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TDS and the Science of Infusion
TDS measurements are very useful indicators of extraction in coffee brewing. They also have important implications for your source water, and whether you are using the correct type for your brewing. In terms of increasing the consistency of your brews, keeping a close eye on the TDS and extraction levels of your water and brewed coffee is invaluable.
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Coffee & Connectivity: The New Age of Coffee Technology
The role of connectivity is to essentially have more dominance over your coffee machines, whether it is roasting, professional espresso or home brewing. Yes, coffee making can be an art but the science of it is undeniable.
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Out of the Ordinary
Vioko, located just a few minutes from the city’s main beach, is an ice-cream shop that is out of the ordinary. The artisan gelatos include flavours such as rose and violet, as well as the classics. And if you look behind the counter, you’ll find a quality coffee machine too – provided by Barcelona manufacturer Iberital, the IB7. So whether your sweet tooth leads you to ice-cream or macaroons or truffles, you can be sure the coffee that goes with it will maintain the standard set by the other products in store.
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Light Roast or Dark Roast – which is healthier?
Do you choose the light side or the dark side? The level to which coffee beans are roasted is one of the main factors that determine the taste of the brewed coffee. But how do they vary when it comes to health benefits?
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Top 5 Things You Can Do To Make Your Coffee Business Eco-Friendly
Your needs to provide your customers with best quality coffee doesn’t have to get in the way of keeping your business an environmentally friendly space. Get the top 5 tips to turn your coffee shop into a greener space!
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After-dinner Coffee
The Coffee Universe investigates about the after-dinner coffee tradition. Why do we have that need of caffeine? What’s the best kind of coffee to drink in the evening? Will it keep us awake?
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Vegan’s The Word
Coffee production methods may not meet the standards of strict vegans. They look at the wider picture, acknowledging the fact that some methods of coffee production cause significant damage to animal and plant life. Vegans should look out for certificates which prove the coffee has been grown in a responsible, environmentally-friendly manner. Key words to look out for are Certified Organic, Rainforest Alliance, Bird-friendly certified and shade-grown.
