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The best models of coffee presses

What are the advantages of having a French coffee press? You don’t need to write. However, what we can expect and what to pay attention to when buying such a device, it is always worth checking before going to the store. The best models of coffee presses have two things in common: The pressure range varies from 0.8-1.8 gpm, and it is not recommended to push too hard or fast. Therefore, for the most part, all models are more suitable for smaller presses. The most popular coffee press for home use is an electric model which can be bought The…

Coffee trip to Brazil

I am a reporter and my husband works in a bank. His bank arranged a trip to the coffee plantations in Brazil for the best workers. I envied him on this trip, because I have always dreamed of visiting Brazil, seeing how people do without all the technology that defines and limits us. It was hard for me to accept that he was going on my dream trip. However, the day before departure, it turned out that one of the participants had a car accident. Nothing dangerous, but his leg was broken and he couldn’t be on the expedition. My…

How do we perceive others when we drink coffee?

A few years ago I did some research looking at how different coffee drinks affect perception. What struck me was that when people drink coffee, the negative feelings tend to diminish. And I was surprised to see how many folks are able to see the benefit. In fact, when you talk to people about their negative feelings toward coffee or other caffeine products, I think they generally see coffee as an enjoyable drink that can help improve concentration and alertness (though not necessarily alertness at the expense of other aspects of one’s overall health — like sleep or mood). For…

What secrets do the coffee beans contain?

What to look for when buying coffee? The taste of our morning coffee depends not only on the way it is roasted and prepared, but also on what kind of beans we use. Theoretically, there are over 60 species of coffee tree in the world. In a fact, only Arabica and Robusta matter. What is the difference between these varieties and how to consciously choose beans for your espresso? Where do coffee beans come from? A coffee tree is a tree that grows up to 15 meters in a natural environment. On the plantation, however, it looks much more like…

Advantages and disadvantages of electric grinders

The smell of freshly brewed coffee from the kitchen is a preview of a pleasant morning and just a good day. There is something magical about it… something that puts us in a good mood, excites and relaxes at the same time. However, ground coffee quickly loses its magical aroma, which, in my opinion, works better than the drink itself. For lovers of this fragrance, an indispensable element in the kitchen is a coffee grinder.

Which Coffee Maker – Integrated or stand alone

Coffee is an integral part of the morning. We drink it at work, in the cafe, during meetings. Why should we not do the same in the comfort of our own home? Therefore, more and more people are choosing to buy a coffee machine for an apartment. The stores offer includes various devices that differ in many functions and price. Deciding to buy this equipment, we will face a choice – integrated coffee machine or stand?