ORIGINS OF COFFEE Known since Antiquity, coffee is the fruit of a shrub, the coffee tree. Ethiopia is considered to be its cradle. It grows in tropical and subtropical regions, in an area between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. This shrub produces small flowers with a subtle scent of jasmine and fruits called “cherries”. Protected by the pulp and the parchment, they contain two coffee beans. Four thousand beans are needed to produce a pound of roasted coffee. It…
How to Store Your Coffee A lot can happen to beans between roasting and brewing. To get the best cup of coffee possible, it’s important to start with buying quality beans and storing them properly to ensure you have the freshest, most flavoursome beans possible. Read our guide on the best way to store your coffee, so that you can get the most out of your beans. Keep your beans cool and in an airtight container Coffee beans are perishable….
Big coffee fans rarely need an excuse to have another cup of coffee. Coffee tastes terrific, helps wake us up in the morning, and keeps us firing along with an afternoon pick me up. Beyond the taste buds and energy factor though, did you know coffee also has a whole ton of health benefits? It’s true. Many of these may be little known – and some plain surprising! – yet drinking coffee is not only a fantastic pastime, but also…
As if there weren’t already enough reasons to enjoy coffee, a new study has revealed it could give you a boost during your daily workout routine. Many of us indulge in energy drinks that contain caffeine before we start exercising to give us a head start, so it’s not too much of a leap to think drinking coffee could have a similar effect too. The Coffee Kick We all know that drinking coffee makes you more alert, because the caffeine…
It’s a new year, but one thing that won’t be changing is Australia’s love of coffee. We’re a nation obsessed with lattes, flat whites and cold brew. So what’s coming up this year? Here are a few predictions of what we’ll be drinking, obsessing over and experimenting with in 2018. Better coffee Thought coffee was good in 2017? Well it’s only going to get better this year. Coffee is a science and we’re quickly becoming more meticulous. We’re measuring everything,…
For every good coffee, there’s at least one or two nightmare experiences you’ll never recover from. Whether it’s the horror of instant, burnt beans, a watery mess or overly bitter, sometimes it can feel like finding a good cup is like winning the lottery and what’s worse – sometimes it’s all your own fault. To avoid disappointment on that first sip, make sure you’re not making these silly mistakes when creating your next brew. Coffee: More or less? You…
If coffee is your secret weapon for getting through work, then you’re not alone. Millions of us can’t start the day without a cup of the good stuff and a few more before it’s time to head home. It’s no surprise then, that the lowly coffee break is actually one of the most important parts of your day and can affect everything from your mood level, productivity and even how much you like your boss. Just imagine your day minus…
Coffee is delicious, flavoursome and for many people the highlight of their day – but could it also be helping you stay in shape? A recent study has claimed the effects coffee has on the body benefit those looking to slim down, with health expert Bob Arnot referring to it as a “weight loss wonder”. That’s quite a claim, but is there any truth to it? Dr Arnot claims coffee not only increases the metabolism and helps you burn more…
We’ve been drinking coffee for over 400 years, so it’s not too surprising that we have built up an ideology and set of beliefs surrounding the ritual of our morning cup. But, as with most things in life, don’t believe everything you hear. Many of the most readily accepted coffee theories are in fact completely wrong and these misconceptions could be ruining the enjoyment of the delicious beverage. Here’s eight of the most popular myths debunked: 1. Coffee stunts your…
Coffee is an obsession for many people but apparently not an addiction as the myth would have us believe! There are many other myths surrounding coffee. Here are some myths that are useful to have busted to ensure your quality of coffee drinking, and others that we are glad are not true so that we can drink guilt free! Misleading Myth #1: Use Boiling Water to Make Coffee No, don’t! The correct temperature for the perfect cup of coffee is…