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Where Does Coffee Come From?

Where does coffee come from? Whether you drink gourmet espresso coffee or instant blend – it’s a question you might be curious to know. Today we’re going to go through what coffee is and where it comes from so keep reading if you want to find out. The world of coffee is fairly complicated so […]

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How Long Does Coffee Stay Fresh?

There’s a lot of very strong opinions out there about how long it takes for a coffee to reach its peak after roasting. Some say a couple of days, some say eight weeks. In this article we test and document what we found out regarding what is the actual peak time to drink coffee after […]

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How to Make Filter Coffee

Depending on where you grew up you, might call it filter coffee, drip coffee or even just…coffee. Whilst filter coffee is often one of the cheapest options on the coffee shop menu, in my opinion, it can be one of the best tasting – if you make it right. Our goal today is to help […]

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All Espresso Drinks Explained

When thinking about ‘espresso drinks’ you’ll be forgiven for thinking solely about the simple espresso shot. But that espresso shot is a key ingredient in many of your favourite coffees, especially classics such as cappuccinos and lattes. So the aim of this article is to go through We’ll break down all espresso drinks into two […]

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Making Espresso with the Sage Barista Express

You know that feeling whenever you walk into a coffee shop and you smell the aroma wafting through the air? Well then congratulations you know what love feels like and I think that it’s time that we bring that love home with a fresh espresso made from your Sage Barista Express. So obviously, you’re going […]

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How Many Calories Are In a Cup of Instant Coffee?

If you’re health conscious, on a diet or simply are curious as to how many calories are in a cup of instant coffee, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve totted up the calorie count for a black coffee with and without sugar as well as a white coffee with and without sugar – all […]

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What Is Barista Style Instant Coffee?

With more coffee brands coming out with their own iterations of “barista style instant coffee”, you might be wondering, what exactly is it? Is it the same standard of coffee you’d expect to get at a coffee shop? And what’s the difference between barista style instant coffee and regular instant coffee? What is barista style […]

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How Much Caffeine Is In a Cup of Coffee?

In a standard 8oz/225ml cup of brewed coffee you can expect to consume around 75 – 135mg of caffeine depending on the roast and type of coffee bean. For example, lighter roasts tend to have more caffeine as they mostly maintain their size and natural caffeine content as opposed to dark roasts which shrink in […]

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Why Do Roasted Coffee Beans Develop Oil Spots?

If you’ve started to roast your own coffee beans at home, chances are, you’re enjoying some of the finest coffee you can get your hands on. But if you’re a beginner, there are a variety of problems you might face during your journey towards expert roaster. One of which might be that your coffee beans […]

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Are Coffee Pods Real Coffee?

One of the most popular ways people take their coffee is from a machine and coffee pods. This more likely is via a Nespresso machine. These household favourite coffee pods are often questioned whether or not the coffee inside is real or even ultra-processed? In particular, is the coffee inside of Nespresso real and does […]

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