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What does 'strong coffee' actually mean?

What does 'strong coffee' actually mean?

So you like your coffee strong…what does this really mean? Let’s consider how we are defining strength; it could refer to the amount of caffeine, or the fullness of flavour...
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Our top 5: The best methods of brewing coffee at home.

Our top 5: The best methods of brewing coffee at home.

Every month we rate essential items to make the perfect cup of coffee.This month we are focusing on the best methods to brew coffee at home. Gone are the days...
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Jamaica Blue Mountains

Why is Midnight Blue Coffee more expensive than other coffees?

Scarce Jamaica Blue Mountain is a rare coffee. There is a very strict geographical area and altitude at which Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee can be grown - much like the French...
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Seeking a discerning and thoughtful corporate Christmas gift?

Seeking a discerning and thoughtful corporate Christmas gift?

Midnight Blue Coffee beans are grown high in the Jamaica Blue Mountains. We roast by hand in tiny batches to fully develop the delightful aroma and complex flavours.
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We've all heard of the term, but what really is a coffee blend?

We've all heard of the term, but what really is a coffee blend?

We’re familiar with the term a ‘blend’ of coffee, probably because of the famous Gold Blend brand name; but what does this really mean in our daily cup and how...
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Our Top-5 Home Coffee Grinders

Our Top-5 Home Coffee Grinders

So here’s the truth - your coffee grinder is more important than your coffee. Perhaps an unusual statement from a company that sells coffee, not grinders; but it’s simply not...
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Why Is Coffee So Under-Rated Vs Wine?

Why Is Coffee So Under-Rated Vs Wine?

Hands up if you’ve visited a restaurant or hotel that has provided an informative or useful description of the coffee being served?  None…okay. Have you ever been offered a choice...
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Why Is This Limited Edition Roast Named 'Phoenix'?

Why Is This Limited Edition Roast Named 'Phoenix'?

We are naming our short run roasts after ships wrecked in the Caribbean. HMS Phoenix was a 44-gun fifth-rate ship of the Royal Navy. She was launched in 1759 and sunk...
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