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| Written by Miles Spencer

It’s that time of the year when the days are getting colder and the nights are getting darker. The winter months can often feel quite demanding for many of us and there is evidence that this phenomenon is not just happening in our heads. During the darker months of autumn and winter, some people can experience symptoms such as low mood, lack of energy and loss of pleasure, which may well point to Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. The Restoring Powers of CoffeeRecently published research has looked into the relationship between the darker months and accompanying SAD, mood and caffeine...

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We have recently introduced two wonderful new coffees to our collection at Coffee-Direct: Sulawei Kalossi Torajha Coffee and Zambia Coffee. Our Sulawei Kalossi Torajha CoffeeSourced from Sulawesi, one of the four Greater Sunda Islands situated within Southeast Asia, this strong, dark roasted coffee offers a heavy but smooth taste, a rich body and an intense spicy finish. About Sulawesi CoffeeA large proportion of coffee produced in Sulawesi comes from smallholders, but there are several large estates that contribute a small percentage of the island’s coffee exports. The Arabica coffee produced in Sulawesi is usually grown in the higher altitude of Tana...

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Treat a loved one this Christmas to the gift of great coffee with our wonderful range of coffee hampers, available now at Coffee-Direct. Our line of gift hampers brings together a great selection of coffees from around the world, allowing you to choose a gift that perfectly suits the tastes of the lucky recipient. Ideal for coffee connoisseurs, aficionados and novices alike, our Christmas hampers cover a wide range of flavours, roasts and strength, giving the lucky recipient the choice of their favourite varieties or an opportunity to try something new. Our 12 Days of Christmas Gift PackOur very popular...

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What is a ‘Washed’ Coffee?A term that you may come across when searching for a new favourite coffee might be ‘washed coffee’. This comes from the world of coffee production; the ‘washed’ process describes the careful processing method through which coffee cherries and beans are separated and prepared prior to roasting, a method that is said to produce high quality coffee. This process differs from the way in which ‘natural’ or ‘dry’ processed coffees are prepared, whereby coffee cherries are spread out in a thin layer to dry in the sun. A great example of a washed coffee can be...

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The idea of making our own tasty and aromatic coffees from the comfort of home is certainly appealing: pouring the perfect espresso, getting the balance of coffee and milk just right, enjoying the scents of freshly ground and brewed beans; all wonderful prospects to look forward to and made even more tempting when we consider the money saved when compared to expensive High Street coffee shops.However, we might also believe that making coffee from home is a time-consuming, complex or messy process, so it’s understandable to instead choose the local coffee shop rather than preparing your own drink at home....

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