If you are either a garden lover or a coffee lover, you will be aware of the debate around coffee grounds for plants. For some, used coffee grounds are a soil enhancer par excellence, while for others they are about as beneficial as pouring weed killer straight on your favorite flowers or vegetables. So, how …
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The humble coffee bean has gone on a varied and chequered journey to become the globally loved beverage it is today. From ancient myths in Ethiopia to the dark stain of colonial abuse, the history of coffee is a fascinating and diverse story. King Louis XV of France once reportedly asked, ‘What would life be …
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If you have found your way to this article then chances are that you are only a small step from beginning to explore the exciting world of pour over coffee. Pour Over of manual drip is a rediscovered method of coffee brewing that has exploded all over the globe with the so called Third Wave …
Who doesn’t love a good refreshing iced coffee!? Whether it is a hot summer’s day or a cool day in fall a good refreshing iced coffee somehow always hits the spot. The mix of that hit of caffeine, the milk and creamers, and the smooth finish is a deadly danger to the waistline and the …
Why should you consider spending a decent stack of money on a burr coffee grinder? The fact that you have made it to this article means that you have probably at least thought about that question. And the most simple answer is that a good coffee grinder is perhaps the most significant first step towards …
Is the Breville Infuser right for you? This superb little coffee machine was actually our first functional espresso machine and the beginning of a long journey into the world of espresso and third wave specialty coffee. The Infuser is a great coffee machine that is easy to use, reliable, and comes with a proven track …
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A gooseneck kettle is now widely recognized as a staple part of a pour over coffee kit. Pour Over coffee has only relatively recently exploded into the global coffee scene with the so called Third Wave of Coffee. What many coffee lovers (including ourselves) have come to love about pour over coffee is the intimate …
Well it is pretty amazing that it is this time of year again already! Black Friday 2022 sales have started and for most retailers, the sale goes through the weekend and on to Cyber Monday. This is a great chance to get an early start on that Christmas shopping with a ton of Black Friday …
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The smeg drip coffee maker is everything we have come to expect from smeg; it is elegant as anything, full of smooth curves, and highly functional. It is a retro coffee maker that somehow makes a statement about any kitchen it is placed in. It is filter coffee as it was meant to be. And …
If you have found this article about the Breville Dual Boiler, and are willing to spend the time reading it, then chances are at least three things are true about you:1) you love espresso (a good start!),2) you are at least considering buying an espresso machine (exciting times), and 3) You are interested in quality …
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