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Our Gaggia Classic 2023 espresso machine makes the perfect gift for the coffee lover in your life, or a wonderful treat for any at-home barista. The culmination of 80 years of tradition, history and experience, the Gaggia Classic allows you, or that special coffee-lover, to brew real, Italian espresso with the utmost precision. Order today and we'll also send a freshly roasted large 908g bag of our exceptional Arabica Supremo coffee (worth £33.99 ) absolutely free! Designed and Made in Italy Representing a true passion for the art of espresso making and inspired by Italian design and craftsmanship, the Gaggia...

Arabica, or coffea arabica, is the most widely grown species of the coffee plant, and generally considered to be superior to other common varieties such as robusta. Produced in dozens of countries between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Tropic of Cancer, Arabica now represents around 60% of global production. It is usually grown at elevations of around 1,300-1,500m, sometimes higher, and predominantly grows in subtropical climates with high altitudes, such as in Brazil, Colombia and Central America. The range of characteristics that are revealed in Arabica coffees is vast, complex and exciting, offering a great diversity of flavour profiles,...

There is much to be said about the famous espresso, and rightly so, but the wonderful world of coffee does not stop here – by simply adding steamed or foamed milk to a properly prepared espresso shot, we can create a delightful range of delicious full-bodied and luxurious frothy coffees!If you’re looking at ways to create your own frothy coffees at home, we have a few tips that can help you to create perfect drinks every time, from silky lattes and rich, luxurious cappuccinos, to short and powerful macchiatos or cortados.         How to Steam and Froth...

Choosing the best coffee to match your tastes can sometimes take a bit of time and experimentation; the diversity of flavours and characteristics in the world of coffee can mean that, while there is plenty of varieties to choose from, there is almost certainly the right bean for anyone. When choosing the ideal coffee, there are a few key areas that we can pay attention to in order to get the most from the coffee experience. Getting the Grind RightNot only is the grind size of your coffee important for matching your favourite brewing method, but it can also be...

The term “strength” gets used often when talking about the wonderful world of coffee, but for such a regularly used reference to the coffee drinking experience, the term can actually be a bit unclear. It is perfectly understandable, and very common, to think of a strong coffee as being high in caffeine content, but this is rarely correct; many coffee sellers instead define coffee strength in terms of flavours and aroma. At Coffee Direct, we place a coffee bean variety in our “strong coffee” range, based on the perceived strength of a brewed cup of coffee. If one of our...