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Tried and tested recipes for the most delicious coffee candy
One of the best holidays of the year is here! Getting together with family, sipping eggnog, watching cartoons and most importantly baking cookies. Well, since you can never have too much coffee, put the vanilla rolls and linzer aside for a moment, because now we're going to get into coffee candy!

What is Mocha coffee and how to moccaccino?
For a better mood and more energy on days that are getting shorter and shorter and the sun is fading, a cup of coffee is more than a good choice. Likewise, we often resort to hot chocolate. The mocha or moccaccino is both. Chocolate and coffee.

Double espresso and doppio (ml, grams, preparation)
A coffee that kicks it up a notch and delivers twice the caffeine. But also a coffee whose preparation can confuse even the most experienced barista. What's the truth of doppio preparation?

How many cups of coffee a day is still okay?
Do you know how many cups of coffee is just right and how much coffee is too much? Let's calculate the ideal number of coffees per day. Find out what the recommended daily dose of caffeine is and how to ensure you get the optimal amount of coffee for your consumption.

How to make the perfect cup of coffee in the Hario V60
What are the differences between the different types of Hario V60? How to prepare the best cup of filter coffee? Find out all this in the following lines.

Coffee vs. panic disorder, anxiety and depression
You know that weird feeling after coffee when your heart is racing. You think, "Can coffee cause panic disorder or anxiety?" Today I'm writing about whether it can make depression, schizophrenia or anxiety worse.

What is Flat White coffee? The recipe and history of this drink
What is Flat White? Do you see it on a chalkboard in a café, on a drinks menu and wonder just what that mystical and probably coffee drink is? Can you make it at home and what recipe? Everything you want to know about Flat White, in this article!

Is drinking coffee good for diabetics?
Diabetes mellitus is one of the most widespread diseases. Coffee as a worldwide highly popular beverage. If coffee could help against diabetes... and it doesn't? Read on to find out how coffee and diabetes actually work.

What is the right pressure for making espresso
Does a 19 bar machine really make better espresso? What does it mean when a coffee machine has 15 bar or more and why is water pressure for coffee important at all? Let's get to the bottom of this.

Ideal temperature for drinking coffee
You've got a new coffee at home and you're just looking forward to taking a moment for yourself and your fine-tuned espresso in the morning before breakfast. We all know the recipe for pancakes. But before we get to this sweet treat, we need to understand the proper temperature at which coffee should be brewed.

Recipes for homemade coffee syrups and sugar-free syrups + instructions for babycino and honey lattes
Coffee is said to be black as night and sweet as love. So goes the old coffee saying. We all know that feeling when we're hungry. Let's break the habit and have a chocolate latte. It's not just chocolate syrup I'm inviting you to today. In this collection, you'll find both classic coffee syrups and unconventional ones like mint or why not sweeten your coffee with honey.

Coffee thermos test. The best thermo mug that doesn't leak?
Coffee to go? Only in your cup! For those who take their coffee with them from home and those who pick it up at the café on the way. Either way, it tastes best from your own reusable coffee cup or thermos. To help you choose yours, we've put our travel coffee mugs to the test for both temperature stability and leakage.

How to prepare Pumpkin Spice Latte and Gingerbread Cappuccino at home
Autumn hits from the café menus are drinks that warm you up on a cold day and smell of spices that already hint at the arrival of winter and Christmas. Before the Christmas preparations begin, enjoy autumn with all that goes with it, which for several seasons now has included our popular pumpkin spice and gingerbread coffee.

How to get the best coffee from an automatic coffee machine
Everyone knows the advantages of an automatic coffee machine. They are fast and, above all, easy to use. They are often criticized for not being able to make coffee to your liking, and they are primarily designed for people who don't care that much about the taste of coffee. So what's the real story with automatic coffee machines and their settings? I'll answer that in today's article.

The right coffee grinding coarseness and how to adjust it
You buy a packet of choice coffee, grind it, pour it into the machine and wait for the result. This is sour, bitter, astringent, dry or even completely empty and watery coffee. How could this happen?

What happens to the grain during roasting
The coffee roasting process transforms green coffee beans into roasted coffee that is aromatic and full of flavour. It is up to the skill of the roaster to develop all the flavours. But what exactly happens during the roasting process? Today we're going to look at the whole roasting process and a few basic concepts, variables that are fundamentally related to roasting.

When is the best time to drink coffee?
Are you addicted to your daily coffee and enjoy it throughout the day? Then you should know that besides the great taste, there is also a lot of caffeine in coffee and that is exactly why some times of the day are better for drinking coffee and others are not. Read on to find out when to drink coffee during your day.

8 rules for serving coffee in your café
In your café you work with a selection of coffee. You spend time with its preparation to achieve the best results. An espresso of this quality also deserves a coffee service of the same quality. Your customer isn't just paying for good tasting coffee, but for the complete service they expect when they visit your café.

Drip vs. infused coffee
Filtered coffee is becoming more and more popular. And no wonder, because it allows you to discover many new flavours and play with different recipes and processes. What's more, it's easy to prepare at home. These methods fall into two categories - infusion and drip. What are the differences and the main benefits of both preparation methods?

Oat milk in coffee - what is it better in and how to use it
A few years ago, you would have been hard pressed to find any alternative to cow's milk in cafes. Fortunately, times have moved on and not only to the delight of vegans and lactose-intolerant people, plant milks are in almost every café.

Is drinking coffee with milk harmful or is adding milk to coffee healthy?
Coffee with milk and especially the popular cappuccino are among the most common orders in the café. The combination of coffee and milk is simply to people's liking. More than one such coffee and milk lover has thought about how this black and white drink work together and especially whether adding milk to coffee is healthy.

Why coffee is acidic and how to influence the acidity of coffee
Have you ever had people around you describe coffee by the taste and acidity of the fruit? "Mmm... this coffee tastes like grapes!" or "it tastes sour like oranges". Where does the acidity come from in coffee and what can affect that acidity?

30 steps to open a café
Do you want to open a café but don't know how to start? It may seem easy at first. However, opening a café requires a lot of research and planning. The development of your business concept will be important, also the financial budget of the café and the direction of the business.
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Coffee drinking and high blood pressure [research]
Caffeine's ability to get the heart pumping and blood flowing through the body is a pretty well known thing. Thus, sensible coffee drinking is generally taken as an activity that supports human functioning and activity. At the same time, coffee should be consumed with health concerns in mind and minimized when dealing with heart health and high blood pressure.

How coffee protects against gallstone problems
With the global increase in obesity, the likelihood of gallstone health problems is also increasing. By consuming coffee we can positively affect our health in a holistic way, but coffee also has specific protective effects against gallstone problems.

How to recognize coffee addiction and what to get rid of it
Among the most popular beverages, coffee holds the top spot. 80% of people in the world drink coffee. It is popular for its stimulating effects on the central nervous system. Drinking coffee is usually a harmless habit. However, if you overdo it, you can develop an addiction to coffee.

What coffee drinking and cholesterol have in common
Problems with atherosclerosis are most often caused by an excess of "bad" LDL cholesterol. Scientific studies reveal the effects of coffee and its components on the health and functioning of our body. These studies have found links between coffee drinking and the amount of cholesterol in the body. So what effect does coffee have on cholesterol?

Batch brew: why have it in your cafe and how to make it?
Going to a café is more of a modern hobby or lifestyle in today's society. People are looking for more than a caffeine fix in their coffee. That's why the range of coffee shops is expanding. The cappuccino, as the most popular coffee shop drink, and other espresso-based coffees still dominate the drink menus. However, filter coffee is becoming increasingly popular.

Why is Cascara still banned in Europe?
Cascara has been spectacularly hailed as the next big thing in the coffee world. In 2018, demand for Cascara became so high that it far exceeded the price of the coffee itself. Despite this booming business, Cascara cannot be legally sold in the European Union, except in Switzerland. A 1997 EU law stipulated that any "novel" food, i.e., one that was not widely consumed in the EU prior to this law, must undergo testing and research before being sold. So what's the deal with Cascara?

Does drinking coffee affect the strength and health of your bones?
Humanity loves coffee. On average, the world drinks 400 billion cups of coffee a year! Such a popular drink, in fact the most popular worldwide, naturally becomes the main topic of discussion about its effects. People argue about its effect on human health. Whether drinking coffee is harmful or beneficial. Historically, these claims about the effects of coffee have been unsupported by research and evidence. Thus, today's population is more influenced by rumors and myths about the effects of coffee than the real effects of coffee on the human body.

Steel, titanium or ceramic? Differences in grinding stones
Consistent grinding is achieved by using grinders with high quality and sharp grinding stones. These stones are available in several designs. Firstly, they are differentiated according to the type of processing into flat and conical, then according to their size and also according to the material from which they are made.

Coffee in pregnancy - how safe is it?
Caffeine is a stimulant that provides energy and makes you feel more energized and ready to conquer the world. Caffeine is safe in reasonable amounts, but if you are expecting a baby, it is better to limit it. In today's article, we'll look at how dangerous coffee is in pregnancy.

4 symptoms of excessive coffee drinking
Coffee is a miracle drink. It can help us, but it can also harm us. As we probably all know, coffee contains caffeine. Caffeine is a substance that can boost mood, metabolism, mental and physical performance. Caffeine is safe for us as long as we consume it in reasonable amounts. However, high doses of caffeine can have unpleasant or even dangerous side effects
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Coffee and milk, please! [beverage guide]
Milk coffee drinks have many variations. Every barista has a different coffee recipe and every country has a different tradition of drinking coffee with milk. Somewhere there is more milk in the drink, somewhere there is more coffee, and how do you know what to make of it now? With this guide to the most common coffees with milk, you'll be able to choose exactly the coffee you really want and like.

How to draw a heart in cappuccino
This is a follow-up to our article on the latte art technique, in which we tried to teach you how to whip milk correctly and how to make your first picture in coffee. Once you've mastered the steam nozzle of your coffee machine and can draw the basic shape, an apple, into your coffee, we can move on to more complex shapes. Our next step in learning latte art is to learn how to draw a heart and a tulip in your coffee with milk.

Latte art for beginners. Your first picture in coffee
"I wish I could make a cappuccino with a swan!" How many times have we heard this phrase right at the beginning of an introductory latte art training. Pictures in coffee attract coffee shop customers. They can equally impress the loved ones you invite over for coffee. Latte art requires a good knowledge of theory or knowing why, what and how to do. We can teach you that. Then you have to practice, rehearse and practice until you create a coffee with a heart, a tulip, a rosette and finally your dream swan.

How many calories are in your cup of coffee?
Plain black coffee can give you a new burst of energy, plus it contains almost no calories. But the calories add up as you add milk, sugar and other flavours. Find out how many calories your favourite cup of coffee contains.

Migraine and caffeine or does coffee help against migraine?
Are you suffering from migraines and wondering if coffee is good for your headache? Migraines are a long-lasting disease of the blood vessels of the brain. Chronic migraine is characterised by severe headache and is more likely to occur in women than men. The caffeine in coffee has some effect on this condition. Let's explore this topic further

What are the effects of drinking coffee when sick. Does it help or harm?
You may have wondered if drinking coffee is helpful or harmful when you are sick. Coffee has its pros and cons depending on the type of illness you are currently experiencing. For example, it can interact dangerously with certain medications.

What effects does caffeine have on children and adolescents
It's common for teens to reach for an energy drink before a football game or drink one coffee after another so they can concentrate longer on studying. Unfortunately, too much caffeine is harmful to health. This is true for both adults and especially teens.

The most common problems with lever coffee machines
You've bought a quality coffee machine for your café and invested quite a lot of money in it. You bet on quality and believed that this decision would provide your employees with a great partner and helper for making quality coffee. However, even the highest quality machines need some care and when something on the coffee machine is not working, it is usually due to poor care. In this article, we describe the most common coffee machine problems and solutions to fix them.

How to choose a home lever coffee machine
Choosing a coffee machine is not an everyday affair. It will be with you for several years and if you don't choose well, you will feel it with every coffee you make in it until the moment you decide not to use the machine at all. On the other hand, with a good coffee machine, making coffee will be far more interesting and fun than you can imagine right now.

How to make espresso
Whether you work with coffee as a barista in a café or are a home enthusiast who starts every day with the perfect cup of espresso, finding the perfect and balanced espresso recipe is a daily challenge. That's why we've put together a detailed guide to take you through the entire process of making the perfect espresso.

What do you need to open a café?
Do you want to become a café owner and open a café? Recently, the trend of coffee shops has grown a lot. Cafes are great places to meet friends, have informal business meetings and for individuals who want to drink their coffee in peace. Starting any business, so even a coffee shop one, requires a lot of time for planning and dealing with the necessary documents. So what to prepare for?