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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.

The History of Tea in Britain

Tea is without a doubt the most popular drink in the UK today, with over 100 million cups being consumed across the nation each day. We all have our preferred ways of drinking it – some more passionate than others – but we are undisputedly all united by our global identity as tea-drinkers. That’s one thing we all can agree upon! But where exactly did this affection begin and how did tea become the nation’s favourite drink?

Ugandan Coffee

Uganda is the eighth biggest producer of coffee in the world and exports 91% of the coffee it produces. Eighty percent of coffee grown in Uganda is Robusta coffee, with 20% being Arabica coffee, although this is slowly changing. Most of the coffee produced is exported to Europe, but a large quantity is allegedly smuggled across the eastern border to Kenya.

Brazilian Coffee

Brazil is the largest producer and exporter of coffee in the world, responsible for approximately a third of the world’s coffee. Over two thirds of Brazilian coffee beans are Arabica coffee beans with the remaining third being mostly Robusta.

What to do with Used Coffee Grounds

We’ve been asked many times what to do with coffee grounds and how to dispose of coffee grounds. So, we thought we’d put together a list of all the things you can do with your used coffee grounds. From coffee ground mushroom growing to grounded coffee scrub, there are loads of ways you can reuse your spent coffee grounds for the greater good.