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Guatemalan Coffee
Guatemalan coffee beans rate amongst some of the best in the world. Unfortunately, the nation’s political and social issues deem the true Guatemalan coffee bean hard to come by. There are many controlling conglomerates who claim to be producing and selling authentic Guatemalan coffee, however when scrutinized its quality is of no comparison to the…
Read MoreFrench Chicory
Back in the days when coffee was a luxury item; hard to come by in its raw form, chicory substituted for its flavour and came far cheaper. We’re talking as far back as the sixteenth century. Whatever the case, it is especially known in places such as New Orleans, U.S.A., where it is almost synonymous…
Read MoreBuying The Classiest Coffee Machines On The Market
There are almost as many coffee machine and espresso machine brands, types and shapes as there are coffee bean blends, flavours and varieties. The coffee machine – the crucial element in producing a good cup of espresso – is as complex an issue as the growing and harvesting of the beans and the pulling of…
Read MoreManual / Lever Coffee Machines
Ascaso Dream Versatile Espresso Machine A sweet reminder of yesteryear, with enough modernity to really compete with the best of them, the Dream Versatile espresso and cappuccino machine is the leader of the Ascaso line. It combines classic retro with the best modern technology in a traditional style coffee machine This series is named “Versatile”…
Read MoreSemi Commercial & Semi Automatic Coffee Machines
Gaggia Espresso Color Espresso Machines The colour for the Gaggia Espresso Colour Espresso Machine range had to be red. It had to make an impact. And it does, in terms of durability, class and function. Once again, Gaggia have ensured that this stylish addition to your kitchen is in line with the best that modern…
Read MoreSuper & Fully Automatic Coffee Machines
Jura-Capresso Impressa F60 Fully Automatic Coffee Center If you are looking for ease over looks, this is your coffee machine. It may not be as sexy as other coffee machines listed but it certainly makes up for it in terms of its water and bean capacity, its self-cleaning features and its push button system. It…
Read MoreCommercial Coffee Machines
Elektra Gold Maxi Series Fully Automatic Commercial Espresso & Cappuccino Machines This is old world meets new convenience at its best. The Elektra Gold will turn the heads of every coffee connoisseur. It is really difficult to walk past this coffee machine and not say “I want one…„ The kitchen or café that houses this…
Read MoreCoffee Grinders For Coffee Machines
As you are most likely aware, if you are into manual coffee machines your grinder has to be just as good if not better than the espresso machine itself. Otherwise there’s little point. So here are some that we recommend. la Pavoni ZIP Commercial Espresso Grinder This red number will be a great addition to…
Read MoreLooking After Your Coffee Machine
Like anything else, deciding to become a home barista comes with its commitments and responsibilities… And there is one basic rule: keep it clean. There is a lot to be said for those who regularly, almost ritualistically, clean and dote upon their espresso machines. They are definitely on to something. Without regular, simple cleaning, you…
Read MoreCoffee Facts
Some interesting coffee history and facts. It is said that 850c is the date of the first discovery of coffee berries in history. This is according to the legend of a goat herder called Kaldi of Ethiopia who noticed his goats becoming energetic after eating the mysterious red berries of a shrub. Apparently Kaldi tried…
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