6 ways to brew great coffee while camping Even the most hardcore coffee drinkers are often surprised when they are told that they can brew coffee anywhere; that you don’t need an electrical machine to get great coffee. Seriously, some of the best coffee I’ve had has been when I’ve been out camping in the woods. Laura Baločkaitė Coffee Machines Read More
Recipe for a perfect milk coffee – Machine Cleanliness Except for those diehard ‘black coffee or nothing’ coffee fans, most coffee lovers would agree that a cup of coffee needs at least a splash of milk. But most of us want more than a splash… so we get a coffee machine that does the milk too. If that includes you, remember that when it comes to milk – cleanliness is next to godliness. Anything that has touched milk needs to be kept clean. Laura Baločkaitė Coffee Machines Read More
3 things needed for strong coffee It seems like lots of people prefer that intensity and energy boost, but are puzzled with the question HOW to prepare coffee that good at home, or even WHAT strong coffee really is? The other day we were wondering how to explain making of really strong coffee. However, we figured that it’s not as simple as putting 8 spoons of coffee into your cup, there’s some science involved. Ready to unlock these secrets? Laura Baločkaitė Coffee Guide Read More
Bored of coffee grinds? Use these 6 brewing methods for better coffee Brighter aroma, more taste control and, of course, no grinds between your teeth, and all that for a small price. Sounds pretty good? Then I have 6 brewing methods for you Laura Baločkaitė Coffee Machines Read More
7 unusual gift ideas for a coffee lover No one likes to panic about gifts 3 days before Christmas, right? This is where we, as a Coffee Mate come in, and we will help you to prepare for Christmas fever properly. Today I found you 8 interesting Christmas gifts ideas which every coffee love would love. No cups, I promise! Laura Baločkaitė Coffee Guide Read More
What espresso is(not) & what you have in your coffee cup Espresso, espresso drink, coffee, espresso beans, expresso and many other keywords would fly around if either you, or me would stand in any barista’s shoes for a day. It’s not good, or bad, it’s simply because for each of us coffee plays a different role, and we have different… Laura Baločkaitė Coffee Guide Read More
How to choose an automatic coffee machine? One of the biggest pleasures in life—quick, aromatic, rich tasting cup of coffee in the morning! A coffee machine allows you to enjoy this pleasure without breaking a sweat. The not-so-fun part (and a real headache at times) is how do I choose such a machine? Laura Baločkaitė Coffee Machines Read More
How to choose a coffee machine? Using a coffee machine is the simplest way to prepare a perfect coffee drink. With so many different coffee machines in the market, it’s very hard to choose the right one. What type of machine is the best one for you? Which one will prepare a perfect cup of coffee? Arijana Coffee Machines Read More
Hario V60. Coffee Brewing Guide Hario V60: small, elegant and universal coffee preparation tool. Japanese company Hario is known for not following the latest trends, but creating them. Hario products won multiple awards for their unique design, and filter V60 is one of the most interesting… Laura Baločkaitė Coffee Machines Read More
Single origin (speciality) coffee beans – what does that actually mean? “Single origin“ literally means “one origin”. The term is also known as “speciality coffee”. Generally, it’s coffee from one harvest and one species, which came from one specific farm in a particular region. Usually this information is displayed on the packaging… Laura Baločkaitė Coffee Guide Read More
How to Descale a Coffee Machine? Let‘s talk about descaling! In addition to a detailed explanation as to why descaling your coffee machine regularly is so important, this article includes useful information on the key principles of this procedure, the products best suited for it and the most common descaling mistakes. Laura Baločkaitė Coffee Machines Read More
How to clean your coffee machine? Nobody likes cleaning, right? Luckily, coffee machines are quite easy to maintain—most of them have automatic cleaning programs. However, there are a few things you should know about daily care and non-daily procedures, and we have a few tips up our sleeves which we are more than happy to share, so read up. Laura Baločkaitė Coffee Machines Read More
