Espresso and momentum.

Cadence & Crema is an independent journal for a very specific kind of person: the one who checks the weather for tomorrow's ride while the moka pot warms up, then checks whether the homelab backups finished before opening the day's first terminal.

We live in three worlds that turn out to be one world — coffee, cycling, and tech. Cadence is what keeps a ride smooth. Crema is proof the shot was pulled right. Both are small disciplines practiced daily, which is also how good software gets made.

How this works

The journal publishes stories about the culture — coffee rituals, rides, gear, homelabs, self-hosting, useful infrastructure, and the occasional strong opinion about chain lube or grind size. There is no on-site checkout, no user account, and no creepy ad-tech maze. Some gear links use Amazon affiliate tracking, and Amazon handles checkout when a recommendation earns a place in your day.

As an Amazon Associate, Cadence & Crema earns from qualifying purchases.

The name

Cadence — the rhythm of your pedal stroke, and of showing up every day. Crema — the golden layer on a well-pulled espresso, the small proof of care. We write for people who notice both — and who are curious about the systems running quietly in the background.

Cadence & Crema is part of Kunans.