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Busting Myths: Is coffee bad for you?

If, like us, you can’t get enough of coffee and tend to choose coffee over other beverages, chances are you’ve been told (multiple times) about how bad it is for you. These reasons could sound genuinely sincere to outrageously bizarre, and could scare the best of us away from coffee. [...]

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What Really is Chicory?

Ah! Chicory. The magical mysterious substance so many people swear by and while we’ve all heard of it, what really is this mysterious root and what does it mean for your coffee. Let’s dig in. What is Chicory? Simply put, Chicory is a root which has been cultivated across the [...]

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Christmas & Coffee – Around the World

Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh, over the hills we go, laughing all the way… Christmas is almost here, and we absolutely cannot stay calm!One of the most colourful (and wonderful) times of the year, Christmas is celebrated all over the world and whether you’re a sucker [...]

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Know-How: Advanced Equipment

If you’re reading our final Know-How article, it probably means that you’ve made it! *pun intended* Whether it’s out of curiosity to learn something new or because you’ve mastered other techniques and want to level up, we’re excited to tell you about some fun and technically precise brewing methods. In [...]

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2020 Coffee Gift Guide

It’s common to see children leave out milk and cookies in most American households on Christmas Eve as their way of welcoming Santa into their homes. This tradition goes back to the Great Depression and was intended to instil a notion of gratitude and giving back for the gifts that [...]

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‘Tis the Season to Drink Coffee: Winter Recipes to Keep You Warm

We’re approaching the winter season and with it comes festivals, moments with our family and friends, year-end reflections and at the heart of it all – delicious coffee to keep you warm and fuel your mood. While we love our cold brews, there’s no other feeling like that of the [...]

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What’s your roast?

Ever wondered what the ‘medium roast’ or ‘dark roast’ tag on your coffee packet means? Confused about which roast you would like? You’re not alone and you’re definitely at the right place to discover more. Roasting is a very important step in the journey of coffee from the plantation to [...]

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The Gift of Coffee

Did you know that there are over 10 major festivals in India during the months of October to December? In a country that celebrates diversity through several festivals, days of national importance and other cultural occasions, we want to ensure you’re celebrating with the goodness of coffee.  Whether this is [...]

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Know-How: Intermediate Equipment

The old adage of practice makes perfect is one we take seriously and how! There’s so many different ways to create the perfect cup of coffee – be it the flavour, texture, temperature, technique – one can find multiple ways to craft their brew. We believe that taste is subjective [...]

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(Not) a Coffee Recipe

We’ve established by now that we love coffee and experimenting with different techniques to bring out it’s versatile flavour potential. Another major reason for us to continually stock up our shelves is because it’s great for the environment and helps act as a sustainable alternative to many daily activities. Here’s [...]

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Know-How: Basic Equipment

In our latest blog segment, we’ll be doing Deep Dives – an in-depth and elaborate detail on every little detail from the coffee word. Watch out for our hot, steamy, caffeine filled posts that’ll take you into the deep end on different topics. We’re kicking things off with the Know-Hows [...]

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Spice, Spice, Baby!

Can you taste a feeling? This is probably the question the folks at Starbucks asked when they decided to create a now famously loved beverage known as the Pumpkin Spice Latte. Just the name alone serves as a reminder of things we love – spices, coffee, sugar, and as a [...]

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DIY Home Coffee Bar

Picture this – you, a book or laptop, the subtle humdrum of people and of course, your regular coffee order. The familiarity of spending time by oneself or with friends at a cafe is an experience known to all. Besides the vibe, we love checking out coffee shops wherever we [...]

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The Easiest Cold Brew

We’re getting closer to the season of festivals and the last waves of the Indian summer are hitting most cities. It won’t be long before we switch our iced coffees for hot chocolate. With that, we thought this would be a good time to master the art of a perfect [...]

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Terms of Endearment: Coffee Edition

One shares a special relationship with their coffee. For many it’s a daily must-have, for others it’s a ritual. For some it’s a treat, for some it’s routine. Historically, the word ‘coffee’ came into existence in 1582 as an evolution from the Dutch koffie, the Ottoman Turkish kahve and the [...]