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Coffee cupping session at Brü
How to Cup Coffee Like a Pro: The Complete Guide
Cupping is how coffee professionals taste and evaluate coffee — and it's also the best way to train your palate at home. No fancy equipment needed: just cups, spoons, and... Read more...
Run for the Brunch - BRÜ Specialty Coffee Basel Running
Running in Basel: Best Routes & Post-Run Coffee Spots
Discover Basel's best running routes along the Rhine, through Bruderholz hills, and into Lange Erlen park — plus why specialty coffee is every runner's secret weapon and where to refuel... Read more...
Coffee cupping bowls — how specialty coffee is professionally graded
What Makes Coffee 'Specialty'? SCA Scores, Traceability & Taste
You've probably seen "specialty coffee" on bags, menus, and café walls. But what does it actually mean — and why does it cost more than your supermarket beans? Here's the... Read more...
Iced coffee with cream foam and orange zest at Brü Basel
Summer at BRU: New Drinks, Brunch Specials & Evening Menu
Summer is here — and so are our new drinks. Whether you're after something cold and refreshing or a new way to enjoy your daily coffee, here's what's pouring at... Read more...
Inside Brü₁ specialty coffee Basel
Meet Brü: From a Train Ride to Basel's Specialty Coffee Scene
What starts with a one-hour train ride for a cup of coffee ends with opening your own café in Basel. That's the short version of how Brü came to be.... Read more...
Precision pour-over coffee at Brü
How to Brew the Perfect V60 Pour Over
The V60 is one of the most popular pour-over methods in specialty coffee — and for good reason. It produces a clean, bright cup that highlights the unique characteristics of... Read more...
How to Recognize High-Quality Specialty Coffee
How to Recognize High-Quality Specialty Coffee (Professional Guide)
1. SCA Score of 80+ True specialty coffee is formally defined by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) as: 80 points and above (graded on a 100-point scale by certified Q-graders) No... Read more...
Coffee Cupping Session at BRÜ Specialty Coffee Basel
What Is Coffee Cupping? Join Our Free Sensory Sessions in Basel
Discover the art of professional coffee cupping at our free sensory sessions in Basel. Learn the SCA cupping protocol, train your palate, and taste coffee like a pro — all... Read more...
Home Barista Course at BRÜ Specialty Coffee Basel
Home Barista Course: Master Espresso at Home
Learn the exact process-driven framework BRU uses to serve hundreds of cups daily. Our 3-hour hands-on Home Barista Course in Basel teaches espresso mechanics — temperature, pressure, yield, and time... Read more...
Home Brewing Course at BRÜ Specialty Coffee Basel
Home Brewing Course: The Science of the Perfect Pour-Over
Master the art and science of manual filter coffee in our 3-hour hands-on workshop in Basel. Learn V60, Chemex, AeroPress techniques, water chemistry, and grind science — CHF 210. Read more...
Latte Art Masterclass at BRÜ Specialty Coffee Basel
Latte Art Masterclass: From Microfoam Science to Perfect Pours
Learn the science behind perfect microfoam and master competition-level latte art techniques in our hands-on 2.5-hour workshop in Basel. From milk chemistry to pouring hearts, tulips, and rosettas. Read more...
Professional Barista Bootcamp at BRÜ Specialty Coffee Basel
Professional Barista Bootcamp: Behind the Bar at BRÜ
A full-day intensive bootcamp teaching the operational systems behind BRÜ’s specialty coffee service. Learn workflow management, advanced extraction, zero-waste protocols, and how to serve 300+ cups without breaking a sweat.... Read more...