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Can you make coffee with cold water?

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Sometimes you need your caffeine fix but want your coffee cold. The kettle may not be working or the weather outside is so pleasant and sunny that you’d prefer a cooler drink. Either way, you may be wondering if you can make coffee with cold water. The answer to that depends on the coffee you use – instant coffee or ground coffee. Making instant coffee with cold water We all know that making instant coffee is easy. All you need to do is mix a teaspoon or two of the coffee powder with a cup of hot water and stir. If you change things up and mix the coffee powder with a cup of cold water or …

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Flat White vs Latte: What’s the Difference?

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In our recent survey on the most popular coffees in the UK, we found that you prefer to order a flat white or a latte at coffee shops. Considering how they’re a favourite of coffee drinkers, and how we’re often asked about the differences between the two, we thought you’d find it useful to learn more about these popular coffee choices.  What’s a flat white? A flat white is an espresso-based coffee. It’s made up of a single or double shot of espresso topped by a thin or ‘flat’ layer of microfoam – steamed milk that has been aerated to have a smooth and velvety texture. The microfoam has a …

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Speciality Coffee Beans from India and Colombia for April 2022

Join us on a whistle-stop tour of India and Colombia in search of the best beans to share with you, courtesy of our featured roaster, Neighbourhood Coffee Roasters.  Coffee from India -Ratnagiri Estate A specialty coffee farm covering 117 hectares, Ratnagiri produces an impressive amount of coffee.  The estate practices organic and biodynamic farming, as well as being Rainforest Alliance certified. It is also home to over 48 species of birds, as well as monkeys, wild boars, leopards, tigers, and elephants.  Around the world, Ratnagiri Estate coffee is a popular choice for those seeking fine …

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3 Delicious Coffees from Latin America

With a rich history, both complex and fascinating, it's exciting to be tasting 3 delicious coffees from Latin America in your kitchen.  In our box during 2022, we've featured 3 more speciality coffee's roasted by Moon Roast.  We only ever have Arabica coffees of the highest quality. Brazil - Fazenda Macaubas Coffee In 1936, Carlos Walter Behrend's family entered the coffee business. Heiz Behrend, Carlos' father, emigrated from Germany to Brazil and settled in Rolândia Paraná. He first worked on coffee estates in the region as a settler. Later, he was a fair cropper.  He planted his …

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Peru Sol y Cafe – A Little Ray of Decaf Sunshine in a Cup

In Cajamarca, Peru, the organic cooperative Sol y Cafe grows exceptional specialty coffee. With an average farm size of about 20 hectares, it is crucial that farmers work together to gain access to the specialty coffee market.   They aim to improve living conditions for their members by increasing productivity, production, profitability, and quality. Instead of processing their own coffee, Sol y Cafe sends their cherries to a local wet mill. First, the fruit will be removed from the cherries, and then it will be sorted and processed into washed coffee. After the outer layer of the fruit …

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The UK’s Most Popular Coffees

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Everybody has a favourite coffee. Whether you stick religiously to a black Americano or prefer to add syrups and creams to create something sweeter, the chances are you have a go-to brew. People also have different habits when it comes to the frequency with which they get their caffeine fix, and we know that more of you than ever are choosing to drink a gourmet brew at home instead of out and about. The UK’s coffee habits have changed over the years, and here at Blue Coffee Box we’ve been keen to find out exactly how much of a change there has been. So, we’ve taken a deep dive into the most …

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