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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Are you opening a Café? Need a new commercial coffee machine? People really appreciate quality coffee. In the UK people quaff 95 million cups a day – and many of them pay handsomely to do so. Given the increasing sophistication of the average coffee punter’s tastes, places that serve theRead More →
Fads will come and go, but piston espresso machines that use a lever to force heated water over the grounds will remain a timeless classic. For many purists they are the espresso machine to own as they give the most control over the brewing process. They also provide a niceRead More →