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Is Keurig Coffee Better Than Drip Coffee?
Coffee is a mainstay of our breakfast, meals, and even breaks, and how! There are many ways to take our coffee and there are about as many ways again to drink it, and even make our favorite cup of Joe. This is also true of coffee makers too. In this article we compare and contrast…
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What Coffee Machine Does Emma Chamberlain Use?
When it comes to YouTube and coffee there’s one influencer that really comes to mind particularly in recent times. Whether you are an established fan or just learned about her due to her own coffee brand there’s no denying that Emma Chamberlain is a household name on YouTube. With roughly 10 million subscribers there are…
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The Reason Why Coffee Machines Are So Noisy
There’s no denying that a good cup of coffee as your morning starts can be the best way to provide you with a good wake-up call. However some times it might wake you up in a way you didn’t intend, as your coffee machine roars into working and startles you awake. Traditional coffee machines aren’t…
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The Definitive Breville BES920XL Review
Breville BES920XL It seems to me, that the holy grail for all domestic espresso machines is the ability to make espresso coffee as good or even better than a commercial coffee shop. A tough task indeed but a task made easier when coffee machine manufacturers take their inspiration from commercial coffee machines. This is certainly…
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Why are Espresso Machines so Expensive?
Espresso machines use 132 pounds per square inch of pressure to extract coffee, so this makes them a piece of very complex machinery which partly answers the question of ‘why espresso machines can be expensive. They perform an important function in demonstrating the taste and character of coffee beans by pressing the coffee under high…
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How Does Coffee Get Its Flavor Notes?
Aficionados and purists distinguish between “flavors” and “flavor notes” when judging coffee. It’s a hard distinction for the average “Joe” (pun intended), but here goes. Flavor in coffee is a complex mixture of taste, mouthfeel and aroma mixed in with the more delicate flavors. Your senses may get overwhelmed unless your palate is trained to…
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The Definitive Keurig K155 Review
Keurig K155 Commercial Coffee Maker Many of us cannot even contemplate starting our days without a good cup of Joe! However, the cost of a decent coffee brew can soon mount up if you are buying it from your local cafe or Starbucks! Obviously, you know you are going to get the coffee you crave…
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How to Roast Coffee Beans in the Oven
Coffee aficionados in the US have recently begun to prefer roasting their own coffee. It’s a common practice in Europe that is catching on fast here. There are many reasons, ranging from people preferring to rely on being able to roast coffee to their precise preferences, to cost and convenience. If you are ready to…
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How to Make a Ristretto Coffee
Ristretto is a short shot of a concentrated espresso coffee. It is made with much finer ground coffee. Ristretto which originated in Italy, is usually served with a glass of water. You may hear Ristretto referred to as ‘a short black’, as less water is used in the making and if you like a really…
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Coffee Statistics in the USA
Internationally, the coffee industry is worth over $100 billion. Historically originating in Yemen, the drink has become the 25th most popular in the world and is now a vital part of many people’s day. In the US, the food and drink sector dominates a large part of the market and generates millions of dollars worth…