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Every day, you have to make decisions about which food items you’re going to eat, what clothes you’re going to wear, whether or not it’s time for an oil change in your car – these are all choices that can be hard to make! One decision that some people struggle with on a daily basis […]

Can You Use Espresso Beans in a French Press? Can you use espresso beans in a french press is a question that seems to get asked quite frequently. The short answer is yes they can but for the longer explanation including how to use them, please read on. Espresso coffee beans are not actually a

What Is Half Caff Coffee? The question I get asked a lot is just what is half caff coffee? The clue really is in the name, it is a great choice for anyone who wants the taste of regular coffee but with less caffeine. It’s the perfect way to enjoy all the benefits of coffee

There are a variety of Nespresso coffees, each with their own unique flavor profile. However, all of the coffees contain caffeine. The Nespresso caffeine content in each coffee can vary, depending on the blend and roast level. The levels of caffeine in Nespresso coffees range from 20 milligrams to 150 milligrams. To determine how much

A brand focussing on wellbeing supplementation might not be the first place you would look to buy your coffee but Kion (pronounced key-on) offers something quite unique. According to their website, central to Kion’s brand is the Japanese concept of ‘Ki’ which can be broadly translated into _energy, spirit _or _life force. _This inspires them

Like many of the finer things in life, producing the perfect espresso is very simple, requiring only coffee and water, but simultaneously requires precision to ensure that you get it just right. As such, there are a number of ‘espresso rules’ to be followed from grind size to getting the correct extraction temperature. One such

A stumbling block for many coffee lovers who enjoy a white coffee in particular is what happens when we want to lose some timber from our bodies? This is especially true for white coffee lovers embarking on a keto diet and are restricted on dairy products like milk. The ketogeneic or keto diet is a

When it comes to coffee mugs, there are a lot of choices out there for all coffee lovers. The question on all our minds, (well sometimes..) is what is the best material for a coffee mug? This article will take the guesswork out of this perennial question by offering a more scientific approach to determining

What Exactly is Hydroponics? Hydroponics is a method of planting vegetables that do not involve the use of soil. The plant’s roots are hung in a bath of hydroponic solution. Hydroponic coffee growing is a relatively new trend that is capturing the imagination of coffee lovers. It relies on the constant supply of water to

A question that I am constantly being asked is whether you can make coffee with milk instead of water using a coffee machine or espresso machines at home? The answer is yes (if you have a coffee maker you don’t like much), but probably no (if you are sensible). You can use milk in coffee