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A single origin coffee is one that is grown within a single geographic area, as opposed to a coffee blend that is made from a combination of various coffee beans from multiple regions. Because of the way in which they are produced, single origin coffees can offer particularly unique characteristics, flavours and aromas that cannot be found in other origin varieties or coffee blends, and at Coffee-Direct you can find a wonderful range of beautiful single origin coffees from some of the world’s most renowned coffee-growing countries, including India, Kenya, Colombia, Brazil and Costa Rica. A variety of factors go...

The JURA brand has stood for the highest quality since 1931, pioneering innovation and first-class design. JURA coffee machines are associated with the best quality, simple operation and stunning designs, bringing you a range of speciality coffees at the touch of a button. Take a look at some picks from our range of JURA bean-to-cup machines.   JURA E6 15511 Black Bean-to-Cup Coffee MachineTreat yourself to perfect coffee every day with the E6. In addition to classic black coffee specialities, the E6 makes the perfect cappuccino thanks to the Easy Cappuccino function. The Professional Aroma Grinder delivers a more consistent...

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...

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...

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...