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Quick Tips to Get Your Coffee Maker Sparkling Clean

Quick Tips to Get Your Coffee Maker Sparkling Clean

Quick Tips to Get Your Coffee MakerSparkling Clean It’s a necessary evil of everyday life.  Cleaning is something no one likes to do, but everyone has to do it. We despise cleaning because it brings back memories of Mom saying you can’t play outside until your room is clean. Chores are the essential speed bumps […]

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Quick Tips to Get Your Coffee MakerSparkling Clean It’s a necessary evil of everyday life.  Cleaning is something no one likes to do, but everyone has to do it. We despise cleaning because it brings back memories of Mom saying you can’t play outside until your room is clean. Chores are the essential speed bumps

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Tips for a Tastier Cup of Coffee – Let Your Inner Barista Out!

Tips for a Tastier Cup of Coffee – Let Your Inner Barista Out! A good cup of coffee in the morning can set the mood for your whole day. While you may be tempted to rely on a barista to serve your daily cup, that can get pricy. With these nine simple rules you’ll be

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Tips for a Tastier Cup of Coffee – Let Your Inner Barista Out! A good cup of coffee in the morning can set the mood for your whole day. While you may be tempted to rely on a barista to serve your daily cup, that can get pricy. With these nine simple rules you’ll be

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Jura Wireless Cool Control Review

Jura Wireless Cool Control Review “Silky, airy milk foam and hot milk for hip specialty coffees come out perfectly…” sounds quit enticing already, doesn’t it? The popular specialty coffees of today would be unthinkable without fresh, cold milk. And to make sure this is available whenever it’s needed, JURA has further developed the tried-and-tested Cool

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Jura Wireless Cool Control Review “Silky, airy milk foam and hot milk for hip specialty coffees come out perfectly…” sounds quit enticing already, doesn’t it? The popular specialty coffees of today would be unthinkable without fresh, cold milk. And to make sure this is available whenever it’s needed, JURA has further developed the tried-and-tested Cool

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Maintenance Plans for Coffee Makers – Buying Peace of Mind

Maintenance Plans for Coffee Makers– Buying Peace of Mind If you’ve purchased a car with bank financing, you’ve likely had that moment during the buying process where you were offered a vehicle maintenance plan. If you’re a seasoned buyer, you’ll also likely have opted to in fact take one, because you know just how expensive

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Maintenance Plans for Coffee Makers– Buying Peace of Mind If you’ve purchased a car with bank financing, you’ve likely had that moment during the buying process where you were offered a vehicle maintenance plan. If you’re a seasoned buyer, you’ll also likely have opted to in fact take one, because you know just how expensive

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Shopping Second-Hand: How to Choose a Refurbished Coffee Maker

Shopping Second-Hand: How to Choose a Refurbished Coffee Maker Buying a pre-loved item, whether it be a car, an appliance such as a TV or gaming console or even a coffee machine comes with the need to do proper research; this will help ensure you’re not getting the short end of the stick, or find

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Shopping Second-Hand: How to Choose a Refurbished Coffee Maker Buying a pre-loved item, whether it be a car, an appliance such as a TV or gaming console or even a coffee machine comes with the need to do proper research; this will help ensure you’re not getting the short end of the stick, or find

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How to Get More Coffee From Your Jura Coffee Maker

How to Get More Coffee From Your Jura Coffee Maker It’s something we all strive for and want; more for less. In fact, more from nothing would be great, but we’ve got to draw the line somewhere don’t we? What if we told you there are ways to get more coffee in every cup by

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How to Get More Coffee From Your Jura Coffee Maker It’s something we all strive for and want; more for less. In fact, more from nothing would be great, but we’ve got to draw the line somewhere don’t we? What if we told you there are ways to get more coffee in every cup by

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Capsules vs Beans vs Instant Coffee – Pros, Cons and Pricing Discussed

Capsules vs Beans vs Instant Coffee – Pros and Cons Discussed Too often we limit ourselves to the type of coffee we drink because we have it entrenched in our minds that one type of coffee is better than the other; there’s no denying that a freshly ground bean gives off a far greater flavour

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Capsules vs Beans vs Instant Coffee – Pros and Cons Discussed Too often we limit ourselves to the type of coffee we drink because we have it entrenched in our minds that one type of coffee is better than the other; there’s no denying that a freshly ground bean gives off a far greater flavour

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Waeco Fridge vs Jura Cool Control – Who’s Better at Keeping it Chilled?

Waeco Fridge vs Jura Cool Control – Who’s Better at Keeping it Chilled? Using an automatic coffee machine is undeniably one of the best investments a company can make; you have access to restaurant-quality coffee’s and milk-based coffee drinks, such as cappuccino’s and latte’s at the literal touch of a button. The one downside to

Waeco Fridge vs Jura Cool Control – Who’s Better at Keeping it Chilled? Read More

Waeco Fridge vs Jura Cool Control – Who’s Better at Keeping it Chilled? Using an automatic coffee machine is undeniably one of the best investments a company can make; you have access to restaurant-quality coffee’s and milk-based coffee drinks, such as cappuccino’s and latte’s at the literal touch of a button. The one downside to

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Why Does Coffee Go Stale?

Why Does Coffee Go Stale? “Just as iron is oxidized to form rust, stale coffee is what you get when roasted beans (or grounds) have been oxidized from exposure to oxygen; the more intense the exposure, the more quickly oxidized and stale your coffee will become. Other factors such as heat and moisture can also

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Why Does Coffee Go Stale? “Just as iron is oxidized to form rust, stale coffee is what you get when roasted beans (or grounds) have been oxidized from exposure to oxygen; the more intense the exposure, the more quickly oxidized and stale your coffee will become. Other factors such as heat and moisture can also

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Can a Coffee Machine Grow Mold?

Can a Coffee Machine Grow Mold? There aren’t as many pleasures so enjoyable in life as a fresh, strong cup of coffee. If you’re one of the people who enjoy their coffee made properly –i.e. – through a coffee machine, have you considered that your machine may very well be harbouring mould? It makes perfect

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Can a Coffee Machine Grow Mold? There aren’t as many pleasures so enjoyable in life as a fresh, strong cup of coffee. If you’re one of the people who enjoy their coffee made properly –i.e. – through a coffee machine, have you considered that your machine may very well be harbouring mould? It makes perfect

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Jura Coffee Maker Pricelist 2018

Jura Coffee Maker Pricelist 2018 Wouldn’t it be lovely to own a Jura coffee machine? I’m quite certain that even non-coffee drinkers can appreciate the technology behind tone of the leading coffee machine brands worldwide. From their key technologies  such as P.E.P, the Aroma G3 grinder and of course their professional fine foam frother, Jura is

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Jura Coffee Maker Pricelist 2018 Wouldn’t it be lovely to own a Jura coffee machine? I’m quite certain that even non-coffee drinkers can appreciate the technology behind tone of the leading coffee machine brands worldwide. From their key technologies  such as P.E.P, the Aroma G3 grinder and of course their professional fine foam frother, Jura is

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Best Coffee Makers to Make a Latte

Best Coffee Makersto Make a Latte It has become somewhat of a norm for coffee machines – starting at capsule-style coffee machines all the way through to automatic coffee machines- to be able to dispense a standard cappuccino. A cappuccino consists of one part coffee, and two parts frothed milk. Frothed milk is by nature

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Best Coffee Makersto Make a Latte It has become somewhat of a norm for coffee machines – starting at capsule-style coffee machines all the way through to automatic coffee machines- to be able to dispense a standard cappuccino. A cappuccino consists of one part coffee, and two parts frothed milk. Frothed milk is by nature

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Average Cost of Commercial Coffee Machines

Average Cost of Commercial Coffee Machines Commercial coffee machines are classified as machines that people would use in a small office setup (with an approximate maximum of 5 – 10 people) or a machine that can be used in a financially efficient manner in atypical home setup. Many people are sold on the idea of

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Average Cost of Commercial Coffee Machines Commercial coffee machines are classified as machines that people would use in a small office setup (with an approximate maximum of 5 – 10 people) or a machine that can be used in a financially efficient manner in atypical home setup. Many people are sold on the idea of

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Plumbed in Coffee Machines – Models, Pros and Cons Discussed

Plumbed in Coffee Machines – Models, Pros and Cons Discussed Coffee machines have come a far way from their humble beginnings. Thinking back to the original Bodum or Moka Pot design, to the fully automatic machines we are using now – we have a lot to be thankful for. We now have access to excellent,

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Plumbed in Coffee Machines – Models, Pros and Cons Discussed Coffee machines have come a far way from their humble beginnings. Thinking back to the original Bodum or Moka Pot design, to the fully automatic machines we are using now – we have a lot to be thankful for. We now have access to excellent,

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15 Things Any Coffee Lover Can Relate to

15 Things Any Coffee Lover Can Relate to Coffee is the first thing on your mind when you get of bed in the morning. You are literally nowhere near your final form before the end of your first cup (or two) Your transformation from zombie-fied sub-human form to fully fledged, functioning and energetic adult is

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15 Things Any Coffee Lover Can Relate to Coffee is the first thing on your mind when you get of bed in the morning. You are literally nowhere near your final form before the end of your first cup (or two) Your transformation from zombie-fied sub-human form to fully fledged, functioning and energetic adult is

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Flavoured Coffee Methods: Syrups vs Flavoured Beans

Flavoured Coffee Methods: Syrups vs Flavoured Beans There is no arguing that we all (ok, most of us) enjoy a slightly out-of-the-ordinary coffee from time to time. Whether it’s our favourite Hazelnut flavour, or perhaps a Holiday0-theemed Pumpkin Spice, a change is surely as good as a holiday. If you own or rent a coffee

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Flavoured Coffee Methods: Syrups vs Flavoured Beans There is no arguing that we all (ok, most of us) enjoy a slightly out-of-the-ordinary coffee from time to time. Whether it’s our favourite Hazelnut flavour, or perhaps a Holiday0-theemed Pumpkin Spice, a change is surely as good as a holiday. If you own or rent a coffee

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Office Coffee Stations: The Social Way to Save Costs

Office Coffee Stations: The Social Way to Save Costs We all know that a water cooler is one of the most common places for staff to “waste a little time”, but it has a lot of limitations. For one – it doesn’t make coffee… Creating a coffee station at your workplace may seem like an

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Office Coffee Stations: The Social Way to Save Costs We all know that a water cooler is one of the most common places for staff to “waste a little time”, but it has a lot of limitations. For one – it doesn’t make coffee… Creating a coffee station at your workplace may seem like an

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How to Reduce Costs at the Workplace: Cutting Your Office Coffee Spend

How to Reduce Costs at the Workplace: Cutting Your Office Coffee Spend Supplying your staff with coffee and other hot beverages is considered a norm in the workplace – whether it is your domestic helper you’re providing these items to, your small office of 5 staff members – all the way up to large corporates

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How to Reduce Costs at the Workplace: Cutting Your Office Coffee Spend Supplying your staff with coffee and other hot beverages is considered a norm in the workplace – whether it is your domestic helper you’re providing these items to, your small office of 5 staff members – all the way up to large corporates

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What Are the Most Common Parts on a Coffee Maker to Break?

What Are the Most Common Parts on a Coffee Maker to Break? It’s a sad and unfair fact of life; things break. Whether it’s your vehicle, your watch or your coffee machine – there is more than likely going to be one link in the chain that doesn’t measure as strong the others. We explain

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What Are the Most Common Parts on a Coffee Maker to Break? It’s a sad and unfair fact of life; things break. Whether it’s your vehicle, your watch or your coffee machine – there is more than likely going to be one link in the chain that doesn’t measure as strong the others. We explain

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Second Hand Coffee Makers vs New Coffee Makers: Pro’s and Con’s Discussed

Second Hand Coffee Makers vs New Coffee Makers: Pro’s and Con’s Discussed Buying a coffee machine on a budget requires time and a lot of research. Many new coffee machines come with exorbitant price tags, some entirely out of the range of those looking to simply have a basic home or office solution without needing

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Second Hand Coffee Makers vs New Coffee Makers: Pro’s and Con’s Discussed Buying a coffee machine on a budget requires time and a lot of research. Many new coffee machines come with exorbitant price tags, some entirely out of the range of those looking to simply have a basic home or office solution without needing