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Coffee Factoids
Coffee Factoids Coffee And Your Handwriting
German scientists from the University of Regenburgh's Department of Experimental Psychology found evidence to suggest that the caffeine content in coffee could improve handwriting. Researchers gave subjects 3.0mg and 4.5mg ...
Coffee Factoids Coffee And Your Handwriting
German scientists from the University of Regenburgh's Department of Experimental Psychology found evidence to suggest that the caffeine content in coffee could improve handwriting. Researchers gave subjects 3.0mg and 4.5mg ...
Coffee Growing Regions – Africa
Posted on MY Spot Blog
By
Darrem Ruffell
The earliest credible evidence of coffee drinking originated in Africa in the middle of the fifteenth century. The energizing effect of the coffee bean was first discovered by natives of Ethiopia. Today, there are four m...
Posted on MY Spot Blog
By
Darrem Ruffell
The earliest credible evidence of coffee drinking originated in Africa in the middle of the fifteenth century. The energizing effect of the coffee bean was first discovered by natives of Ethiopia. Today, there are four m...
Coffee cupping at home
All too often, coffee gets gulped down in the wee morning hours without a second thought. While coffee drinkers may instinctively know the difference between awful and great coffee, not many have the wherewithal to be able to articulate the reasoning behind their preferences. Enter the Master Taster...
All too often, coffee gets gulped down in the wee morning hours without a second thought. While coffee drinkers may instinctively know the difference between awful and great coffee, not many have the wherewithal to be able to articulate the reasoning behind their preferences. Enter the Master Taster...
Milk and coffee, the perfect duo
The rise to prominence of coffee specialities has prompted steep rises in milk consumption in the catering sector. Coffee bars increasingly offer a choice of milks in their coffee and cocoa specialities. McCafé outlets, for instance, offer their customers 3.5 % whole milk, low-fat milk and so...
The rise to prominence of coffee specialities has prompted steep rises in milk consumption in the catering sector. Coffee bars increasingly offer a choice of milks in their coffee and cocoa specialities. McCafé outlets, for instance, offer their customers 3.5 % whole milk, low-fat milk and so...
Processing Coffee: From Earth to Cup
The end process of bringing a cup of coffee to the table is rather complex to say the least. It’s actually around a 5 year process from planting to drinking, with a few options at every step to have different outcomes in the drink. Obviously is the planting of the pla...
The end process of bringing a cup of coffee to the table is rather complex to say the least. It’s actually around a 5 year process from planting to drinking, with a few options at every step to have different outcomes in the drink. Obviously is the planting of the pla...
Civet coffee sells – despite Sars
Fears that Chinese civet cats may help spread Sars have led to thousands of the animals being slaughtered, but that does not seem to have affected demand for a rare coffee harvested with the animals’ help in Indonesia. “Kopi Luwak” or “Civet Coffee” the most ...
Fears that Chinese civet cats may help spread Sars have led to thousands of the animals being slaughtered, but that does not seem to have affected demand for a rare coffee harvested with the animals’ help in Indonesia. “Kopi Luwak” or “Civet Coffee” the most ...
AROUND THE WORLD FOR A CUP OF COFFEE
Moscow, Russia
According to Forbes and Mercer Moscow is the home to the priciest coffee on Earth at R85.00 a go.
Paris, France
France has the second most expensive coffee in the world, R56.00 s’il vous plait.
Berlin, Germany...
Moscow, Russia
According to Forbes and Mercer Moscow is the home to the priciest coffee on Earth at R85.00 a go.
Paris, France
France has the second most expensive coffee in the world, R56.00 s’il vous plait.
Berlin, Germany...
How to get the best out of your coffee machine
Along with the ubiquitous holiday sweater, seasonal socks, and Christmas chocolates, did you happen to un-wrap a shiny new espresso machine last year? If so, lucky you! Now that it’s out of the box, sitting on the kitchen counter with the promise of many-a-latte, cappuccinos, and espressos a...
Along with the ubiquitous holiday sweater, seasonal socks, and Christmas chocolates, did you happen to un-wrap a shiny new espresso machine last year? If so, lucky you! Now that it’s out of the box, sitting on the kitchen counter with the promise of many-a-latte, cappuccinos, and espressos a...
Is Coffee the new Fruits and Vegetables?
While coffee has had its share of negatives in the past, new studies are now finding that your daily java actually offers a lot of positive health benefits. According to Stacey Beeson, R.D., a wellness dietician at St.Luke’s Boise Medical Centre in the U.S., “Coffee comes from plants, w...
While coffee has had its share of negatives in the past, new studies are now finding that your daily java actually offers a lot of positive health benefits. According to Stacey Beeson, R.D., a wellness dietician at St.Luke’s Boise Medical Centre in the U.S., “Coffee comes from plants, w...
Milk Frothing
Milk can be heated carefully in a microwave or by stirring it constantly in a pan on top of the stove. But nothing beats steam heating and nothing beats a fully automatic coffee machine for this operation. Steamed milk definitely tastes better than milk heated in any other way. It is ...
Milk can be heated carefully in a microwave or by stirring it constantly in a pan on top of the stove. But nothing beats steam heating and nothing beats a fully automatic coffee machine for this operation. Steamed milk definitely tastes better than milk heated in any other way. It is ...
Crema
Crema goes so fast. You turn around it’s past. Make no mistake; crema is absolutely crucial to coffee. Crema holds all the volatile compounds that constitute the breathtaking aroma of espresso. Crema is where your nose gets most of its information about your coffee. &nb...
Crema goes so fast. You turn around it’s past. Make no mistake; crema is absolutely crucial to coffee. Crema holds all the volatile compounds that constitute the breathtaking aroma of espresso. Crema is where your nose gets most of its information about your coffee. &nb...
Ground Coffee to Diesel Fuel – extract from Wholelattelove
Are recycled coffee grounds our future? Scientists say that the oil in used coffee grounds can be extracted to produce biodiesel. Not only would this help in producing fuel, but it would also help our environment! This innovative process would help eliminate waste from our landfills, pro...
Are recycled coffee grounds our future? Scientists say that the oil in used coffee grounds can be extracted to produce biodiesel. Not only would this help in producing fuel, but it would also help our environment! This innovative process would help eliminate waste from our landfills, pro...
Coffee excellence
By Tricia Fitchet
A truly excellent cup of coffee should offer good flavour, exceptional body and aftertaste. At Sprada we believe in helping you create that perfect cup of coffee time after time - so all the coffee beans we use are A grade, drawing on the finest imported...
By Tricia Fitchet
A truly excellent cup of coffee should offer good flavour, exceptional body and aftertaste. At Sprada we believe in helping you create that perfect cup of coffee time after time - so all the coffee beans we use are A grade, drawing on the finest imported...
Pure African Blend - A Stunning addition to our Sprada Range of coffees
Our All African Blend is made of the finest variety of Sidamo, Djimmah and Arabica beans from the heart of Ethiopia and Robusta. Places like Arabica, Kenya and Cameron offer the finest grade. This full-bodied blend will excite your taste buds with unique African flavor....
Our All African Blend is made of the finest variety of Sidamo, Djimmah and Arabica beans from the heart of Ethiopia and Robusta. Places like Arabica, Kenya and Cameron offer the finest grade. This full-bodied blend will excite your taste buds with unique African flavor....
Franke Saphira Ratings
Sprada Franke Saphira: All in the Family – As reported by Nicole Jones (www.wholelattelove.com) “Certain traits are passed along from generation to generation. They can be physical, like hair and eye colour, or they can be characteristics, like tenacity and perseverance. Wel...
Sprada Franke Saphira: All in the Family – As reported by Nicole Jones (www.wholelattelove.com) “Certain traits are passed along from generation to generation. They can be physical, like hair and eye colour, or they can be characteristics, like tenacity and perseverance. Wel...
To Grind or not to Grind?
To Grind or not to Grind? Coffee can have an incredible aroma when freshly ground. It also loses it very soon after the grinding due to the process breaking the beans up and exposing them to the atmosphere. When we grind roasted coffee beans, the seal that was formed around the beans from roasting ...
To Grind or not to Grind? Coffee can have an incredible aroma when freshly ground. It also loses it very soon after the grinding due to the process breaking the beans up and exposing them to the atmosphere. When we grind roasted coffee beans, the seal that was formed around the beans from roasting ...
Coffee Storage
No matter how carefully coffee is grown, processed, blended, roasted, ground and brewed, the ultimate quality depends on one overriding factor – freshness. Coffee beans go through a natural chemical process after roasting, they degas for three days, which means that carbon dioxide is relea...
No matter how carefully coffee is grown, processed, blended, roasted, ground and brewed, the ultimate quality depends on one overriding factor – freshness. Coffee beans go through a natural chemical process after roasting, they degas for three days, which means that carbon dioxide is relea...
Coffee seed types
Coffee Seed Types The older of the two main species of the coffee plant, Coffee arabica is thought to be indigenous to south western Ethiopia. Whilst more susceptible to disease, it is considered by most to taste better than the second species, Coffea canephora (robusta). Robusta, c...
Coffee Seed Types The older of the two main species of the coffee plant, Coffee arabica is thought to be indigenous to south western Ethiopia. Whilst more susceptible to disease, it is considered by most to taste better than the second species, Coffea canephora (robusta). Robusta, c...
Coffee - a short synopsis
Today coffee is a giant global industry employing more than 20 million people. As a commodity it ranks second only to petroleum in terms of dollars traded worldwide. Coffee is the world’s most popular beverage with over 40 billion cups consumed every year. Over 5 million ...
Today coffee is a giant global industry employing more than 20 million people. As a commodity it ranks second only to petroleum in terms of dollars traded worldwide. Coffee is the world’s most popular beverage with over 40 billion cups consumed every year. Over 5 million ...
That perfect cup
Espresso, cappuccino, macchiato…. A good espresso drink starts with a perfect espresso no matter what you do to it, whether you serve it on ice, with or without milk, hot or cold - the finished drink will never surpass the original quality of the espresso.
Espresso is v...
Espresso, cappuccino, macchiato…. A good espresso drink starts with a perfect espresso no matter what you do to it, whether you serve it on ice, with or without milk, hot or cold - the finished drink will never surpass the original quality of the espresso.
Espresso is v...
Ground Body Scrub
Coffee grounds exfoliate the skin, remove dead cells and leave the skin fresh and healthy. The caffeine in coffee grounds is a key component in fighting cellulite. Why pay a fortune for commercial products when you can make your own. Ingredients ¼ cup brown sugar 1 Tbs freshl...
Coffee grounds exfoliate the skin, remove dead cells and leave the skin fresh and healthy. The caffeine in coffee grounds is a key component in fighting cellulite. Why pay a fortune for commercial products when you can make your own. Ingredients ¼ cup brown sugar 1 Tbs freshl...