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ZOE’s scientists recently published a new paper in the leading journal Nature Microbiology, on the world’s favourite beverage: coffee. The paper details the analyses of data taken from more than 22,000 people and reveals a fascinating relationship between drinking coffee and the gut microbiome. The study also offers a glimpse into how gut bacteria can interact with certain chemicals in coffee, suggesting ways in which coffee might support health. Why did ZOE investigate coffee and the microbiome?ZOE went into the study with the knowledge of certain details in the relationship between coffee and the microbiome: Coffee affects the microbiomeIn previous research,...

We love to hear what our customers think of our delicious, freshly roasted coffees. You'll find no shortage of 5-star reviews across our range, so we've picked out some of our favourite reviews from our most popular coffees at Coffee-Direct. Monsoon Malabar – From £14.99A wonderful variety from our Asian coffee range, picked in the Malabar region of India, one of the wettest regions of southern India, before undergoing an especially unique process to bring out the beans' fullest flavours. I ordered the Monsoon Malabar ground coffee and I’m very happy with it. The flavour is smooth, rich, and low in...

To create delicious, flavourful and aromatic coffees to suit our own personal tastes, it’s important to not only choose the ideal, freshly roasted beans, but to also choose our preferred brewing method. With a selection of methods to choose from, and a wide range of quality equipment available to buy, we are presented with a great opportunity to make the perfect coffee every time. Once of the most popular brewing methods is with a bean-to-cup machine, which provides users with an automated process and delicious coffees at the simple press of a button, but there are many more great brewing...

Revealing a delightful nutty sweetness, grassy notes and the fresh flavour of green tea, matcha is a green tea powder from Japan that is rich in antioxidants. The characteristic vibrant green colour, energising properties and complex flavours of matcha make it a favourite of tea-lovers around the world, and as it is a very versatile flavour it can be enjoyed as a tea, added to smoothies and shakes or even used as an ingredient in sweet and savoury dishes. Take a look at some delightful recipes that make matcha the centrepiece of these delicious favourites!     Matcha LatteA delicious...

Introducing the award-winning range of Ezpresso liquid coffee concentrate, now available at Coffee-Direct! This wonderful range of ethically sourced, espresso strength liquid coffee is made from beans that are expertly roasted in Dorset and is conveniently bottled for instant enjoyment. Award-winning, Espresso Strength Liquid Coffee ConcentrateEthically sourced and expertly roasted in Dorset, the Ezpresso range comes in a range of sizes to suit your needs:• 50ml Bottle (10 servings per bottle)• 1 Litre Bottle (40 servings per bottle)• Double Shot Pouches (Smooth Brazilian, Rich Kenyan, Mellow Peruvian Decaffeinated)       Innovative TechniqueThe innovative technique utilised by Ezpresso re-invents cold-drip...