It is often difficult, if not downright impossible, to imitate the coffee you get from your favourite coffee shop at home. A recent study suggests that this is due to an inherent inconsistency in common preparation methods. So how do you get a scientifically perfect cup of coffee?
Academic scientists from Italy have discovered that coffee helps lower blood pressure! And if there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that the Italians know coffee, right?
From taking care of the flower plants to being a key ingredient for homemade natural beauty products, let's take a look at some of these sustainable and wallet friendly hacks to recycle and give new life to used coffee grounds all around the house.
New year, new resolution. For many, it may be a vow to live healthier and to give up what they consider a vice, like drinking too much coffee. But should you give it up in the first place? What if you can get the benefits of drinking coffee and avoid the side effects? There is a way; you just need to plan your coffee consumption during the day.
It can be especially tricky to find the perfect Christmas gifts for the coffee lovers in your list. Here we've rounded up the best gift options for every coffee lover on your list, from your spouse to your work colleagues, from novice to world-class barista.
With its strong ability to add flavour and enhance dishes, coffee has all the characteristics that make it a perfect companion to your next sweet and savoury recipes.
Not only is it our favourite source of caffeine, coffee is a beverage rich in aromas and essential oils that go perfectly with a wide range of spirits and liqueurs. Here, we showcase the 3 most popular coffee-based cocktails that are perfect for colder weather along with their recipes.
The coffee that comes out from your shiny espresso machine is nowhere near as good as the one from the nearest branded coffee shop? Don't despair. We've collected tips and tricks, tested and proven over time by espresso machine users and experts from all over the world, to help you get the best coffee out of your espresso machine.
This summer, it seems like everyone you know is vacationing in Europe, and quite a few of them went to Italy, entered a café (it's called a 'bar' in Italy), and ordered a cup of coffee. There are many customs and unwritten laws tourists may not be aware of when they enter that bar. To help you out, here are a few examples and tips on how to order and drink coffee like the locals
If you're one of those who prefers your caffeine hit icy cold in the summer, you may face a dilemma once you’re at the counter of your favorite coffee shop: "should you get an iced coffee or a cold brew?"
While expensive espresso machines are the holy grail to recreating cafe-quality coffee at home, they may not make economic sense for everyone. Which leads us to this age old question: are there any inexpensive, fast and easy to use devices to brew a great cup of coffee without spending hundreds or thousands of dollars on an espresso machine?
You invested in all the essentials: quality coffee equipment, your favourite gourmet beans, the right barista tools, designer coffee cups, and, of course, a “but first coffee” towel.
You are ready to enjoy a deliciously perfect coffee every time, right? Well, not exactly.
