The Coffee Post
If you have a Dolce Gusto coffee machine, you may be wondering if there are any other pods that can be used in your machine. While the official Dolce Gusto pods are generally considered to taste the best, if you drink a lot of coffee the cost can start to add up quickly. In this …
There are several reasons why you’d want to know how many coffees you can make from a 1kg bag of coffee beans, including: You may want to know how much money you’re spending on each coffee. You might be wondering if 1kg of coffee will stay fresh for long enough for you to work your …
Cold brew is a type of coffee that’s made by steeping coffee grounds in water for at least 12 hours, which results in a less acidic and less bitter taste than regular, hot-brewed coffee. When it comes to brewing cold brew, the grind size is one of the most important factors. Here are some tips …
Every espresso machine needs specific cleaning procedures to ensure optimal functionality. Cleaning the Breville Barista Pro is not a difficult task, but you should ensure you do it correctly so that your machine is kept in good condition. Below, we step you through the flush process for the Breville Barista Pro so you can get …
So, you’ve decided to kick your caffeine habit. Or maybe you’ve just been curious about how they make decaffeinated coffee. Whatever the reason is, we’re here to answer all your questions about how decaf coffee is made! Some background Coffee has been around for hundreds of years, but it was only in the early 1900s …
If you haven’t heard of this trend, butter in coffee is exactly what it sounds like: adding butter to your coffee. I know what you’re thinking: “Butter? In coffee? What kind of a madman would ever do such a thing?” Read on to find out. Why do people put butter in coffee? Most people who …
Sustainable coffee has been a major buzzword in the coffee industry for several years now. It began with simple questions such as “can we produce coffee without causing environmental damage?” And “can we produce coffee without exploiting workers?” But what is sustainable coffee really? Does it just mean organic, biodynamic or fair trade coffee? And …
If you don’t have a coffee maker, you can still make coffee! You don’t need any appliances for making coffee. In this article, we’ll describe 5 methods of how to make coffee without a coffee maker. Makeshift coffee filter For this method, you’ll need a piece of fabric to act as your makeshift filter. A …
Even if you clean your coffee machine regularly, the mineral deposits in the water will result in the build-up of limescale on the internal components. This can impact the taste and temperature of your coffee and can also impact its useful life. Below, we cover the basic steps for descaling your Breville Dual Boiler coffee …
If you are serious about your coffee, then you should also be diligent about keeping your coffee grinder clean. If you don’t clean your grinder regularly, coffee will build up and can lead to: premature motor failure rancid oils ruining the taste of your freshly roasted beans Who would want that? Below is our step-by-step …