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Melitta Avanza F270-100 : In-Depth Review

On: 24th March 2020

The Avanza Series 600 F270-100 is a relatively new release from German coffee outfit Melitta. It is priced somewhere in the cheaper end of the pack when it comes to basic bean-to-cup machines, but has plenty to make it stand out from what is now a crowded market. If youRead More →

Seven of the best coffee bags

By: Harry Lawrence

On: 20th March 2020

In: Blends and Roasts, Coffee Beans

With: 3 Comments

Coffee bags. Yeah! That’s right. Like a teabag, but with coffee inside instead. If you like the sound of it – lucky for you, as coffee bags are one of the biggest trends in the coffee-drinking world right now. Several market-leading brands are launching new coffee bag products. Coffee supermajorRead More →

What’s the difference between a Macchiato and a Cortado?

By: Patrick Browne

On: 3rd February 2020

In: Coffee Questions

With: 0 Comments

Macchiatos or Cortados, a quick guide… Sometimes you just need to keep things short and simple. A short milky coffee is hard to beat and the gold standard among coffee aficionados remains the ever-popular macchiato and cortado. These coffees both have their roots in the sunlit piazzas of Italy andRead More →

Does Coffee Stain Your Teeth?

By: Patrick Browne

On: 28th January 2020

In: Coffee Questions

With: 0 Comments

An accidental coffee spill can stain your carpets and clothes, so what about your teeth? Unfortunately for coffee drinkers – knocking back regular cups of joe is going to cause their teeth to darken and yellow over time as natural dark compounds from your brew build up on your gnashers. ButRead More →

Best Indonesian Coffee Beans

By: Patrick Browne

On: 28th January 2020

In: Coffee Beans

With: 0 Comments

The Republic of Indonesia is one of the World’s largest growers and exporters of high-quality coffee beans. The country produced 660,000 tonnes of coffee beans in 2016 and is the world’s fourth largest coffee producing country by crop size! This article looks at the history of coffee in Indonesia, theRead More →

What can I do with my used coffee grounds?

By: Patrick Browne

On: 13th January 2020

In: How To Guides

With: 1 Comment

Statistics show the UK drinks 95 million cups of coffee a day. Assuming a reasonable average of 7g of coffee is used per cup a quick back of the envelope calculation by The Coffee Bazaar suggest we throw away around 665,000 kilos of coffee grounds each day. That’s a lotRead More →

Best Coffee Gifts Between £25 to £50

By: Patrick Browne

On: 11th December 2019

In: Coffee Gifts

With: 0 Comments

Choosing the right gift this time of year can be a real challenge – but given we live in a nation of coffee lovers a good coffee themed gift can get you out of a tight spot. These are the best coffee gifts in the £25 to £50 price bracketRead More →

5 Easy Coffee Cocktails to Make at Home

By: Patrick Browne

On: 9th December 2019

In: Coffee Beans, How To Guides

With: 0 Comments

Five easy coffee cocktails for any occasion… Coffee is not just the delicious fuel of the workplace – it can also be a tasty playtime elixir.The magic bean is a key ingredient in several classic cocktails. It can be added to plenty of others to give them a contemporary twist.Read More →

De’Longhi Eletta – In Depth Review

By: Patrick Browne

On: 20th November 2019

In: Coffee Machines & Gadgets

With: 2 Comments

The Eletta is another strong seller from Italian bean-to-cup stalwarts De’Longhi. We have specifically looked at the Eletta Cappuccino here (model no. ECAM 44.660.W) – although there are also two other models available; the Eletta Cappuccino Top and the Eletta Plus. As far as home coffee makers go, it’s notRead More →

Which is the Best Decaffeinated Coffee?

By: Patrick Browne

On: 7th November 2019

In: Coffee Beans, Coffee Questions

With: 1 Comment

Drinking up to four cups of caffeinated coffee a day is perfectly healthy, but decaffeinated coffee has many benefits. It lets coffee drinkers have a late cuppa without staring at the ceiling into the wee small hours. It is also a good bet for pregnant or breastfeeding women and peopleRead More →