Quince is a fruit often found in Poland, especially in orchards and home gardens. Although it is not suitable for eating raw, it makes an excellent ingredient in preserves and... an addition to traditional black or green tea! What does this unassuming fruit contain that makes it worth trying?
This term entered the coffee industry some time ago. It is being used increasingly often, yet it still sounds unfamiliar to most people. What is a microlot? Or perhaps the better question is: what are microlot coffees?
Not everyone may know this, but around 100 coffee species grow worldwide! Arabica is the clear leader: we all recognise it, and it is probably what most of us buy and drink every day. Robusta is the second most widely available, yet we still hear little about it. Why? Could Robusta surprise us?
Coffee is familiar to us all: aromatic, dark-brown beans, smooth to the touch, releasing a bouquet of flavours and aromas when covered with hot water. Yet the fresh Arabica or Robusta beans that arrive at our roastery are not wonderfully fragrant — quite the opposite. Their coffee essence is hidden deep inside, and roasting is what brings it out.
Yellow tea is hard to find in Poland. Across Europe, this variety remains little known and availability is limited. That makes its history, health-related qualities and taste all the more intriguing. Are you curious whether it surpasses green, black or red tea in any respect? Join us for an encounter with yellow tea!
In the global economy, coffee is “liquid black gold”, often compared with oil in discussions of commodity trading. Before it reaches warehouses, roasteries and cafés, however, it must travel from the country where it is produced to the country where it will be consumed. Finland, Norway and Iceland are among the greatest coffee-drinking nations: their residents can hardly imagine life without beans brought from Brazil, Honduras or Ethiopia in the Global South. In practice, the journey from producer to consumer is extremely long — quite literally.
Hot, aromatic coffee is the drink many of us choose first thing in the morning. A little black coffee stimulates us, supplies energy and, above all, tastes wonderful! We enjoy it so much that few of us stop at one cup a day. Perhaps it is time to explore alternatives? If you are looking for healthy alternatives to coffee, stay with us: we have prepared some suggestions worth considering.
Awareness of environmental issues has grown considerably in recent years. We increasingly take our own bamboo, cotton or jute bags when shopping for groceries. So why not bring a reusable cup when going to a café for coffee? Let us explore the reasons to make the change!
Have you ever wondered what coffee has to do with washing? Or what links a beehive with a cup of black coffee? If so, you have probably encountered the mysterious terms washed, honey or natural on a packet of Colombian coffee. In the coffee world, these describe processing methods: the second stage of work on a farm after harvesting. Although wet, natural and honey processing might not sound like an exciting first-date topic, we hope they will charm you as much as they charmed us.
For as long as we can remember, the rose has been one of the strongest symbols of femininity. It is no surprise that on 8 March, International Women's Day, men want to give their partners a little pleasure. A cup of aromatic rose coffee is a wonderful part of celebrating together. But what can you serve with it to win your loved one's heart all over again?
Organic coffee is attracting more and more attention. This is hardly surprising: environmental awareness in Poland continues to grow, which is undoubtedly a positive development. Products labelled “organic” need little introduction today, and their quality appeals to health-conscious consumers. What can we expect from certified organic coffee? Let us find out.
Our coffee series continues, with Guatemalan coffee named product of the month! Wondering what coffee tastes like from this country of wild vegetation between the Atlantic and Pacific? Before exploring its flavour, let us look at the environment where the beans grow. Focused? Ready? Let us travel to Guatemala for a moment.
Today, a few words about what we do with coffee and our taste buds to give customers the best flavour experience. In other words, we are taking you into the world of cupping: tasting and describing coffee. If you have always wanted to say confidently that your cup has delicate mandarin notes balanced by a smoked-almond finish, this article is for you!
Was losing a few kilograms one of your plans for this year? Is your exercise schedule ready, along with your diet plan? There is something else you can consider during weight management: tea. You drink it every day, but have you explored its potential role in supporting your efforts? Discover two tea types often discussed in this context.
Loose-leaf tea is widely valued for its quality compared with tea bags. While many of us know this, brewing it — and choosing the accessories it requires — can be less straightforward. What should you use to bring out the best in loose-leaf tea? Here are several options worth considering.
Do you often feel tired, weary or excessively sleepy? Lifestyle can be a major factor: too little sleep, an unbalanced diet, lack of physical activity, stress and stimulants. It is time for a change. Discover simple ways to respond to physical and mental fatigue and help restore your energy.
Tea is the world's second most popular drink after water. People love it with meals and between them. There is a huge choice, from familiar black tea to green, red and white tea, as well as fruit and herbal infusions. Each has its own flavour, aroma and properties. It might seem that we know everything about tea. But do we? Here are three things you may never have heard about it.
Have you planned exercise today? Is a demanding endurance or aerobic workout ahead? Before starting, consider a cup of coffee. Most people know a nutritious meal matters after exercise, but not everyone knows that coffee beforehand may offer benefits for the workout itself. What kind of benefits? Read on.
February is drawing to a close and March is approaching. In a month's time, on 21 March, calendar spring begins. This change of season often inspires us to look after our bodies and explore a spring “cleanse”. Why does the idea appeal, how can we approach it sensibly, and which products are traditionally used? Let us take a look.
Have you ever tried rooibos tea? Or do you simply recognise the memorable name, now firmly established among the world's popular drinks? Discover what this unassuming African plant contains and why you might want to start drinking rooibos!
For many of us, a mug or cup of strong, aromatic coffee is an essential part of every morning. We value the black drink for its stimulating effect, but flavour and aroma matter just as much. Those qualities, together with the desire for new coffee experiences, are probably the main reasons more people are choosing flavoured coffees. Let us take a closer look.
Have you long dreamed of becoming a professional barista? Is coffee your whole world? Besides extensive knowledge, a true barista needs the right accessories to prepare delicious, aromatic coffee. Let us discover the tools that make a barista's work possible!
Do you know what a coffee geneticist does? This specialist studies different coffee species, the origins of individual beans and their changing characteristics. The work is particularly important for developing new flavours and identifying the factors behind the distinctive qualities of different coffees.
When buying coffee, we increasingly consider not just its species or origin, but how it was grown. Growing consumer awareness over the past decade has brought welcome interest in sustainable and fair-trade cultivation. We are more inclined to choose coffee from small farms using methods that minimise environmental impact than from vast fields focused mainly on quantity. Alongside this comes curiosity about farm life and how coffee is actually grown.
To newcomers, a discussion of coffee types can sound like sorcerers discussing potion ingredients. Terms such as Typica, pure Bourbon or Medellín Excelso seem like black magic until you realise they simply concern coffee species, varieties and origins. Coffee plants differ just as apple varieties do. Someone who loves one apple need not like another, just as a fan of Blue Mountain coffee may be less enthusiastic about Brazil Santos.
Coffee is an individualist, much like most people who love it. An ordinary dark-chocolate-coloured bean can produce magically different flavours and aromas depending on how it was harvested, processed and roasted. Like us, coffee can have a day when it wants to embody a powerful caffeine kick, or another when it expresses the essence of delicate floral aromas.
Do you know the feeling of waking for work, closing your eyes and letting coffee's aroma carry your imagination somewhere warmer and more exotic than the office? We teleport ourselves to tropical hills where red Arabica cherries ripen. We love travelling, even when it is difficult, so today we invite you on a journey around the world — following coffee, of course.
At first glance, choosing a coffee-harvesting method might not seem creative or particularly engaging. Nothing could be further from the truth. How cherries are picked on a farm can influence the flavour of our coffee as much as the processing stages that follow. Today we have prepared a slightly technical but fascinating guide to coffee harvesting.
Experts regard Ethiopian coffee as among the world's finest. Coffee plants seem to grow almost everywhere there, both on farms and in the wild, where cherries are gathered rather as mushrooms are in Poland! Wondering how coffee is grown in this sunny East African country, or what it tastes like? Read on.
What gives coffee so many distinctive properties? Caffeine is behind many of the ways this drink affects the body. Join us for some surprising facts about this remarkable chemical compound and discover what you may not have known.