I am Livia Caruso.
My coffee education began on a step stool in my grandmotherâs cafĂ©, where a vintage La Pavoni sang every morning at six. My nonna believed that coffee teaches rhythm. Water first, attention next, then the moment you serve a cup and watch a face soften. When she passed, I inherited her leather journal filled with roast notes, recipes, and quiet observations. That journal taught me to move through brewing with intention and a steady tempo.
I studied literature and spent years traveling, always chasing cafĂ©s that balanced tradition with curiosity. Along the way I picked up habits that shaped Coffee Stride. I time my pours like a metronome. I log every variable in a small notebook clipped to my kettle. I host neighborhood âstride sessionsâ where we test one change at a time and share takeaways anyone can use the next morning. Coffee Stride is the home for that pace. Small steps. Clear notes. Reliable cups.
Here you will find guides that translate first principles into repeatable routines. You will see gear evaluated for what you can taste, not just what you can measure. You will learn how origin, process, roast, and water interact without jargon. My aim is to help you settle into a calm rhythm where good coffee is normal, not rare.
How I move from idea to cup
- Track ratio, grind, temperature, time, and water minerals in a simple sheet
- Change one variable at a time and taste with a shared vocabulary
- Use blind side by side comparisons when possible with more than one taster
- Turn results into short checklists you can follow at home
What you will find here
- Brewing guides that build confidence step by step
- Plain language explanations of extraction and flavor
- Honest gear evaluations tied to cup results
- Weekly âStride Notesâ with one improvement you can try tomorrow
I also run pop up park tastings, teach a five minute dial in class for new home baristas, and work with a local roaster on seasonal sensory kits. Coffee Stride is for anyone who wants a steadier routine and a friendlier pathway to better cups.
If you have a question, ask. If you have a café story, share it. There is room here for every pace.
