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| Written by Lewis Spencer

If you prefer your coffee to have an intense taste and powerful flavours then you are probably a fan of strong coffee. But what does strong actually mean?

Many people claim to love strong coffee, and what they are actually referring to is the intense hit they get from a high level of caffeine. Others classify strong as a high ratio of ground coffee to water.

Despite what you may see and hear, strong coffee doesn’t necessarily mean lots of caffeine; at Coffee-Direct.co.uk, we define ‘strong coffee’ based on the perceived strength of a brewed cup, and this is determined by a variety of factors. Coffees that have rich, intense flavours, which are usually those with a darker roast, are considered strong. A heavy body and powerful aromas will also contribute to its strength rating.

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caramel notes, dark roast, medium-bodied, Vietnam Arabica Coffee, woody | | Written by Janice Spencer

Vietnam Arabica Coffee is smooth and mellow with a natural sweetness, making it a great all-rounder for all your favourite coffee beverages. This medium strength coffee is medium-bodied with a low acidity. It is mild, but rich in flavour, being slightly fruity with woody and caramel notes, and it has a most delightful aroma. The perfect choice for your flat white, latte, cappuccino or macchiato.

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aromatic coffees, caramel notes, citrus notes, dark roast, Guatemala Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee, Guatemalan coffee, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Process | | Written by Janice Spencer

Guatemala Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee offers the best of both worlds to those who love the wonderful characteristics of a fine Guatemalan coffee but would prefer to avoid caffeine. A medium bodied cup with a bright, pleasant acidity, Guatemala Swiss Water Decaffeinated has a flavour profile that offers subtle hints of citrus and caramel and a delicious rich aroma. It is a dark roast with a relatively high oil level.

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| Written by Lewis Spencer

Many people enjoy coffee for its caffeine properties as well as its rich flavours. There are, however, times when decaffeinated coffee is required; sometimes for health purposes, or because you want to avoid caffeine late at night. Luckily, ‘no caffeine’ doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice the taste and there are various options available to you. Decaffeinated or Caffeine-free: The terms decaffeinated and caffeine-free are often used interchangeably but they are, in fact, different things. Decaffeinated refers to a product that has deliberately gone through a process to remove most of its caffeine. Caffeine free however, means that in its...

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| Written by Lewis Spencer

Green coffee beans have been much talked about in recent years, thanks to their reported fat burning properties. As all coffee lovers know, however, these ‘magical beans’ are nothing new; they are the essential base for all coffee drinks. While coffee beans are often described as being dark brown in colour, this description refers to the roasted beans which are sold in coffee shops, used in grinders and on display in roasteries. But the humble bean starts life as the seed of a coffee plant cherry, and when this seed is removed from the cherry, it is naturally green. It...

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