Posts from 2026

9/15/2026

Behind the bar: How we make coffee at Father’s Coffee Store

Preparing specialty coffee isn’t just a routine for us. It’s our everyday playground, where we experiment, have fun, and search for the finest flavors. We want every cup at Father’s Coffee Store to be an experience, whether you stop by for a quick espresso on your way to work or come to enjoy an afternoon coffee ritual. Do you want to know how things work behind our bar and what goes into preparing your favorite coffee? Come with us for a moment and dive into recipes, coffee extractions, and exceptional coffee beans.

3/31/2026

How to Make the Perfect Home Espresso? A Guide from Buying the beans to Extraction

Making home espresso is a dream come true for many, but without the right knowledge, it can quickly turn into a bitter disappointment. If your coffee is too sour or, on the other hand, too bitter, you’re likely making one of the common mistakes. In this guide, we’ll show you how to achieve correct coffee extraction and what not to overlook.

3/26/2026

The Winter Design by Jaromír 99 Is Back – For the Last Time

V čase, kdy ještě ani farmáři nevstávají, se před námi otevírá Viktoriino jezero. Je 3:40 ráno a my právě přistáváme v Entebbe v centrální části Ugandy. Před námi je dalších pár hodin autem, než dorazíme do Mbale, kde sídlí a kde bude náš base camp na následující týden. Jaká je realita v zemi, kterou jsme si po šesti letech fungování pražírny, vybrali pro svůj první origin trip?

3/26/2026

Bittersweet reality that makes you rebalance. What was our first origin trip to Africa like?

It’s 3:40 a.m., the dawn is gently approaching, and we’re landing in Entebbe, nestled in the central part of Uganda. Lake Victoria stretches out before us, welcoming us after our arrival. Ahead lies a journey of several hours by car, leading us to Mbale, home to and our base camp for the upcoming week. This marks the beginning of our very first origin trip after six years of operating our roastery. What reality and experience awaits us in this country?

3/26/2026

Talks over coffee ft. Grace & Lukas Korynta

Welcome to the first interview from the series TALKS OVER COFFEE. We love the community of people that Father’s has attracted over time. Often, these are people who inspire us and so, we’ve decided to interview them for you shortly. These talks may or may not have something to do with coffee. They’re here to brighten your day, to pause a little. So come sit with us and the Koryntas for a few minutes, two artistic souls, photographers, and fresh parents to their baby boy Henri.

3/26/2026

How do we source our green coffee?

Where do roasters get their coffee from? What do import companies do? What does the cooperation between farmers and roasters look like? And how and where do we get our coffee from? We focused on this topic when Father met with Bára Ernygrová at Father’s in early January for a conversation. Bára is a longtime coffee professional and, most importantly, our dear friend.

3/26/2026

Is decaf coffee even coffee?

We think that, as with normal coffee, you can’t throw all the decaf coffee into the same bag. The topic of decaffeinated coffee is quite controversial. Some people can’t go without decaf; others claim that it cannot even be considered coffee.

3/26/2026

Our favorite coffee shops in Prague

We love Prague. It’s a beautiful city with many architectural treasures and great cafes. But sometimes it’s hard to choose between them. That’s why we’ve picked our five favorite ones where you’ll find Father’s coffee and interviewed their owners.

3/26/2026

The story of our coffee capsules

Coffee capsules are an excellent choice for anyone who does not like long and too careful coffee preparation. They are also helpful when preparing coffee quickly: in the morning, at work, or for a meeting. All you have to do is put the capsule into the machine, ensure you have enough water, and press a button. And you’re good to go.

3/26/2026

The history of our roastery

Specialty coffee was our love at first sight, and since 2013, everything in our lives has revolved around coffee. That was the first time we tasted espresso from Kenya, and we were very surprised by its taste: clean, fruity, and sweet. We knew it was the coffee we wanted to drink and pass on. Having our own roastery is a dream come true.

3/26/2026

How to make cupping at home?

What does cupping mean? Coffee tasting, or cupping, is a method of assessing the quality and taste of coffee. It is a standard procedure in the coffee industry used by roasters, buyers, and other professionals to determine the quality and characteristics of coffee before purchase or after roasting. Coffee is evaluated based on its aroma, taste, and aftertaste during cupping. The cupping process is an essential step in the quality control process for coffee roasters because it allows them to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different coffees and make informed decisions about which ones to buy and how to roast them.

3/26/2026

The Café Fara in Hukvaldy

The Café Fara in Hukvaldy is our heart project from the interior of the old rectory, through its equipment and location, to the menu. The genius loci at Hukvaldy is huge, which was one of the reasons we accepted the offer, even though we had previously vowed that we never wanted to run a café again.

3/26/2026

All you wanted to know about cascara

Cáscara is the Spanish word for “peel” or “shell,” which is exactly what cascara is. This is because coffee beans are naturally encased in several layers, including the husk. This is removed during the processing of coffee and was formerly used mainly as fertilizer or as animal feed. We think that the farmers have been drinking “something like cascara” for a while, even before they drank roasted coffee, it wasn’t until a few years ago, they officially called the dried peel cascara and started selling it, which led to a huge boom that raised the price of cascara far above the price of coffee itself.

3/25/2026

Improving your V60 at home!

What is the V60 filter, and what makes it distinctive? The V60 is a type of filter coffee dripper developed by the Japanese company Hario. It got its name from its V‍-‍shape and 60° angle. The V60 was introduced by Hario in 2005 after many years of research and has since become a popular choice for coffee preparation. This is because the taste of V60 coffee is clean, smooth, and complex at the same time, especially with lighter roast coffees. There are many different recipes for making coffee using V60. However, it is always a matter of balancing the factors that influence the taste as best as possible, such as the coarseness of the grind, the temperature and quality of the water, the method of pouring, the brewing time, or the water/coffee ratio.

3/25/2026

Aeropress and Its Magic

The Aeropress looks great on any shelf, fits in any backpack and anyone can make a great cup of filter coffee with it anywhere. It’s no wonder that everyone, from baristas to travelers, loves it. If you don’t have an Aeropress yet, and you’re wondering which type to choose and what preparation method to use, we’ve got your back.

3/25/2026

A New Home for Specialty Coffee in Prague: The Story Behind Our Father’s Coffee Store in Bubeneč

You might already know the story of how a cup of espresso changed our view on coffee in 2013. But back then, we had no idea that this moment would also change our lives. There was no plan, no strategy, just curiosity and a desire to understand what we were actually drinking.

3/10/2026

Fathers & Coffee Gardens collaboration: What Will the QC Lab Look Like in Uganda?

This year marked the first since the founding of our roastery. In Uganda, our schedule included not only typical activities like visiting plantations and interacting with local farmers, but also a crucial meeting with Dana, Shake, and Donald from the processing station, Coffee Gardens. We are excited to announce the upcoming launch of a QC Lab in Uganda in collaboration with them. This facility will help Coffee Gardens and other nearby processing stations monitor the quality of coffee beans. This article will explore how such a project is coordinated from five and a half thousand kilometers away and why we need to invest in these endeavors.