Tiger of Mysore

Tiger of Mysore

Jun 08 , 2022

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The loss of the colonies in America led to national self-reflection and a new feeling of intolerance to what was now perceived as corrupt practices...

Caffeine-Free

Caffeine-Free

Jun 08 , 2022

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Caffeine-free - it’s a key reason why the western world drinks infusions. But what is caffeine and why should we be caffeine-free sometimes instead...

St Helena and Napolean’s Coffee

St Helena and Napolean’s Coffee

Jun 08 , 2022

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Far out in the South Atlantic, 1700 miles north-east of Cape Town, lies the tiny Island of St Helena. Discovered by the Portuguese, it was a perfec...

The Story of the French Press or Cafetiere

The Story of the French Press or Cafetiere

Jun 08 , 2022

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A little like the tea bag, what came to be known as the French Press was probably invented by accident. Legend has it that an unnamed Frenchmen wa...

A Brazilian French Press

A Brazilian French Press

Apr 13 , 2022

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An extract: “Here is the tale of Don (de Melo Palheta) Francisco, sent by the Emperor of Brazil to steal coffee seeds from French Guyana in 1727. T...

Coffee Craft: Roasting the Beans

Coffee Craft: Roasting the Beans

Apr 06 , 2022

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Roasting transforms green coffee into the aromatic brown beans that we purchase, either whole or already ground. To ensure freshness, roasting is a...

Coffee Craft: Sorting the Beans

Coffee Craft: Sorting the Beans

Apr 06 , 2022

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This is an optional process in which any silver skin that remains on the beans after hulling is removed in a polishing machine. Polished beans are ...

Coffee Craft: Processing the Cherries

Coffee Craft: Processing the Cherries

Apr 06 , 2022

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The Dry Method Freshly picked cherries are simply spread out on huge surfaces to dry in the sun. To prevent spoiling, they are re-raked and turned ...

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