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If you're a Cafetiere lover we've put together some top tips to help you make the perfect cup:   ☕ Warm the Cafetiere with boiling water ☕ Grind the beans: Cafetieres need medium coarse coffee ☕ For one person, add 2–2.5tbsp of coffee to the press (and 250ml of...

Ever stop to think about where your coffee comes from? Before it fills your favourite mug, coffee goes through quite the journey - starting as a bright red cherry on a coffee tree and ending as a deliciously aromatic roasted bean. Here are some of...

For many runners, a good run starts with a good cup of coffee. And it’s not just about the ritual - coffee can actually give your run a real boost! The caffeine in coffee is a natural performance enhancer. It can help improve endurance, sharpen...

The first coffee grown in the Kilimanjaro region was planted by Catholic missionaries in Kilema at the end of the 19th Century. Throughout the 20th century western demand for coffee grew and as a result cultivation spread through many regions of Tanzania. This appeared first...

It’s a common belief that darker roast means stronger coffee, but it depends on what you mean by "stronger." If you're talking about flavour, then yes - dark roasts often taste bolder and more intense. They tend to have a smoky, bitter, or even chocolatey flavor...

Our Kenyan beans come from the Kisson estate, located in Kiambu County in the Central highlands of Kenya. Kiambu is well-known for its coffee production and the prominence of coffee estates. The originfor the name of the Kisson Estate comes from the Hindi word Kisaan...

Getting the correct grind for your brew method is one of the most important components in getting a delicious cup of coffee - it can make or break your brew! Different brewing methods require different grind sizes to get the best flavour. For example, Espresso needs...

Arguably the most refined of all home brewing methods - here is how to make the best v60 cup:   ☕ Grind the beans: Drip filters need medium coarse coffee ☕ Pour a little boiling water into the cone to wet the filter. This takes away any papery...

Coffee growing locations don't come much more exotic than  Papua New Guinea (PNG). Close to the border of Eastern Highlands Province, the district of Chuave lies, central to Papua New Guinea and within the New Guinea Highlands that stretch across the island of New Guinea,...

Coffee cupping is the practice used by roasters and baristas to taste and evaluate coffee - sort of like a wine tasting, but with beans. It’s a simple yet structured process that helps identify the flavours, aromas, and overall quality of a coffee. During cupping,...

The short answer is no, drinking coffee does not dehydrate you—at least, not in the way many people think. While caffeine is a mild diuretic (meaning it can increase urine production), the fluid you consume with your coffee more than makes up for that effect. Studies...