The Metro-Blog

Coffee pods and coffee capsules – so many people use these phrases interchangeably. And they share a lot of similarities: they’re both single-serve, similar in size and brewed using a purpose-built machine. But for the similarities, there are plenty of differences – and anybody looking to buy or brew either needs to understand just how different they are. At Metropolis, we m...

Look around any major store and you’ll see how popular coffee pods and coffee capsules are right now. This boom has meant that we’ve now got more choices than ever before. Today, there is a large range of flavors, origins and roast profiles on offer. But to be honest, it can also be a little confusing. What’s the difference between Ethiopian and Brazilian coffee? Which brand...

As easy as they are to use, coffee capsules are difficult to manufacture. To make them, we roast coffee, grind it to the perfect size using a state-of-the-art roller mill, pack the perfectly ground coffee into a capsule shell, then seal the capsule with filter paper. After this, however, there is then the matter of ensuring it stays fresh. At Metropolis, we flush our coffee ...

Read this guide to sound smarter when you order coffee at brunch.“What kind of coffee comes from a cat’s butt?” The answer, my curious friend, is Kopi Luwak. Kopi Luwak is very expensive, mostly produced in Indonesia, and no, we don’t have any on our menu. We get asked this question a lot, but not nearly as much as we get asked about roast level.How often have you been aske...

Decaf? Decaf?? Decaf??? WHY?? Hey, we all know that decaf has a terrible reputation. Journalists, line cooks, and Lorelai Gilmore would laugh you out of town for even considering the red-headed-step-son of the coffee industry. Buttttttt… (and we have to say it) – the older we get, the harder it can be to pound caffeine the way we used to. There are countless reasons, both m...

Easy Steps to Become a Chemex Pro  The Chemex is a classic and easy way to make your coffee. The Chemex combines a cool retro hipster vibe with some legit coffee #science,  resulting in a cuppa that’s clean, bright and frankly just about perfect. Whether you’re sipping alone or with a bunch of friends, Chemex has got you covered. And the good news…  you don’t have to be a c...