My wife and I love an iced coffee in the garden during the summer. However, we recently had one at Starbucks and were shocked by how sweet it was. So do the big brands put too much sugar in their iced coffee? Many high-street iced coffee blends contain surprisingly high levels of sugar. For instance, …
Does Branded Iced Coffee Have Too Much Sugar? (Wow!) Read More »
Measuring out your coffee correctly can be confusing, especially when you’re on the go, so how can we ensure we’re doing it properly? A standard guideline for a balanced coffee-to-water ratio is 1:17, which means 1 part coffee to 17 parts water. In this case, you would typically use 12g of coffee per 8 oz …
How Many Cups of Coffee Can You Make With 200g? (Calculations) Read More »
Over the last 35 years, I’ve had thousands of cups of coffee, and honestly, the majority of those were pretty bad. 🙁 So what exactly does make a great cup of coffee? Is it subjective or are there empirical measures we can be guided by? Good coffee should taste balanced and satisfying, with a pleasing …
What Does Good Coffee Taste Like? (A Definitive Guide) Read More »
I sip iced coffee but guzzle hot coffee (go figure?!), while my wife always sips her coffee. So is there a right and wrong way to drink coffee? It turns out there are many factors at play (as with everything in life). Mastering coffee basics and brewing techniques elevate your drinking experience. Selecting appropriate equipment …
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I’ve never really been a fan of coffee creamers and always preferred full-fat milk in my brew. However, my folks swear by them and never seem to choose anything else. I guess I’ve always been a bit suspicious of what ingredients are used to make them, so I’ve done some research and will explore my …
I’ve never had any stomach problems associated with drinking coffee, but one of my old friends suffers from acid reflux and the acidity of coffee can make it worse. He’s not alone. Many people experience heartburn and acid reflux after drinking coffee due to its high acidity levels. One of the main factors that contribute …
We have a hand grinder at home for coffee beans, but could we use a spice grinder instead to get the same results? You can grind coffee beans with a spice grinder, pepper grinder or herb grinder if you absolutely have no choice, but the ground coffee you get will be coarse and taste of …
Can You Use a Spice Grinder for Coffee? (Fast Facts) Read More »
When they were younger, our kids loved growing pineapple plants from the sprouting tops they chopped off. However, I must admit we never thought to fertilize them with coffee grounds. So is this a good idea? Applied once a week so they don’t clump together and form a water barrier, coffee grounds are very good …
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My wife’s old friend came to stay from Spain and made some decaf coffee without me knowing, and when I drank mine I definitely didn’t get my usual morning buzz. So much so that asked with disappointment, ‘is this decaf?’. So is an uplifting placebo effect from drinking decaf coffee a common occurrence? Some people …
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I remember years ago nailing my first really tasty mocha at home, but what is the truly hardest coffee to make yourself? Baristas agree the hardest coffee to make is the Ristretto. With its layers of cream, milk, and syrup it takes a great deal of skill to perfect. Ristretto means “restricted” because you have …
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