We’re currently fitting a new kitchen in our extension, and part of that meant installing a new range cooker with an induction hob. We got the range fitted and I went to make a cup of coffee – but horror of horrors! – I discovered our Moka pot is the wrong type of metal to …
Bialetti Induction Hob Adapter Review (My Experience) Read More »
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 »
In the battle of coffee cup vs coffee mug I’ll always choose a mug, (I even have a special one handmade by a ceramic artist!). However, my wife always prefers a cup. So what are the pros and cons of each? Both coffee mugs and coffee cups have their merits. A mug is larger and …
Coffee Cup Vs Mug (What’s Best for Your Daily Coffee?) Read More »
If you’ve got guests coming over, it’s good to know how much coffee will fit in your coffee pot. I’ve made a mess of this before and had to serve people coffee in stages as it’s brewed – which is surprisingly irritating for those who have to wait. So how do we measure this? The …
How Many Ounces Are in a Full Coffee Pot? (Fast Facts) Read More »
I thought I’d shrunk the other day when a barista gave me the smallest coffee straw I’d ever seen. It was like Gulliver’s travels when he goes to Lilliput. So why are they so small? 🙂 The typical coffee straw has a diameter of just ⅛”, and is between 5” and 7.5” long. Small coffee …
Why Are Coffee Straws So Small? (It Makes No Sense!) Read More »
I’ve always used cold water when brewing coffee, for me it’s one of those things that just goes without saying. But why do we do this? Fresh cold water is oxygen-rich, and used in your coffee machine this equates to coffee with more flavor. That’s why using chilled filtered tap water is the ideal option …
Why Do You Use Cold Water in a Coffee Maker? (Tips) Read More »
