Cardamom, often called the queen of spices, has many traditional uses in cooking and is especially well known as a coffee addition. It brings a distinctive flavour and a rich, spicy aroma. Coffee with cardamom is gently sweet in character, warming and invigorating. How can you make the most of this combination?
Alongside the beans' natural characteristics, roasting is crucial to coffee's flavour, aroma and perceived strength. What roast levels are there, and how do they change the cup? Does a light or dark roast contain more caffeine? And what is involved in roasting coffee at home?
Roasting develops the familiar flavours of coffee beans: without it, a brew would be very different from the coffee we know. Several roasting methods are used around the world, and the chosen process has a major influence on the final taste.
The internet is full of information about coffee. We decided to collect some of the most interesting claims in one place.
Our shop offers whole-bean and ground coffees from almost every corner of the world. Growing methods and processing can matter as much as the place of origin. Interestingly, coffees from the same region sometimes differ more than coffees from different continents. When looking for a favourite, it is worth considering more than the country on the label.
In our previous post, we explained how green coffee beans reach us. Today we will describe how they become the coffee we serve.
Grinding is a crucial process and one of the key elements of good espresso. Some people even consider it the most important stage of coffee preparation.
In our previous post, we told you how this wonderful drink began…
For every person who opposes sweetening coffee, there is someone who enjoys a sweet cup. How can you sweeten coffee while keeping an eye on health and calories? Is brown sugar a good alternative to white sugar? How do you choose a sweetener? And is fructose or stevia worth trying?
Espresso is especially popular in Italy and Spain, but coffee lovers across Europe increasingly appreciate it too. You can order it in a café or restaurant, or prepare it yourself. Which coffee should you choose to make an excellent espresso at home?
Whole-bean coffee is often regarded as exclusive, even a little snobbish—and therefore expensive. Yet a kilogram of mid-range instant coffee can cost several times as much as a similar grade of whole beans. Not convinced? Take a closer look.
The enormous choice of coffee machines can feel overwhelming. Which one should you choose for a really good cup? Which specifications matter, and what should you look for? Here is a quick guide to home coffee makers.
How can you recognise a good café? Order an espresso: if it is strong and concentrated and comes with a glass of water, it may be worth returning. Should you drink the water before or after the espresso? And why is it served at all?
It has been a while since we last wrote about coffee, so today we are returning to the subject. Our coffee story ended with roasting. Now we will explain what happens next.
Coffee is a plant native to Ethiopia. Legend has it that everything began with “Kaldi’s dancing goats”.
Although Cafe Borówka is best known for high-quality, freshly roasted coffee, our range also includes delicious aromatic teas. Albert Tea offers carefully selected tea blends with additions that give each one its own character.
Coffee is discussed and written about in countless ways. But what about the grounds left after brewing? They still contain various compounds, including antioxidants, and can have useful applications. It is not only the beans that invite creativity: what can you do with used coffee grounds?
Rich, hot, aromatic coffee with chocolate—what could be better during the cold winter months? A mocha combines strong coffee with the wonderful aroma of hot chocolate. How do you prepare it, and which additions work well? Here are our suggestions.
In an age of sophisticated electronics, capsule machines and coffee makers that deliver an espresso, latte or cappuccino at the touch of a button, we are also returning to classic brewing. Today, a brief history of the Chemex and how to brew with it.