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Once you wake up and smell the coffee, it is hard to go back to sleep.
What is Coarse Ground Coffee
Coffee is coffee, right? Actually, picking the right coffee is not a straightforward task. Besides deciding on a coffee bean for the flavor, you also need to consider grind size/coarseness. Why Does Grind Size Matter? When it comes to making...
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Hamilton Beach 49981A Review
The Hamilton Beach Scoop Coffee Maker is elegant to behold. It looks like it belongs in a professional coffee shop, and we don’t mean Starbucks. With an adjustable tray, sleek stainless-steel, and mesh scoop filters that work with freshly ground coffee,...
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Ninja CF112 Coffee Bar Review
The Ninja CF112 has a built-in frothing arm, hot and cold functions, thermal flavor extraction technology, one-touch technology and much more. We set out with the mammoth task of reviewing the Ninja CF112 – read our first impressions and an unbiased review...
read moreHow Coffee Went Global
Even though coffee was first introduced to Europe in 1615 by Venetian traders, it took another two centuries for the bean to begin cultivation outside of Arab lands. Up until early seventeenth century, the Arab nations had quite the monopoly on coffee. At...
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Keurig K-Mini K15 Pod Coffee Maker Review
Affectionately known as the K-Mini, the Keurig K15 single serve coffee maker was near the top of our list of coffee brewers to test in 2018. It boasts simple button controls, energy saving tech and, of course, great tasting coffee. But then again, what...
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Keurig K55 Review
Keurig K55 is certainly one of the simplest Keurig models to date. It does not have a spaceship-like touch LED screen, temperature control settings, high altitude settings, or even a clock. It also does not cost a fortune. But, wait, so why would I ever...
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How to Use Coffee Grounds Twice
For every cup of coffee, 10 grams of coffee grounds are roasted, saturated and extracted. The average American will drink approximately 2 cups of coffee a day (at least!). Already in 1 wee,k each individual coffee drinker has used 140g of grounds… and it’s...
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Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Buying Guide & Review
This is by far the best-tasting coffee in the world. Jamaican Blue Mountain is also amongst the most expensive coffee beans available on the market. So, you must be extra careful if purchasing any, because not all Jamaican coffee is cultivated in the same way. NOTE:...
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Butter in Coffee – Here is How To Do It Right
Butter in coffee. Is it a real thing or just another crazy internet fad? Unafraid of a challenge, we (the Coffee Dorks) set out to put this interesting sounding beverage to the test. Spoiler alert: it’s pretty amazing! You can read about the science behind...
read moreBraun BrewSense KF7150BK Drip Coffee Maker
This is not Braun’s first attempt at a drip coffee maker. Most consumers give the BrewSense a 4 out of five-star rating. It appears to be most celebrated for its compact design. I wanted to see if it’s really up to standard so I can tell you if this should...
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Health Benefits of Espresso
Drinking espresso regularly could be beneficial to your health. Best served hot, this beverage is mostly known for its caffeine properties. Not many people realize that a shot of espresso contains more antioxidants than both green and black tea. Why are...
read moreMr. Coffee K-Cup BVMC-KG6-001 Review
I’m always on the lookout for coffee machines that combine affordability with the features that make a quality brew. A single serve coffee maker is one of my favorite things to gift to friends, but of course, I need to keep an eye on my budget. That’s why I tried the...
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