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10 Ways to Upcycle Hessian Sacks

From home décor to eco-friendly crafts, you’ll be amazed at the versatility of hessian sacks and the fun ways you can give life back to this (not so) redundant byproduct of the coffee industry. Here is a list of our favourite creative ways to reuse and upcycle hessian coffee sacks. Happy crafting!

5 Delicious Coffee Desserts with Recipes

While many kickstart their day with a cup of coffee like clockwork, others prefer to indulge in delicious coffee desserts and some (if you’re anything like us) do all of the above.

Syrups for Coffee and How to Use Them

Adding different flavours to coffee dates back several centuries, although coffee culture and coffee syrups have certainly evolved since then. During the earlier times pumpkin spice syrups weren’t being added to lattes, however in the 15th century people would often use spices such as cardamon and cinnamon to add an extra layer of flavour to their coffee. These unique culinary traditions remain very popular in different countries around the world, such as Moroccan coffee which is made from blend of spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves to create beautiful warm spiced coffee.

5 Types of Coffee Makers and How to Use Them

Our go-to guide rounds up five of the best coffee maker types on the market, step-by-step instructions on how to use them and their recommended coffee grind size so you can perfect the ultimate espresso coffee at home!

Everything You Need to Know About Guatemalan Coffee

Guatemala boasts varying altitudes and microclimates that are perfect for growing coffee, in particular the Arabica Coffee plant, and each region offers its own distinct roast coffee flavours and characteristics. Read on to learn more about Guatemalan coffee as we journey through the origins, culture and coffee bean varieties from this enchanting part of the world.

Italian Coffee: History, Culture & Types

From an early morning wakeup call in a bustling Italian coffee shop to a tasty after-dinner treat, coffee is enjoyed at all times of the day in Italy and coffee drinking has developed some unique cultural traditions since espresso coffee beans first arrived at Italy’s ports. So, lets dive into Italy’s fascinating coffee culture, types of coffee in Italy and explore the beverage’s historic roots in this part of the world.

How to Make Latte Art for Beginners

Our beginners guide to latte art is a must-read for anyone who wants to give latte art a go. Read on for some tips and tricks on how to master the perfect latte and coffee artwork including the best espresso beans, best milk for frothing and a collection of our favourite easy latte art designs.

Top 5 Health Benefits of Tea

People all over the world have been drinking tea for centuries and modern science has proven that there is reason behind this. From improved sleep to reduced risk of heart attacks and strokes, here is a list of reasons you should consider incorporating tea into your daily routine if you don’t already.

Tea From Around the World

The history of tea is deeply connected with one’s people and culture. From ancient legends of the origins of tea in China to the traditional art of Japanese tea ceremonies, every culture has its own unique connection with tea.

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