Brew with confidence
Dose, grind size, water and extraction: the variables that genuinely change what lands in your cup.
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Coffee explained without jargon or empty promises
Cafetiere.ch brings together practical, carefully sourced guides to beans, coffee makers, brewing variables, caffeine and everyday coffee in Switzerland. Important claims link to their sources, with a clear distinction between evidence and personal taste.
Choose where to begin
Explore coffee according to your needs
Choose the right equipment
Practical criteria for finding a coffee maker or grinder that suits your coffee and your routine.
Coffee and health
Measured guidance on caffeine, sleep and digestion that does not mistake an association for proof.
Switzerland and sustainable coffee
Cost per cup, labels, recycling and local coffee culture: the details that matter here.
Latest publications
10 recent guides
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Where does iced coffee come from? Mazagran, frappé and cold brew, between history and legend
The origins of iced coffee: what dated sources actually prove about mazagran, the 1957 Greek frappé, cold brew and the Frappuccino, and what is only storytelling.
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Why does coffee foam? Crema, carbon dioxide and freshness
How roasting gas, pressure, grinding, Arabica, Robusta and freshness create espresso crema, and what foam cannot prove.
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Cold brew vs iced coffee: differences, recipes and safety
Cold brew, iced coffee and chilled coffee compared by brewing method, flavour, acidity, caffeine and safe home storage in Switzerland.
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Stainless steel vs aluminium moka pots
Compare stainless steel and aluminium moka pots for induction, cleaning, flavour, safety, size and spare parts before choosing a stovetop brewer.
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How much does coffee at home cost in Switzerland?
Coffee cost per cup in Switzerland for beans, filter and capsules, with transparent calculations for electricity, maintenance and equipment.
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How to choose a coffee grinder: manual, electric, flat or conical
Compare coffee grinders for espresso, filter, moka and French press by burrs, adjustment range, noise, retention, cleaning and daily use.
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Nespresso-compatible capsules in Switzerland: fit, cost and recycling
Distinguish Original and Vertuo, then compare compatible capsules by flavour, price, material and Swiss collection route.
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La Dame du Café: specialty coffee by bike in Lausanne
Meet La Dame du Café, Emilie's Lausanne project combining a mobile bike café, small-batch roasting, specialty beans, events and local presence.
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Coffee and children: is there a safe age to start?
There is no official age at which coffee becomes suitable. Understand weight-based caffeine limits, sleep risks, energy drinks and a cautious first taste.
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Can you steep cold brew directly in milk?
Cold brew in milk is possible but needs strict refrigeration. Learn the cautious method, a small test recipe and safer alternatives.