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Kenyan Coffee
There is something to be said about volcanic soil and coffee growing. Kenyan coffee is no exception to the array of incredible blends sourced from volcanic areas of the planet. Adding to the rich soil, the high plateaus of Mount Kenya provide excellent climatic conditions for growing coffee plants. This combination makes for one of…
Read MoreCuban Coffee
Cuban coffee is excitement in a cup. If you’re looking for that steamy perk, slow-sipped to ease the morning in, look elsewhere from Cuba. If you’re looking for an exciting and soulful blend of coffee, give it a try. The Sierra Maestra Mountains of Cuba take responsibility for producing some of the finest Arabica coffee…
Read MoreEthiopian Coffee
It is said that the first humans originated from the region of Ethiopia. If so, one must wonder just how long the coffee bean has actually been in existence, because it is said to have originated from there too. It may seem like worlds away, but every time you make yourself a cup of espresso,…
Read MoreGuatemalan 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 MoreColombian Coffee
Although no match for the staunch reputation of Brazilian coffee, Colombian coffee is up there with the world’s best quality-wise. It consists of exclusively Arabica coffee beans. It currently holds the third position in terms of coffee consumption figures on a global scale. It is said that Jesuit priests first introduced the coffee bean to…
Read MoreYemen Coffee
Yemen has a coffee traditions spanning over five hundred years back in history. It is correctly called Yemen Mocha, which often causes confusion for even the most well-versed coffee lover. The name originates from the ancient port of Mocha, which used to receive ship-loads of coffee some five hundred years ago. As such, the name…
Read MoreJava Coffee
The Javanese can thank the Dutch colonizers of the island during the 17th century for their coffee cultivating practices. It is now so widely exported globally that the term ‘Java’ is actually slang for ‘coffee’ in the U.S.A. A cup of Java then, is known for its sweet, strong flavour and is usually served black.…
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”…
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