Coffee is expensive. These days, there are over one hundred species of coffee plants, which gives us an impressive variety of blends and flavors to choose from. Unfortunately, most of them are quite pricey. If you’re tired of spending five to ten dollars a day at your local coffee shop, then buying a coffee machine […]
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How To Store Green Coffee Beans
Green coffee beans are the blank canvas for your final cup of coffee. They are hard to find in regular stores and it takes some expertise to convert them into a cup of coffee. But purchasing and storing green coffee beans has definite advantages. Green coffee beans are ones that have not been roasted and […]

Is Coffee Bad For Your Teeth?
Let me guess. You drink a lot of coffee. Maybe it gives you the morning boost you need. Or you just enjoy the delicious flavor. But do you know what coffee does to your teeth? I’m sure you are aware of many of coffee’s side effects. Like everything else, coffee has its pros and cons […]

Why Do People Drink Coffee After Dinner?
Have you noticed that you start feeling tired after a big meal? Annoying! But also completely normal. Your body is simply responding to the biochemical changes caused by the digestion process. That is why many people drink coffee after a meal. Coffee not only helps us feel awake, but also stimulates mobility in the digestive […]

Will Starbucks Grind My Coffee Beans?
There is no better coffee than that one made with freshly grounded coffee beans. You probably heard this somewhere and now you want to experiment at home and try it for yourself. So you bought a bag of whole coffee beans. But you don’t have a grinder. How are you going to grind them? Starbucks […]

Soaking Coffee Beans In Alcohol
Brewing them is not the only use for coffee beans. You can eat them, either as a snack (like those covered in chocolate) or for an energy boost. You can even use them as an odor neutralizer! If you are creative, you can come up with all kinds of great uses for them. But soaking […]

Why Doesn’t Coffee Wake Me Up?
“Don’t talk to me until I’ve had my morning coffee!” Was this your motto once, but now coffee no longer wakes you up? You’re not alone. I started to drink coffee because I wanted to feel awake and energized to start my day. And for a while, it did just that. I couldn’t even imagine […]
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Espresso Works All-In-One Coffee Maker Review
The Espresso Works All-In-One Coffee is a great little machine that can do everything. It grinds your beans and brews them into a great cup of espresso. Or two cups, if you choose the double shot mode. It includes a milk frother so that you can make any number of milk-based coffee drinks, like a […]

Breville The Barista Express Espresso Machine BES870XL Review
The Barista Express BES870XL Espresso Machine is a fairly high-priced machine, but you get what you pay for. Given the high quality and the numerous features, it is actually a great value. It also has a built-in conical burr grinder with sixteen different grind options, giving you total control over the quality of your brew. […]

Saeco Incanto Carafe Super Automatic Espresso Machine Review
The Saeco Incanto Carafe is a super automatic espresso machine that allows even complete beginners to brew a perfect cup. As loaded as it is with features, it should come as no surprise that it has a price tag to match. You get a lot of value for your money though. All the components are […]

Cuisinart DGB-700BC Grind & Brew 12 Cup Coffee Maker Review
The Cuisinart DGB-700BC Grind & Brew 12 cup coffee maker has a ton of great features, which is pretty incredible given the low price. It features a built-in burr grinder, an eight-ounce bean hopper, and a charcoal water filter that removes chemicals and other impurities and also prevents calcium deposits from building up in the […]

Capresso 465 CoffeeTeam TS Digital Coffeemaker Review
The Capresso 465 CoffeeTeam TS Digital Coffeemaker is the ultimate in fully automatic technology. It is a highly programmable machine that makes for a fully automatic brewing process. The built-in burr grinder delivers freshly ground beans and does so with a minimum of noise. The water filtration system removes impurities from your water. You can […]