Nuova Simonelli: Barista quality bean to cup coffee

Nuova Simonelli - Barista quality bean to cup coffee

Many bean to cup coffee machines are incapable of matching a trained barista and an espresso machine. Italian manufacturer, Nuova Simonelli do not subscribe to this rather outdated sentiment.

Providing some of the finest coffee making machines available on the the market, without the need for barista training, and perfect for all manner of coffee shops and cafes.

The question is, why haven’t you already got a Nuova Simonelli machine making your coffee?

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Last updated by Damien Wilde on Tuesday the 13th September 2016

Does drinking coffee make you a psychopath?

Does drinking coffee make you a psychopath

Is our love of coffee rather sadistic? Does liking bitter foods and drinks make us more prone to prefer to see people suffer?

We’re not so sure but researchers at the Innsbruck University in Austria claim to have seen this hard to believe trend.

Maybe there could be some truth to it though…probably not though…

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Last updated by Damien Wilde on Tuesday the 13th September 2016

Dublin coffee shop shuts down fad eaters in amazing fashion

is this the best way to deal with fad-eaters

A Dublin based cafe have caused a mini-uproar after refusing to serve customers gluten-free menu items unless they can prove they are actually coeliac.

Well the cafe owners actually took to social media to rant about customers ‘having the cheek’ to ask for gluten-free options despite not suffering from the immune condition.

Is this the best way to deal with these fad-eaters though?

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Last updated by Damien Wilde on Thursday the 8th September 2016

The science of the ‘coffee ring effect’

The science of the 'coffee ring effect'

Have you noticed how coffee stains are rather peculiar? It produces a special mark – a clear stain with a dark ring encircling it.

This occurrence has bothered some so much, that they have been plugging away at the problem, wondering why this happens.

Robert D. Deegan of the University of Chicago and his team of researchers took this ‘problem’ head on and have found some intriguing results. …continue reading The science of the ‘coffee ring effect’

Last updated by Damien Wilde on Wednesday the 7th September 2016

Climate change to halve suitable coffee growing land by 2080

A recent report published by The Climate Institute makes for stark reading, especially for those of us who value the sometimes underappreciated coffee bean.

Approximately half of the world’s usable coffee farming land is likely to become unsuitable for plantation by 2050 due to increasing global temperatures, disease and pests.

The report also suggests that wild coffee varieties such as Arabica, could become extinct within the next 70 years unless we tackle climate change. …continue reading Climate change to halve suitable coffee growing land by 2080

Last updated by Damien Wilde on Monday the 5th September 2016

Tea – the hidden health benefits

tea - the hidden health benefits

After water, tea is actually the most popular drink on the planet. Tea is not really a trend, it’s a lifestyle choice.

With so many types, and having already looked into the health benefits of our drink of choice (coffee), we felt it necessary tell our tea-drinking friends what the health benefits of the leafy beverage really were. …continue reading Tea – the hidden health benefits

Last updated by Damien Wilde on Friday the 2nd September 2016

Seven layer tea: Rainbow in a cup

7 layer tea

Tea comes in many guises, with just as many variations and concoctions available now more-so than ever before, but is anybody really innovating?

Well we think that we have found a truly innovative and cool looking leaf based drink, in the guise of a 7 layer — yes 7! — tea. …continue reading Seven layer tea: Rainbow in a cup

Last updated by Damien Wilde on Thursday the 1st September 2016

Craving coffee is embedded in our DNA

Our need for caffeine has been scientifically proven to be part of our actual genetic make-up.

A recent study by conducted by scientists from the University of Edinburgh, Trieste, the Burlo Garofolo Pediatric Institute in Italy, the Erasmus Medical Centre and PolyOmica has pinpointed the exact gene which is thought to responsible for how we metabolise and therefore break down coffee.

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Last updated by Damien Wilde on Wednesday the 31st August 2016

Nutella Mocha – Indulge in something rich

nutella mocha

The Nutella mocha has to be one of the best indulgent coffees we have ever made, tasted or even attempted.

As if a normal chocolatey mocha wasn’t enough!

But this is a tiny twist on the regular coffee really is one of the best coffee concoctions we think, ever… …continue reading Nutella Mocha – Indulge in something rich

Last updated by Damien Wilde on Tuesday the 23rd August 2016

Bunn coffee machines: The brewers choice

bunn coffee machines

A quality coffee machine can come in many shapes and sizes, with different requirements and end product being made by the various machines available.

If you think filter coffee, then one name comes to mind, and that is American brand Bunn.

With over 50 years of beverage dispensing equipment experience, Bunn are the worldwide market leader in filter coffee machines today. …continue reading Bunn coffee machines: The brewers choice

Last updated by Damien Wilde on Thursday the 18th August 2016