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How to Make the Perfect Iced Coffee or Cold Brew
When the days are starting to warm up, there is no better way to get a caffeine hit than with a delicious iced coffee or a flavourful cold brew. Cool and refreshing, yet still packed with wonderful, robust flavours, iced coffees and cold brews make the perfect treat on those sunny days, but there are important differences between these two drinks. What Coffee Should Be Used in Iced Coffees and Cold Brews? When choosing a coffee bean for your iced coffee or cold brew, we recommend going for a rich, well-rounded flavour, in a coarse grind, such as our Percolator...
Our Range of Low Acidity Coffees
For many coffee lovers, the level of acidity within their favourite drinks is a factor that greatly affects their choice of beans, and you may prefer low acidity coffee for taste reasons, or perhaps high acidity levels just don't agree with you.There are many variations in the acidity levels in coffees, determined by roasting, processing and the growing conditions of the beans, and at Coffee-Direct, we offer a fantastic range of delicious, full-flavoured coffees that are low in acidity.What Factors Contribute to Acidity in Coffee? In terms of flavour, the amount of acidity desired in a good cup of coffee is...
Coffee-Direct Brewing Guides – The Aeropress
Invented in 2005 by Alan Adler, the Aeropress has quickly become an. Essential piece of coffee equipment for many, particularly coffee lovers on the go and who want to enjoy delicious, freshly roasted coffee on their travels, as well as at home. Cheap, durable, easy to use and clean, and very portable, the Aeropress combines two different brewing methods to create a beautiful, fully flavoured and aromatic cup of coffee. Firstly, the water and coffee steep together in the same way they would in a French press. Then, to complete the brew, a piston is used to push the water...
Our Happy Easter Gift Pack – The Perfect Gift for Coffee-Lovers This Easter
Our Happy Easter gift pack is the perfect treat for that special coffee-lover, especially if they are looking to take a break from chocolate this year! Featuring twelve 60g bags of our finest coffees sourced from around the world, all packaged in a beautiful box, this pack is ideal for both coffee novices and connoisseurs, showcasing an incredible range of diverse, full flavours and wonderful aromas. Freshly roasted to order, our Happy Easter gift pack also includes our informative Coffee Guide, providing useful information about these exquisite coffees. Our Happy Easter Coffee Gift pack contains:Monsoon Malabar Coffee - 60gMonsoon Malabar,...
Coffee-Direct Brewing Guides – The Espresso Machine
Espresso style coffee is brewed by forcing pressurised hot water through finely ground coffee, creating a generally thicker coffee compared to other brewing methods and forming the basis of many popular coffee drinks, including creamy latte or cappuccino. Brewing using an espresso machine is one of the most popular methods to create coffees worldwide. Early steam-pressured espresso machines were generally used in cafés to quickly prepare regular strength coffees, but these machines were not able to generate the pressure required to create the strong, powerful espresso drink we enjoy today. A breakthrough came with the arrival of Achille Gaggia’s invention...