Third Wave Wichteln

If you’re unsure how to brew it, start by doing a cupping at home. That way, you’ll realise just how much potential the coffee has. The good thing about cupping at home is that no one stands in front of a cup for ages, and no one is wearing overpowering perfume. The Ethiopian hybrid washed ‘Alo Chilaka’ from the Parisian roastery @tanat.coffee was actually roasted a touch darker than I prefer. But it was also an omni-roast profile. Nevertheless, fruity notes of peach and black tea came through nicely. I’ll definitely be trying some of Tanat’s specific filter roasts again as soon as possible. What’s your take on omni roasts? Are they often too dark for filter brews, and has the trend towards ultra-light roasts spoiled me for good? ☕️👃🏼🥄👅🧡 #boschcoffee #tanat

We’re always waiting for the very freshest crop, but @kolocoffee.eu ’s ‘Duwancho’ from the 2025 harvest is still incredibly vibrant. Even though there are some well-known online coffee reviewers who find washed Ethiopian coffees too boring to even review, I really love the classic flavour profile of this coffee from the Sidama region. A touch of citrus, floral, light, tea-like. If I had to choose just one type of coffee, it would probably be very much along these lines. (By the way, the current Rwanda from Kolo Coffee in Berlin is also absolutely fantastic. Definitely worth a try!) ☕️🇪🇹☀️❤️ #boschcoffee #kolocoffee

Everything feels new in May. New coffee, new dripper, new grinder. The “Sidama Arbegona Masincho Premium” from Shanghai-based @bigsurcoffeeroastery is ultra-light roasted and delights with delicious notes of classic citrus with fresh green tea and jasmine. You shouldn’t let the colour codes on the packaging guide you, but the green tea in particular comes through beautifully. Although I must admit I am not the biggest tea lover, I really enjoy these nuances, especially in Ethiopian coffees. Every cup of this fresh harvest from producer @testispecialtycoffee is a real pleasure. Many thanks as well to @coffee_nerd_hd , who always scouts the very best coffees for his shop. After trying probably 30 different drippers over the past 15 years, I’ve now reached a sort of full circle moment with the Hario V60 01 in ceramic. Since I mostly brew 12–15 grams of coffee at home at the moment, I was very surprised to find that the smaller version gives me more control over and flow rate. More on that soon. Also new in my setup is the @pietrogrinders hand grinder with 58 mm diameter ProBrewing burrs. I’ve already ground around 3 to 4 kg of coffee. The first seasoning is done, and now it’s time for fine-tuning. I’ll keep you posted! ☕️🇪🇹💚 #boschcoffee #bigsurcoffee #coffeenerdhd #hariov60 #pietrogrinder

Wilson Alba · Sierra Morena · Pink Bourbon · Washed Colombia, 2nd harvest — roasted by @seycoffee , New York.
 Hand-picked at peak ripeness, dry-fermented, dried on raised beds for 30 days — @wilsonalba98 has been working this land in Las Mercedes, Palestina, Huila for 15 years, and the complexity in the cup reflects every bit of that dedication. @seycoffee roasts exceptionally light, letting the coffee speak for itself. Berry compote, lemon zest, hibiscus — a profile that keeps unfolding with every sip.
 The roast style and transparency @seycoffee brings — detailed pricing, processing notes, producer background — sets a standard that's hard to match. Worth the transatlantic trip? Probably yes. Though Europe's roaster scene is closer than ever.
 A friend was kind enough to pick this up for me at @juicy.project in Hamburg — a shop that curates its lineup with real care. Still working through the bag, and not in any rush. Every cup is a pleasure ☕️❤️❤️❤️ #boschcoffee #seycoffee #juicyproject

Super smooth Guatemala single origin espresso from @mok_coffee in Belgium. Thank you, @chapteronecoffeeberlin ☕️🪴❤️ #boschcoffee #mokcoffee #chapteroneberlin

What was the last bag of coffee that genuinely made you happy? Like, really happy? Coffee is my hobby. I'm an enthusiast. But a critical one. Because sometimes filter coffee at home just doesn't work out the way you imagined. Sometimes you can't even get close to the tasting descriptions the roaster printed on the bag — and I'm usually pretty sure it's on me, not them. So you start tweaking recipes, maybe buy some new gear, and eventually fall into the latest rabbit hole on YouTube and Reddit. This was different. My first coffee from @getprodigal , the 'Kaliluni AA' — a Washed SL-28, SL-34, Batian, Ruiru. Every cup was just pure pleasure. Didn't matter how I brewed it: V60 with and without the Switch base, Kalita, Timemore B-75, Aeropress — everything was great. Peach, apricot, and berries came through really clearly every time. Rarely has a coffee sparked this much joy. I brewed it ground on both my Comandante C40 MK IV and my 1Zpresso ZP6, by the way. With quite different results — especially in terms of clarity and mouthfeel. More on that soon. Picked it up at @coffee_nerd_hd — for me one of the best cafés in Germany with the most interesting roaster selection out there. They have an online shop too if you're not nearby. What was your last great coffee experience? ☕️❤️📝⏬

Whenever anyone asks me for recommendations for roasters in Germany, @ernstkaffeeroester from Cologne is definitely one of my favourites. Maren Ernst has been running her roastery since 2014, as well as two coffee bars in Cologne. Every coffee I’ve had the pleasure of tasting was roasted to perfection and brought out the character of the bean. This wonderfully juicy Kenyan is just one example. Thank you, Maren! ☕️❤️ #boschcoffee #ernstkaffeeroester

@coffee_nerd_hd — always an excellent experience and outstanding coffee lineup ☕️❤️ #boschcoffee #coffeenerdhd

I've even got more French vibes on my Insta. I recently bought two bags of light roasted filter coffee by @klovercoffee.paris from the very best bean supplier @coffee_nerd_hd . Have a look at the full album for the tiniest and cutest Peaberry beans from Alo Village in Ethiopia that I've ever seen. I'm also really pleased that I've finally made it to @l__a__m__i__c__h__e in my old neighbourhood, Schöneberg. Big thanks to @marianne.rennella for always recommending the best bakeries and food spots in Berlin ☕️🍞❤️ #boschcoffee #boschbread #klovercoffee #lamicheberlin

Some of the best – and often most surprising – coffee experiences I’ve had have mostly been in independent multi-roaster cafés. It’s priceless when, as at @chapteronecoffeeberlin , you can choose between several outstanding roasters, different countries of origin and processing methods – and then suddenly your favourite barista conjures up a coffee that isn’t even on the menu ☕️❤️❤️❤️ #boschcoffee #chapteroneberlin #friedhats

Brewing this washed Pacamara from 'Los Pirineos', produced by Diego Baraona and roasted by @timwendelboe . The result is a remarkably clean cup with notes of tart red berries, stone fruit, and a structured acidity. While the 1Zpresso ZP6 is the one in the frame, I actually achieved a slightly fuller and sweeter cup earlier using the Comandante C40 — it is all about finding the right balance for these beans. Many thanks to @chapteronecoffeeberlin for their consistently great selection of beans for the home setup. #boschcoffee #timwendelboe #chapteroneberlin

For those who appreciate concrete and a clean pour over. Currently exploring the architectural landscape of Berlin through the map and book set from @bluecrowmaps . The book covers fifty of the city's most iconic brutalist structures as wonderfully documented by @flxtrkr . The accompanying Brutalist Berlin Map makes for the perfect addition to navigate these iconic structures in person. Perfectly paired with an excellent washed Colombia from @koppi_roasters ☕️📕🏛️🗺️❤️ #boschcoffee #boschbooks #brutalistberlin #bluecrowmaps #koppiroasters