Amy Hyslop

I am the designer and content manager of The Coffee Folk. I love going on adventures with the kids, tracking down the best cafes, and coffee at the beach.

Coffee Cherry

Is Coffee a Fruit?

When you sip your morning cup of coffee, you probably don’t associate it with being one of your 5+ fruits and veggies in a day. However, the journey of your coffee beans from plant to cup tells a fascinating story that begins with the coffee cherry, a bona fide fruit.  Let’s delve into the origins

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Best WDT Tool

The WDT tool has been heralded as the cheapest way to improve an espresso shot. In short, WDT (Weiss Distribution Technique) involves stirring coffee grounds with fine needles to remove any clumps and distribute coffee evenly throughout the portafilter before tamping. This technique helps improve the quality and consistency of espresso shots.  With the growing

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