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Coffee brewing

Coffee brewing

Following some basic rules when brewing your beans will help you get the best results, whatever method you choose to make your perfect brew.

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'Hey Siri'

'Hey Siri'

Regardless of method, one of the most critical aspects of getting the perfect brew is to get the ratio of coffee to water exactly right.

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And grinders...

And grinders...

It’s said that beans keep up to forty times longer than ground coffee, so if you want the freshest possible brew, a decent grinder will...

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Grind...

Grind...

Your bag of super-fresh fresh beans have just arrived…the next step is to make sure your grind setting is just right to suit your brew...

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Tiramisu drop scone pancakes

Tiramisu drop scone pancakes

The perfect Pancake day pud…this wonderfully boozy, indulgent stack is too good to miss.

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Blue sky & brew ratios

Blue sky & brew ratios

An Airbus piloting friend recently sent me an article from The Times in which Janice Turner ran through several methods of making coffee only to...

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A reflection of Reads

A reflection of Reads

This, dear reader, is a love story. A visit to Reads Coffee Roasters, where I am to meet founders Giles and Charlotte Dick-Read.

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What is ‘Speciality Coffee’?

What is ‘Speciality Coffee’?

Achieving the Speciality standard is a collaborative effort involving everyone in the coffee production chain, from cultivation, through shipping, roasting and brewing, ultimately to consumption.

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Ethiopia, The Birthplace of Coffee

Ethiopia, The Birthplace of Coffee

Ethiopia is often considered the birthplace of coffee, where it is believed to have grown natively.

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