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Know Your Coffee
Common Questions Answered & A Buyer-Beware Tip
While there are some wonderful single origins out there, we here at Sparkplug aren’t afraid to get controversial by saying, in a debate between single origin coffee vs blends, we’re pro blend. Every time.
Do you love smoky and rich coffee? Do you think bitterness in your coffee is a good thing? Or are you not sure what a dark roast even is?
How is decaf coffee made? Are there any health benefits or concerns?
You're not the only one who'd like to know! A pretty simple overview with links to follow for additional resources if you'd like to dig deeper and learn more.
Worried about your caffeine intake?
Are you wondering about how much caffeine is too much? Most of us are not aware of how much caffeine is in our food and beverages, let alone if our caffeine consumption is a problem!
For most people, low to moderate caffeine intake is not a concern. It may even offer some health benefits! (More about that another time.) Read on to learn more about coffee and caffeine….
If it’s your thing, how about replacing alcohol with coffee?
Whether you are eliminating alcohol - or cutting back (maybe Damp January is more your style) here are 5 benefits of substituting some - or all - alcoholic drinks with COFFEE.
You are given a bag of coffee and it’s kind of puffed up. Or you find a bag of beans in the back of the cupboard. How old are they? Are they still any good?
Sparkplug here to help you figure out if it’s fresh or not even before you taste it.
Read on to find out how to tell if your coffee is FRESH… or NOT.
What’s the difference between espresso and coffee? Do they come from the same bean? Does one have more caffeine than the other? Do I need to own a Fiat and speak Italian to properly enjoy espresso?
So many questions! And we’ve got some answers!
Did you know... Nicaraguan coffee producers make small batches of high grade coffees that are unique and quite distinct from other Central American beans.
