Ice cream is an ancient pleasure. Its origins back to the second century B.C. Thanks to Marco Polo, who brought a recipe for sherbet from the Far East, Europeans discovered this enjoyment in the early 13th century. It was probably the base for ice cream made in the 16th century. Believe it or not, the … Read more
Anyone searching for the perfect cup of coffee knows that it starts with the freshness of the bean. But just how do you go about keeping it fresh? Lots of people will tell you that the answer is putting it in the freezer. After all, it does the job for food, right? But does freezing … Read more
Most people with anything more than a slight interest in coffee will surely have heard the term “Third Wave” – but what does it refer to? And when did the First Wave and Second Wave happen? Did we miss them? If you’ve ever been perplexed by confusing coffee culture jargon or wondered about First, Second … Read more
If you’re trying to be healthy, you might have considered dropping the caffeine from your coffee. But perhaps you’ve heard of other things that have got you worried about your cup of Joe. One of those might be acid. But what do we mean by acid when it comes to coffee? And is decaf coffee … Read more
We all know what it’s like, right? The festive season rolls around again and before we know it, the stores are filled with enticing flavors of coffee creamer that we simply can’t resist buying. But you never get through that much. Or perhaps sometimes you do! Maybe you want to buy them now and save … Read more
Britain may not rank among the world’s largest countries, but it has a long tradition of cheese production, and more than 700 varieties now exist. With such a selection, it might be hard to know which ones to sample – so here are nine British cheeses you might want to try. Traditional British Cheeses 1. … Read more
Broadly speaking, there are two main ways of making coffee, brewing methods (including drip coffee, French press and so on) and the espresso method. Many of the familiar drinks on the menus of coffee shops around the world begin with a basic espresso and build from there. Have you ever wondered which drinks are espresso-based? … Read more
Arabica, Robusta, and Colombian might all be the same type of plant, but these coffee beans have vastly different origins and tastes. Here’s what you need to know about the difference between the three main types of coffee beans. What Are They? Before we get deeper into the differences between these types of beans, it … Read more
When you watch a skilled barista at work in your local coffee shop, preparing your drink always appears so effortless. They seem to know instinctively just how much ground coffee to use, exactly how long to brew and precisely how much milk to froth. Appearances can be deceptive. This expertise only comes with training and … Read more
Have you ever wondered why coffee at home never tastes quite the same as the stuff the professionals make in your favorite coffee shop? There are lots of factors that affect the final cup you produce but one thing many people ignore is the temperature of the water. What is too hot? What is too … Read more