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.
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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.
Making espresso with an espresso machine can be a bit more fiddly than making drip coffee or brewing with a moka pot.
Guest blogger, Oli, takes us through how to use a basic portafilter-driven espresso machine in a way that gives you the best chance of achieving optimal extraction when you brew. Follow his advice to avoid sour, under-extracted espresso. Instead, you’ll be pulling great shots every time!
Reusable cotton coffee filters
Handmade-in-Canada cotton coffee filters can be reused hundreds of times! Eco and budget friendly!
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!
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.
Cold coffee, cream, whiskey, salted caramel, YUM. The “Reboot” cocktail will cool you down, perk you up and reboot your spirits.
Money matters, but so does having great coffee!
How to save over $1000./ year AND drink the best coffee you’ve ever made!