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Interview with Carlos Escobar

Meet Carlos Escobar, two-time Colombian Brewers Cup Champion and founder of DIFFERENTE Coffee. We talk roasting specialty coffee at origin in Colombia, his World Brewers Cup journey, the HydroHoney process, and why he skips tasting notes. Shop our limited collection of 10 bags.
Apax Lab Water Mineral Concentrate pricing update, effective November 1, 2026
Dear Customers: To align with Apax Lab’s global pricing adjustment, Slow Pour Supply will update the prices of all Apax Lab mineral products to match the supplier’s minimum advertised price (MAP) on Sunday, November 1, 2026. From November 1 through...
The Latte Art World Championship Open Dallas 2026

The top 3 baristas from Dallas 2026 share their competition pitchers, milk texturing approach, and how they’re preparing for Coffee Fest New York.
Latte Art ·
Latte Art World Championship Open Dallas 2026
Latte Art World Championship Open Dallas 2026 We had the honor to greeting competitors who flew in from all over the country to compete. Seeing them sharpen their work over the years and new faces take the stage has given...
Brewing · Nucleus · Pourover ·
Brew Bed Preparation in Spotlight: Bloom Wins a Good Design Award

Learn brew bed preparation for pour-over: stir out clumps, level the bed, and follow our 16 g to 260 g recipe using the 2026 Good Design Award-winning Bloom.
Hiflux · Paper Filter · Solo ·
Filter paper: HIFLUX and SOLO SPIN

Czech Brewers Cup Champion Jackie Tran shares what years behind the brew bar taught him about HIFLUX in SOLO SPIN: the four ways how he utilizes the HIFLUX lyocell paper and how the fit of your filter changes bypass, mouthfeel and extraction - and why it's the preferred filter - brewer combination for his brews.
Latte Art World Championship LA Open 2026
Latte Art World Championship Open LA 2026  Congratulations to Hungyen Tsai, Pik Fung, and Suno Choi for taking the top three spots at Coffee Fest LA's World Latte Art Championship Open! Artists traveled from as far as Japan, Taiwan, Hong...
An Update on Filter Pricing: Effective October 1
Dear Slow Pour Community, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your longstanding support. Over the years, we've had the privilege of working closely with some of the best paper filter makers in the world. These...
An Interview with Julie Patadia, Origami Cup USA 2026 Champion
I Belong In These Spaces "I think having this title for me is a reminder that I do belong in these spaces." — Julie Patadia⁠ When Julie Patadia added her name to the waitlist for Origami Cup USA 2026, she...
ORIGAMI CUP USA 2026 Photos!
Potential Delivery Disruption due to Increment Weather Affecting Central and Eastern U.S.
Coffee Filter · Hiflux · Innovation ·
Lyocell: A Versatile and Sustainable Fiber
What is Lyocell? Lyocell is a type of fiber made from cellulose, most commonly derived from wood pulp sourced from trees such as eucalyptus, beech, or spruce. photo credit: HIFLUX Why Lyocell Works for Coffee Filters Lyocell’s natural structure and...
caring instructions · matcha · tea ·
Caring for Your Matcha Whisk
Why Soaking, Cleaning, and Proper Storage Matter Matcha tea culture has spread far beyond its Japanese origins. Today, many coffee shops serve matcha beverages, and matcha tools are easy to find online and in specialty stores. Even so, preparing and...
Characteristics of Porcelain
The following characteristics may be observed in porcelain products of the UFO, ORIGAMI, 2-WayCup, and April brands that we distribute, including items that have passed all inspections and are shipped as approved products. These phenomena are intrinsic to the porcelain...
Interview with Simon Gautherin, Co-founder of APAX LAB on Water minerals and Product Innovation
Simon Gautherin, co-founder of APAX LAB in Sydney, Australia, and current Australian Brewers Cup Champion, shares his journey from educator and competitor to entrepreneur and innovator in the specialty coffee world. Over the past decade, he has explored the impact...
media · videos ·
Coffee: The Universal Language – A Celebration of Community and Culture
Coffee has always been more than just a morning ritual : it’s a bridge between people, a spark for conversation, and a reflection of culture. COFFEE The Universal Language, directed by Nes and Darla Rodrigues of N+D Media, brings this...
Best Milk Pitchers for Latte Art: Competition-Grade Tools from Slow Pour Supply
Slow and steady technique forms the foundation of every good pour. Just like practicing any art form, an approach that is intentional and not rushed works best when learning latte art. Just like a musical instrument, the milk pitcher is a...
The Production of Sakura Wood Holders
This holiday season, we wanted to bring the gentle beauty of sakura, Japan’s iconic cherry blossom, into everyday coffee moments.  The ORIGAMI Dripper Holder “Sakura” is handcrafted from aged cherry wood in Nakatsugawa, a region renowned for its exceptional timber and...
2025 Holiday Season Guaranteed Delivery Schedule
Hello from Slow Pour!First of all, on behalf of the Slow Pour team, we want to thank you for the incredible support you’ve shown us over the past year. This journey wouldn’t have been possible without you. We truly appreciate...
Drippers · Indonesian Coffee · SD-1R · Semi-immersion · Suprima Instruments · Suprima Instrumnets ·
Interview with Hiro Lesmana - Inventor of Suprima Instruments Brewers
Hiro Lesmana is the two-time Indonesia Brewers Cup Champion and inventor of the Suprima Instruments, the new generation of semi-immersion brewers. These superb brewers promotes excellent consistency in the brewing process. In this article, we chat with Hiro on his...
2025 World Brewers Cup Champion George Peng’s Recipe - A Masterclass in Temperature
Gaining his World Brewers Cup Champion title in Jakarta, George Peng relied on careful experimentation and observation to master the coffee he was presenting. Through precise control of temperature - across roasting, brewing, and serving - he unlocked the coffee’s...