Boost your libido with a beetroot latte…

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Struggling to get your engine revved? Well we have a solution just for you, the Beetroot latte is the latest coffee craze, but instead of boosting your day-to-day energy levels; this can actually boost those bedroom energy levels too.

Australian baristas are constantly trying to out-do each other with wacky, out-there hot drink styles for years, and of course they tend to have already fizzled out in Oz before they reach our fair shores.

Containing no espresso though, we’re not sure is this is our ‘cup of coffee’… …continue reading Boost your libido with a beetroot latte…

Last updated by Damien Wilde on Tuesday the 13th December 2016

The new coffee super-mini: Introducing WE6 and WE8 from Jura

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If you hadn’t already noticed, we’ve introduced two stellar small bean to cup coffee machines to our ever increasing automatic coffee making lineup.

The Jura WE6 and WE8 are perfect for many of the low output businesses that might not already have access to a quality coffee machine, and don’t feel as though they can benefit from a traditional espresso machine.

Anywhere that is suffering tasteless and lifeless coffee might want to consider these great value options… …continue reading The new coffee super-mini: Introducing WE6 and WE8 from Jura

Last updated by Damien Wilde on Monday the 12th December 2016

Meringue coffee

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As far as mental coffee concoctions are concerned, we haven’t had many new ‘innovations’ for what seems like an age.

With the blue algae latte, deconstructed coffee and even wasabi latte being three of our most recent favourite entries into the thanks, “but, no thanks” category in recent memory.

But the addition of the meringue coffee to the world is an experience we think we could really rally behind…

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Last updated by Damien Wilde on Friday the 9th December 2016

Society Install: The Falklands Centre, Catterick Garrison

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It’s not often that you get the opportunity to provide hot drinks to the troops of the British Army!

Luckily for us we were contacted by representatives of the Falklands Centre at the Catterick Garrison to provide them with a brand new espresso machine as part of a complete refurbishment of the facilities.

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Last updated by Damien Wilde on Tuesday the 6th December 2016

Society Spotlight: The Harbour Hub Cafe, Rhyl

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2, The Quayside Buildings, West Parade, Foryd Harbour, Rhyl, LL18 5AX
01745 356493
09:00 – 16:30
www.cooptions.co.uk
Harbour Hub Cafe
@HubHarbour

Sheltered within Rhyl’s picturesque harbour, the aptly named Harbour Hub Cafe is a coffee shop that provides support, jobs and life skills for people with Learning Difficulties in the North Wales region.

The cafe is run alongside a number of businesses within the region, by Prestatyn-based Co-Options, all of which provide work opportunities to those with learning disabilities. …continue reading Society Spotlight: The Harbour Hub Cafe, Rhyl

Last updated by Damien Wilde on Monday the 5th December 2016

The cheapest cities in the world for a cup of coffee

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An independent study into the worldwide costs of a cup of coffee has found that Rio de Janiero and Sao Paulo have the lowest average prices per cup anywhere on the planet.

This might come as no surprise, with Brazil being one of the world’s largest importers of beans on the planet.

Unfortunately for us Britons, a 10,000 mile round-trip is not likely to be on the cards anytime soon… …continue reading The cheapest cities in the world for a cup of coffee

Last updated by Damien Wilde on Friday the 2nd December 2016

Society Training: Single Shot Coffee, Leeds

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30 Central Road, Leeds, LS1 6DE
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Single Shot
@SingleShotLeeds

Craft beers and craft coffee don’t tend to come as a pair too often, and they probably should, but Single Shot coffee on Leeds’ Central Road aims to change that in the coming months.

The team from Single Shot came down to our base to get taught in all the tricks of the Barista trade, with our resident expert, Dominico.

With over 50 years of coffee experience, there is nobody better to teach the art of finely crafted coffee, than our one and only Italian. …continue reading Society Training: Single Shot Coffee, Leeds

Last updated by Damien Wilde on Wednesday the 30th November 2016

Coffee around the World: Rüdesheimer Kaffee

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Hailing from the German wine-making town of Rüdesheim am Rhein, which of course sits on the banks of one of Germany’s largest rivers, the Rhein.

The Rüdesheimer Kaffee was created by a famous German TV chef during the 1950s, it has grown to become one of the most popular drinks in coffee hours across Germany.

You could say the Rüdesheimer Kaffee is Germany’s answer to the Irish coffee…not that the question was ever posed…

…continue reading Coffee around the World: Rüdesheimer Kaffee

Last updated by Damien Wilde on Monday the 28th November 2016

Society Spotlight: The Coffee Shed, Filey

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7 Murray St, Filey YO14 9DA
07572 605122
08:30 – 16:30
The Coffee Shed
@thecoffeeshed

Nestled up in the North East of Yorkshire, The Coffee Shed is one of Filey’s coastal coffee gems.

Starting out as just a single mobile coffee van, the business has flourished due in part to a solid business plan, savvy market awareness, a little bit of luck and of course a love for all things coffee.

The ‘Shed’ itself is cosy, inviting, with a a dash of quaint styling that differentiate it from other coffee shops in the surrounding area. …continue reading Society Spotlight: The Coffee Shed, Filey

Last updated by Damien Wilde on Friday the 25th November 2016

The maths of the perfect coffee

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Mathematicians in the United States are claiming to have found the formula for perfect drip filter coffee, via some complex calculations and of course drinking plenty of coffee.

Brewing the so-called ‘perfect coffee’ is a little subjective surely? We all have different tastes, but we’ll humour these boffins for a little bit as they’ve put a serious amount of time and effort into their research.

These findings could help us all make better drip coffee, by applying a more scientific and precise approach. …continue reading The maths of the perfect coffee

Last updated by Damien Wilde on Tuesday the 22nd November 2016