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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…

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…

That is the question… In a world where state of the art machinery is used to brew excellent coffee; in cosmopolitan cities where it is now a rarity to receive a bad cup of coffee at a café; in households that can afford to have top-class espresso machines on the bench tops of their domestic…

The judge of a good coffee machine, or why people make such a fuss about the crema… Crema is not an Italian way of saying creamy, when it comes to coffee and coffee machines. Creamy conjures up white, frothy, clean, fluffy. That’s not how anyone would describe the crema of an espresso. I was filling…

Recession busters: 10 reasons why your workplace needs a coffee machine!!! A coffee machine in the office boosts staff morale A coffee machine in the office makes for a more reliable, loyal employee A coffee machine in the office saves employers oodles of time A coffee machine in the office saves employees loads of time…

Are you someone who wakes up next to your coffee machine? Has it been too long since you considered life without coffee? If you answered yes to these questions, you’re one of us, so read on… If you are indeed this type of person, you may also want to know exactly how much coffee is…

Rainforest Alliance Certified Coffee ‘‘When you sit back with a good cup of coffee you are engulfed in the aroma, the taste, the acidity, and body of the brew. You take in all the dimensions of the cup – yet this is only the surface. Swirling beneath are worlds within worlds of culture, custom, ecology,…

Why you should have your coffee machine serviced regularly… At 7 Grams Coffee we believe that, just like your body and your car, your coffee machine needs to be looked after. Here’s an analogy. A person in their 40s, who has only ever been to the dentist a handful of times in her life –…

Spotlight On The Saeco Royal This month we have chosen to focus particularly on the Saeco Royal coffee machine series, as it consistently gives great results at 7 Grams Coffee. When shopping for a coffee machine, things can get much more than pear shaped –they can go absolutely wrong as well.  There are so many…

Other things you can do with your coffee machine besides make coffee Ground or brewed coffee is the perfect ingredient for many desserts and drinks. Here are just a few things you can do with your coffee machine to give your palates a kick-start to the day or night. Amaretto Mix Up Amaretto and coffee…