Society Training: Single Shot Coffee, Leeds
- 30 Central Road, Leeds, LS1 6DE
- TBC
- Single Shot
- @SingleShotLeeds
Craft beers and craft coffee don’t tend to come as a pair too often, and they probably should, but Single Shot coffee on Leeds’ Central Road aims to change that in the coming months.
The team from Single Shot came down to our base to get taught in all the tricks of the Barista trade, with our resident expert, Dominico.
With over 50 years of coffee experience, there is nobody better to teach the art of finely crafted coffee, than our one and only Italian. …continue reading Society Training: Single Shot Coffee, Leeds
Coffee around the World: Rüdesheimer Kaffee
Hailing from the German wine-making town of Rüdesheim am Rhein, which of course sits on the banks of one of Germany’s largest rivers, the Rhein.
The Rüdesheimer Kaffee was created by a famous German TV chef during the 1950s, it has grown to become one of the most popular drinks in coffee hours across Germany.
You could say the Rüdesheimer Kaffee is Germany’s answer to the Irish coffee…not that the question was ever posed…
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Society Spotlight: The Coffee Shed, Filey
- 7 Murray St, Filey YO14 9DA
- 07572 605122
- 08:30 – 16:30
- The Coffee Shed
- @thecoffeeshed
Nestled up in the North East of Yorkshire, The Coffee Shed is one of Filey’s coastal coffee gems.
Starting out as just a single mobile coffee van, the business has flourished due in part to a solid business plan, savvy market awareness, a little bit of luck and of course a love for all things coffee.
The ‘Shed’ itself is cosy, inviting, with a a dash of quaint styling that differentiate it from other coffee shops in the surrounding area. …continue reading Society Spotlight: The Coffee Shed, Filey
The maths of the perfect coffee
Mathematicians in the United States are claiming to have found the formula for perfect drip filter coffee, via some complex calculations and of course drinking plenty of coffee.
Brewing the so-called ‘perfect coffee’ is a little subjective surely? We all have different tastes, but we’ll humour these boffins for a little bit as they’ve put a serious amount of time and effort into their research.
These findings could help us all make better drip coffee, by applying a more scientific and precise approach. …continue reading The maths of the perfect coffee
Coffee around the World: Karsk
Scandinavia knows how to enjoy their coffee, but they also like their alcohol.
Karsk (also called Kask) is a coffee cocktail of traditional coffee mixed with moonshine or vodka, sometimes with a spoon of sugar.
If you’re thinking of a way to really put some fire in your belly, then we can’t think of many other ways to really get you going in a morning! …continue reading Coffee around the World: Karsk
Stay well this winter: Have more hot drinks
It’s no secret that it gets colder during this time of year, unfortunately we as a species – despite our best efforts with global warming – cannot control the climate or weather systems. Which is probably for the best!
Cold weather can have a major effect on the health of a nation, and if anyone is directly affected by this, it’s the NHS.
So in their infinite health-giving wisdom, the NHS have given out guidance, in which they recommend we drink more hot drinks to keep ourselves healthy this winter…we couldn’t agree more.
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Stock up on superb Christmas speciality drinks
Forgive us for being early, we are not the sort of place to shove Christmas in your face…but it’s probably about time you and your business consider gearing up for the season of cheer.
Christmas opens up a wealth of opportunity for your coffee shop or cafe by offering customers a way to indulge, relax and escape from the trappings of the season, or even just an escape from the dreary, cold weather we all (sadly) have to face during the winter months.
Luckily, we can take all of the stress out of your prep for Xmas, with a whole host of superb seasonal ingredients and accoutrements to really put the coffee in Christmas!
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Coffee around the World: Caffè corretto
Espresso is quite a versatile drink. We are advocates of learning as many new coffee concoctions as we possibly can, and if that means learning how to enjoy coffee in new ways, including as an alcoholic drink.
The Irish coffee is synonymous with alcoholic coffee combos, but the Caffè corretto offers something a little bit different to the creamy coffee liqueur you may be used to.
This is definitely a drink for anyone looking to really kick-off their nights out!
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Science says it’s okay to never wash your coffee mug
We all know someone who is unwilling to wash up their office coffee cup. Whilst there are many of us that will cringe in fear of the thought of having to drink from an-ever filthy mug; it turns out that it’s not quite as filthy as it sounds.
Often chastised for being ‘dirty’ or ‘unhygienic’, the fact of the matter is, as long as you’re not sharing your unwashed, dirty coffee mug; you are actually taking the most sanitary option.
Now those too lazy to wash their cups can defend their actions with actual science…
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A very brief history of Coffee: From goats to the globe
As one of the most-traded and most consumed commodities in the world – and only second to petroleum – coffee is an integral part of our modern society.
But what about the past of this most moreish of caffeine boosts? How did we reach this stage? How did coffee become the behemoth of a beverage it is today?
…continue reading A very brief history of Coffee: From goats to the globe