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How much caffeine is in my coffee?

How much caffeine is in my coffee?

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….

5 Reasons to Substitute Coffee for Alcohol

5 Reasons to Substitute Coffee for Alcohol

Dry January - it’s a thing!

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.

How to Pick The Best Coffee Grinder

How to Pick The Best Coffee Grinder

The Scoop on Coffee Grinders

Our recommendations for at home coffee grinders starting from $100. What's the best fit for your coffee habits? 

BOOM!! Fresh is Best!!

BOOM!! Fresh is Best!!

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.

Espresso VS Everyone

Espresso VS Everyone

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!

How is Flavoured Coffee Made?

How is Flavoured Coffee Made?

And why does it often taste bad?

How flavoured coffee is made, and why some coffees are just more flavourful than others.

ETHIOPIAN COFFEE - Fun Facts!

ETHIOPIAN COFFEE - Fun Facts!

Ethiopia - 5 Facts You Should Know!

You may know that I love to travel even more than I love coffee - and that’s a lot! And I’ve been very fortunate to have travelled, worked and lived all around the world. In all my travels, one of the most special places I visited - and the place with the best coffee by far - was Ethiopia.

Here are some quick facts about Ethiopia to ponder while you enjoy a cup of fresh brewed coffee.