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Jun82020 by Matt JacksonNo Comments

What Can I Use Instead Of A Coffee Filter?

Drip Coffee, Info

Running out of coffee is bad enough but having beautiful smelling coffee beans to hand and seemingly no means to prepare them is even worse. If it happens first thing in the morning, you can pretty much kiss the rest of the day goodbye. If it happens late at night (yes, we know you shouldn’t drink coffee before bed), with a seriously tight deadline looming, it’s just as dangerous. Running out of coffee filters is bad. Fortunately, there’s a reasonable chance you have something laying around that can be used as a coffee filter replacement. You might not need to turn to anything as drastic as drinking tea. Below are 6 alternatives to filters that answer the question “what can I use instead of a coffee filter?” Paper Towels You can easily craft paper towels into the shape of a filt

Jun62020 by Matt JacksonNo Comments

French Press Vs Drip – Which Is Better?

Coffee Makers, Drip Coffee, French Press, Info

French press and drip coffee both introduce water to ground coffee beans to produce a drink loved by millions around the world. Despite their similarities, though, the two processes produce quite different results. One produces a stronger brew while the other tends to offer an automated process and a drink that keeps warm for an hour or more. The French press vs drip coffee debate will likely continue for generations of coffee makers to come, and the best method of brewing is dictated by your personal preferences, but if you’re unsure which is better for your morning coffee, read on. What Is a French Press? The French press is also known as the coffee plunger or cafetiere. Despite its name, though, the French press is Italian in origin and in the nearly 100 years since its introduct

May282020 by Matt JacksonNo Comments

Types Of Coffee Makers

Coffee Makers, Info

From French press to pod machine, there is a ton of choice when it comes to types of coffee makers. The die-hard coffee aficionado will extol the benefits of devices like the French press and the AeroPress. On the other hand, the coffee drinker looking to emulate their favorite Starbucks drink will sing the praises of the espresso machine or even the pod machine, but which is best for you? Personally, I fall somewhere in the middle of this scale. Sometimes, I love the manual nature of creating a cold brew or grabbing the French press. Other times, usually first thing in the morning, I want the convenience of pressing a button and getting coffee. Types of Coffee Makers There are some truly innovative types of coffee makers on the market, like the AeroPress, which has gained a...

May272020 by Matt JacksonNo Comments

Does Coffee Go Bad?

Health, Info

Does coffee go bad? It’s a question that crops up often, but most often after you got carried away buying beans on sale, or if you have a jar of decaf in the cupboard that you reserve for those special visitors that don’t drink "proper coffee". Coffee, like most things, will go bad. Eventually. Exactly how long it takes depends on a lot of factors. How fresh was the coffee in the first place?Is it ground or beans?Do you store it in the cupboard?Keep it in the resealable pack?Is it cold brew that you’ve already prepared? There are a lot of practices that can prolong or shorten the shelf life of your coffee, but there are some general guidelines you can stick to. These not only prevent your coffee from going stale but provide you with a fresh-tasting drink. What Is “Off Coff

May272020 by Matt JacksonNo Comments

Benefits of Cold Brew Coffee

Cold Brew, Info

Cold brew coffee is everywhere. You’ll find it in local coffee shops and the likes of Starbucks. McDonald's even tested the cold beverage in some of its outlets in 2018. It’s really easy to make, has a smoother taste than the bitter warm coffee that puts a lot of drinkers off, and there is a host of benefits of cold brew coffee that at least warrant giving this cold, caffeinated drink, a second look. In our list of the benefits of cold brew coffee, we are looking at those advantages that are specific to cold brew. There are plenty of benefits to drinking a moderate amount of hot coffee every day. Many of these are shared with cold brew coffee, but what about the advantages of cold brew over hot brew? It CAN Have A Higher Caffeine Content… Or Lower You extract caffeine from co

May272020 by Matt JacksonNo Comments

Why Does Coffee Make My Stomach Hurt?

Health, Info

To many of us, the thought of starting the day without a cup of coffee is unbearable. But for others, a few sips of a good brew is enough to set off unbearable stomach pain, or, at least, some moderate discomfort. Food intolerances can surface at any time, too. So, despite years of thirst-quenching, eye-opening, mentally stimulating, and discomfort-free cups of your favourite brew, you could suddenly find yourself keeled over with vicious stomach cramps after your first cup of the day, and asking “why does coffee make my stomach hurt?” If coffee makes your stomach hurt, should you cut back on the espresso or, worse still, switch to drinking tea? Fortunately, while you will need to take some steps to eradicate the pain, you may not need to take action as drastic as tea drinking.