African coffees have vivid floral, fruity, and berry tasting notes. It is characterised by the typical bright acidity and winey flavor profile. It is a region where the fruitiest coffees can be found. Citrus, bergamot, berries, or jasmine are the common flavors. Ethiopia and Kenya are the African countries that have established a coffee legacy …
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If you live in urban surrounds, there’s a coffee shop on every corner, a coffee machine in every office and coffee gadgets in every household. But when you’re camping out in the beyond it becomes a little trickier. Few of us have enough space to pack a fancy coffee machine or space to pack fancy, …
We’ve all had to settle for an weak cup of instant coffee… because anything is better than nothing, right? Sometimes the convenience and low cost of instant coffee make it a necessary evil. Hands down a good cup of freshly ground coffee will always beat instant coffee. But is there a way of improving the …
A new study has revealed that drinking coffee can help to improve mood as the days get shorter and darker. The pan-European survey funded by the Institute for Scientific Information on Coffee, explored the impact of lifestyle and diet choices on mood, and found that more than a quarter of adults across Europe experience depression …
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There are a lot of different ways to make coffee. Ever since we crushing beans with a mortar & pestle and combining them with water over a fire, we have been coming up with new ways of brewing a pot of coffee. Espresso machines in cafés, to filter machines on kitchen counters, appliances play a …
We’re being bombarded with conflicting advice on what we should and shouldn’t put into our bodies. Every second day there is another article on why coffee has health benefits, of is bad for you and should be avoided. Finally, here are the definitive answers, according to the experts. What’s the truth about coffee? Dr Astrid …
Here are six ways to spruce up your coffee or even get your caffeine fix in a totally different way, and have some fun while doing it. 1. Add a tipple Some people add vodka for a cup of Russian coffee, while others add Jameson and whipped cream for a classic cup of Irish coffee. …
Maybe you’re a coffee drinker who knows what you like, but most folks in line at the neighborhood café have a go-to order memorized and stick to it out of habit. But don’t be surprised when the barista turns to the pot behind the counter and asks if you want light or dark roast. What does that mean? Dark …
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Ground coffee buyers love how convenient it is, but whole bean buyers say their coffee tastes much, much better. Ground coffee is easiest to use and can be found on the shelves of every local supermarket. It’s ready to brew, and won’t require any extra time, skills or equipment on your part. And that pretty …
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A perfect cup of coffee is one of life’s greatest pleasures, and often that prefect cup is made with a French press. Contrary to its name, the French press, called a cafetière in Europe, originated in Italy but its design was perfected in Switzerland by Faliero Bondanini. Some coffee aficionados believe the French press makes …
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