We’ve had a few Christmas cactus plants over the years, and apart from the one that died (whoops!) we’ve done quite well with them. As a daily coffee drinker, and seeing as coffee grounds are known to be an eco-friendly fertilizer for many types of plants, can I put the grounds on my Christmas cactus …
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I honestly don’t know what I’d do every day without the caffeine buzz from my morning coffee. But did you know coffee could also be positively impacting your brain function above just the energy boost of caffeine? It appears the active compounds found in coffee can affect the brain in various ways, providing benefits that …
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 …
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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 usually have a cuppa Joe first thing in the morning with some fruit for breakfast, then another cup again around 11 am. By 11.30 I’m typically bursting to pee – and can then go another couple of times before lunch. So why does coffee have this effect on your bladder? Coffee contains caffeine which …
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I’ve had great coffee in the UK, but I’ve also had some bad stuff too. So why is some Brit coffee so weak and tasteless? UK coffee can taste bad for a number of reasons, including low quality beans, over-extraction, water temperature, lack of training and brewing methods. Let’s dive down into the topic of …
We sometimes make drip coffee in our house, but across the UK and Europe it’s perhaps not as popular as it is in the US. So why is this? In general, UK coffee drinkers prefer espresso-based drinks, such as lattes and cappuccinos. While drip coffee is not as popular in Britain and across Europe, it …
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Our family loves the series Friends. I first saw it as a teenager and have now watched it again with my wife and three children. I must have seen each episode dozens of times! So why is the famous coffee shop they hang out in called ‘Central Perk’? The name is a play on words, …
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I made a cup of coffee in the evening a few nights ago, thinking it would keep me awake as I was working late – but I ended up falling asleep at my laptop! It turns out that a few factors may be responsible for this counterintuitive reaction to coffee. In this article, we’ll explore …
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Before the lockdown, my wife and I seriously thought about starting a coffee shop, but then life returned to normal and we put the idea on the backburner again. But the question remains: are coffee shops profitable? The short answer is yes, they can be. With the right combination of location, pricing, and quality products, …
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