Bruno Costa

Founder & Coffee Editor

Bruno Costa

Bruno chased good coffee across cafés and countries before learning to make it at home. He founded Ornoty to share the craft without the gatekeeping.

Articles

8 articles by Bruno

Steamed milk being poured into a cup of espresso to make latte art.
Coffee 5 min read

How to Froth Milk for Coffee at Home

A clear guide to frothing milk at home for lattes and cappuccinos — with a steam wand, a handheld frother, or just a jar — plus how to get smooth microfoam every time.

Coffee beans at different roast levels shown side by side.
Beans 5 min read

Coffee Roast Levels Explained

Light, medium, and dark roast explained in plain terms — how roasting changes coffee flavor, caffeine, and body, and how to choose the roast that suits you.

A simple home coffee corner with a dripper, mug, bag of beans, and a small kettle on a wooden shelf.
Gear 6 min read

Building a Home Coffee Setup on a Budget

How to build a home coffee setup that makes genuinely good coffee without overspending — what to buy first, what to skip, and where a little extra money pays off.

A glass French press full of dark coffee sitting on a kitchen counter.
Coffee 6 min read

How to Use a French Press

A friendly guide to brewing rich, full-bodied coffee in a French press — the right coarse grind, the four-minute steep, and how to pour without a gritty last sip.

A paper bag of specialty coffee beans with a printed label.
Beans 5 min read

How to Read a Coffee Bag Label

Learn to read a coffee bag label with confidence — roast date, origin, process, altitude, and tasting notes — so you can buy beans you'll actually enjoy.

A gooseneck kettle pouring a thin, controlled stream of water over a pour-over coffee dripper.
Gear 6 min read

How to Pick a Gooseneck Kettle

Everything a beginner needs to choose a gooseneck kettle — stovetop versus electric, temperature control, spout design, and whether you really need one.

Hot water being poured in a slow circle over coffee grounds in a paper filter.
Coffee 6 min read

How to Make Pour-Over Coffee

A clear, beginner-friendly guide to brewing pour-over coffee at home — the gear you need, the right grind and ratio, and a simple pouring routine that gives a clean, bright cup.

A warm mug of black coffee resting on a wooden table by a window.
Coffee 5 min read

How to Brew Better Coffee at Home

The five fundamentals of great home coffee — fresh beans, the right grind, a sensible ratio, clean water, and a little attention — that work with any brewing method.