Cappuccino & latte with Mukka Express

Introducing, Mukka Express from Bialetti after Brikka, which has been reviewed in my previous post. This fun coffee equipment with cow pattern is supplied by PT Auto Accindo Jaya, its distributor in Indonesia, thanks Pak Henry Ng. You may…

Froth with Attento Thermometer

Frothing milk is always tricky and need constant practices to master the art, one of the most challenging part in barista job. I don't know how many gallons milk I have spent just to create a delightful and creamy texture, which remain below…

The endless journey of coffeelicious blog

It has been two years typing caffeine in my blog and delighted to mark the this endless journey of cikopi.com with a very special commemoration post reminiscing about 2 years that have passed. It is just a small reflection when I am started…

Sumatra Coffees at Starbucks

One thing I like about Starbucks as a coffee company, they are always keen to maintain favorable relationship with social media even a small coffee blog like mine. This is a big multinational company we're talking about and has far more…

Brikka : the creamy froth

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Thanks to PT Auto Accindo Jaya for supplying this blog with two new coffee equipments, Brikka and Mukka Express.  I have been a loyal fans of Bialetti for their high quality products and have been enjoying  my old Moka Pot for many years…

This is ECM, period.

E61 group head remain a favorite choice among home barista enthusiast including this ECM Barista that I unboxed.  It's heavy with polished look and truly showing its gorgeous look at every side, not limited to the fitting, gauges, badge,…

Coffee in Food & Hotel Exhibition 2010

Hall no. 4 in Singapore Expo was everything about coffee, espresso machine, coffee grinder, barista gear, and items related to this beverage. As some of you may have noticed, I was in Singapore last week, the first overseas trip of cikopi.com…

Asia Barista Championship 2010

These were the days when top baristas from Asian countries showing-off their coffee making skills in front of six accredited judges who will scrutinize their techniques, taste, and overall performances. The two days event were held at Singapore…

Unboxing ECM Barista

This is the first edition of English version in my blog, and hope will not be the last. I wish you have no objection since my humble language will not be as perfect as you expected. Certainly you will enjoy laughing my writing style, go…