetti moka pot in 2010.  Why do I love Moka Pot? To begin with, it was love at first sight as well as the first love, the first coffee brewer we had. I adore its design - simple yet iconic. It’s brew process - complex (easy to mess up) but satisfying. Lastly, the power to brew an espresso like shot as a base to prepare cappuccino to affogato to just savouring neat.

Roasters I get coffee from and some comparison – 2022

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Now, I love buying Indian specialty coffee. But till 2017, I had no clue that India produces such high quality coffee. There are many coffee roasters in India who have a curated collection of single origin arabica specialty coffee and blends. They all work closely with the coffee estates / farmers from various parts of India. I have ordered from many roasters, and always had a great experience. I have captured some of the key information from each roaster I have ordered from. 

Why AeroPress is my favorite coffee maker; Interesting facts & resources

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If I were to get only one coffee brewing equipment, it would be AeroPress. Among many other brewing equipment, it provides the most versatile, delicious, clean cup of coffee. We use it at home on a daily basis, usually twice a day.  The AeroPress; Photo – MemoriesByMegha After traditional Italian moka pot and quite common… Continue reading Why AeroPress is my favorite coffee maker; Interesting facts & resources

My Minipresso coffee brewing guide

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If you like brewing coffee and are looking for some variety, you might be interested to know about Wacaco Minipresso. This article is about my journey with minipresso - what it is and how I like to brew my favorite cup of coffee with it. The Wacaco Minipresso; Photo - MemoriesByMegha My few initial cups… Continue reading My Minipresso coffee brewing guide

French Press – Probably the best way to begin Specialty Coffee Journey; Tips and Tricks

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French Press is the simplest and cheapest method to brew delicious specialty coffee at home. I would recommend this as a first equipment to anyone starting their brewing journey.  I got one in 2017 to try out another brewing method besides the Moka pot. I have been using it for the last 5 years, brewing… Continue reading French Press – Probably the best way to begin Specialty Coffee Journey; Tips and Tricks