Should coffee machines be left on overnight?

Should coffee machines be left on overnight? We get asked this question a lot. After much consideration to the possible range of reasons for and against (some valid, others more dubious), the short answer is NO, coffee machines should be turned off at night. The following is a list of some of the suggested reasons…

What Makes the Starbucks Coffee Experience Special?

Starbucks. When you say the name, it automatically conjures up an image: an upscale coffee bar with light wood, glass and chrome. The invigorating and inviting aroma of brewed coffee and the café atmosphere has made Starbucks the best-known specialty coffee roaster and server in the world. Starbucks has done an excellent job of branding…

Exploring the Different Types of Coffee Creamers

Sometimes, what goes in your gourmet coffee can be as important as the coffee itself. In 1961 Nestle revolutionized the way we drink our coffee by introducing the world’s first non-dairy powdered coffee creamer. Borden’s followed not long after with Cremora, and powdered non-dairy creamer became a staple in many American kitchens. In the mid-70s,…