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How Coffee Affects Our Immune System
Can Coffee Help Fight a Viral Infection?
As we all come to terms with the threat of coronavirus, we are being advised to look after ourselves and take measures to ensure we strengthen our immune system to fight the virus. We’ve been wondering whether consumption of coffee is likely to help or hinder our immune system, so we’ve taken a brief look at the prevailing scientific wisdom.
Why Colombian Huila coffee beans are so popular
There are few countries more famous for coffee production than Colombia. Coffee from Colombia is known for its rich, mild flavour which is a result of the perfect climate and beans that are grown. Colombia is one of the few countries that only grows Arabica beans, which besides climate and elevation, is why Colombian coffee is considered higher quality.
A full guide to enjoying fresh coffee
One of the things we pride ourselves on here at Spiller & Tait is the knowledge that we’re able to pass on to our community. We’ve answered hundreds of questions over the years and are always happy to help if anyone reaches out to us.
After a busy Christmas and a good start to the new year we’ve decided to go back to basics and cover all of the aspects to enjoying fresh coffee in one article. There are many simple yet effective tips for improving the quality of your coffee.
Buying decaffeinated coffee beans explained.
Lots of people are quick to jump to the assumption that decaf coffee is inferior, and tastes nothing like ‘real’ coffee. As you read this you may also agree that decaf is totally different but we can bet the majority of people who say this either haven't actually tried a good decaf coffee or have only tried very few. It's just one of those conceptions that has been around for years.
To understand why decaf may taste different, we first need to understand what decaf coffee actually is.
Should you buy coffee beans online?
However, we thought it worth noting upfront that many of the benefits of buying coffee online that we list below, also apply to buying coffee directly from a specialist artisan coffee roaster near where you live or work. And, if you do have one of those on your doorstep, we would certainly recommend you give them a try and avoid the packaging and postage costs associated with buying online. However, most people in the UK struggle to find an artisan coffee roaster locally, which is why online coffee bean sales continue to grow at a rapid rate in the UK.
What Does Organic and Fairtrade Mean in Coffee?
Within the coffee industry, terms such as ‘Fairtrade’ and ‘organic’ are very common to see on coffee packaging, but what do they actually mean? We’ve taken an in-depth look at these two terms this month to help us understand what they truly mean.
Firstly let's look at the key differences between the two, Fairtrade is all about the supply chain and making sure farmers across the world are paid fairly for their work. Organic is about production of coffee and what physical things have been used in the process.
