A percolator is a basic coffee machine that uses gravity and steam to drive water through coffee grounds, extracting the flavour. Percolator fans prefer the brew’s potency, which is somewhat stronger than drip or French press coffee. They can easily over-extract the coffee if you don’t pay attention to temperature and brewing time. What types…
If you are a fan of the Starbucks Iced Honey Oatmilk Latte but can’t always get to the nearest cafe to grab one, you can now make your favourite drink at home. This simple iced coffee recipe needs just three ingredients and some ice to make a tasty copycat recipe any time you like. What…
Turkish coffee is a sweet, thick coffee made from finely ground beans boiled in water and served with foam on top. The traditional way to make Turkish coffee is using an ibrik pot. This blog post will show how you can still enjoy the delicious taste of Turkish Coffee without your traditional equipment! What is…
Pumpkin and caramel are two of the classic flavours of fall and there’s no reason you can’t enjoy the two in a single coffee drink. Rather than make your usual cup of coffee, try this espresso based latte for something a little different. There’s not a lot of work involved and the result is a…
As the weather starts to sneak in a little cooler, those nice warm coffee drinks are even more welcome than normal. But sometimes you want to swap your favourite flavoured latte or change up your usual plain white coffee for something a little seasonal. That’s where these delicious fall flavoured coffee drinks come in! What…
A decent iced coffee from Costa, Starbucks, or Pret will set you back somewhere between £3.50 and £5, depending on what you’ve asked them to put in it. Make the same drink at home and you’re looking at pennies, plus you get to control exactly how strong, how sweet, and how indulgent it is. That’s…
Coffee is a must-have for many people, but it’s not always easy to get the perfect cup. To make your coffee-making experience easier and more enjoyable, you should invest in some good coffee accessories. There are so many types of them that it can be difficult to know which ones you need and why. In…
Coffee has always been available in our house. Mum doesn’t function without a set number of cups in the morning and I must admit, as I get older I’m more of a coffee drinker than ever. But it is a pretty straightforward style of coffee – sugar, coffee, hot water, and milk. It wasn’t until…
So you are new to coffee? That’s okay, we forgive you. You got here in the end! But let’s face it, there’s a lot for a beginner to learn, what with roasts, and types of coffee and all those different drinks. So how about we have a guide to the many kinds of coffee as…
There are plenty of different types of coffee beans that are perfect for making espresso. For example, Brazilian Santos will give you a smoother taste with less bitterness, while Colombian Supremo has a more earthy flavor that is great if you like your coffee to have more bite and intensity. There are also many organic…
It might surprise you to learn that your coffee habit has more nutritional benefits than many healthy foods. You know that you’re supposed to eat a balanced diet that’s based on lean meats, fruits and vegetables because of all the good things those foods do for your body. Is coffee good for you? Coffee actually…
Coffee makers do a wonderful job of making coffee, no surprise. But sometimes, they also do a good job of making hot chocolate. With the Keurig coffee machines, this is the case but sometimes you want to improve the end result a bit. So let’s look at how to make Keurig hot chocolate taste better!…