Whether it's the comforting ritual of a morning cuppa or the refined elegance of afternoon tea, tea has long been embedded in the British way of life. This now-ubiquitous drink boasts a history as rich and complex as its flavour.
Coffee has now been shown to offer numerous health benefits. It is also a delicious, comforting and satisfying beverage. But if you love your coffee, have you ever wondered exactly why it’s good for you and even why it’s so...
Despite our growing taste for coffee, we still drink significantly less than coffee lovers in many other countries. You might think that coffee consumption is at its highest in Italy or the United States and so it could surprise you to hear that it is the people of Finland that drink the most coffee.
What will coffee look like in the future? Will coffee still come from beans, or will it be brewed in labs? Will sustainability and science transform our favourite morning ritual?
Most coffee lovers have experimented with flavour either by exploring different roasts or by adding syrups and spices. Perhaps you are one of them. But there’s an interesting addition you could make to your coffee that you may not have considered.
The issues Venice faces are being addressed using the latest technology and a liberal dose of creativity. The advancements even extend to the coffee on offer! Canal Café draws water directly from the Venetian lagoon to brew espresso.
If you love your coffees, the cost of a cappuccino or latte matters. Prices are currently rising due to the recent poor harvests having made coffee beans rarer commodities. Even instant coffee is becoming more expensive. Of course, the cost...
The cost of coffee is rising. Wouldn’t it be great if it was possible to achieve the perfect pour-over using fewer beans?
Given the popularity of coffee, it is likely that most diabetics are drinking it. But is that a good thing? Is coffee harmful or helpful if you have diabetes and how does it impact your chances of developing the condition?
Coffee beans cost more right now than at any time in the last 50 years. The price of arabica beans on the commodity markets rose to $3.60 in January. At the time of writing, that price has reached $4. It has doubled over the last year, but why?
Coffee is now known to offer several health benefits including protection against liver and heart disease. Numerous studies have looked at whether drinking coffee could prevent or delay the onset of Parkinson’s disease.
How often do you discover that something you love is good for you? Coffee appears to be an exception to an incredibly disappointing rule. A few cups a day really could help to protect your liver.
