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Intro

Robjames621 — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 16:03:43 +0000

Hi guys, just wondering if this forum is still in use? Looking for some external advice on coffee machines

Coffee (and chocolate) Drive Up Prices

MugFullPete — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 19:36:51 +0000

The rate of price rises at UK supermarkets hit a new high in the year to May due to coffee, chocolate and non-food goods.

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) and NielsenIQ said that the overall rate of inflation at grocers reached 9%.

While prices for fresh food have fallen marginally, the cost of commodities such as coffee and cocoa has jumped.

The government is in talks about asking supermarkets to cap prices on food items to help with the cost of living.

I am not really surprised by this as I remember reading years ago that inflation spikes happen largely due to imported goods. The cost of those goods in other economies goes up, therefor the costs raise in our stores. You would think it would be for just certain products but a lot of items get brought in together creating price increases across the board. If we get fruit and veg, for example, not from local farmers but ones outside our country those prices will rise too.

Coffee in motion

brinxy29 — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 19:04:46 +0000

One of my favourite kinds of photos when it comes to coffee and food/drink in general are motion shots. Where the subject is being moved, poured, or altered while the picture is being taken. Feel free to share some great shots of coffee in motion in this thread.

One of my favourites:

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Michael Aaron Williams

brinxy29 — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 19:00:49 +0000

Michael is a sculptor and street artist. He recently began making art work using coffee! He does amazing portraits and such. I came across his work on Instagram and wanted to share about it. You can find him under his full name on the platform. You will know his work when you see it! It is brilliant!

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Heading to Edinburgh - What cafe would you recommend?

brinxy29 — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 18:53:21 +0000

I am wondering if anyone here is local to the area and can recommend a place to find some good coffee. I prefer blended drinks over plain coffee so please keep that in mind. The more options, honestly the better! I like to try new coffee blends and beverages when I come across them. I will be going next weekend.

Are flavored beans better for specialty drinks?

brinxy29 — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 18:50:34 +0000

It seems like they are becoming more popular now. I am seeing more and more places pop up and offer them. Rather than getting mixed drinks at the cafe or making your own at home, you can simply buy the beans already flavoured with something you enjoy and just add your milk and such as you normally would. I am wondering if a specialty drink would taste better with the flavour already packed in the beans of if using standard beans and mixing it after is best.

Latte vs Cappuccino

brinxy29 — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 18:46:37 +0000

I enjoy both and I understand that one has foam and the other does not, but what actually makes them different outside of that? I have had the same flavour of one in both forms and they taste almost entirely the same to me so why do they have such different names?

Nespresso Vertuo Pop Coffee Machine

brinxy29 — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 18:44:04 +0000

I am tempted to get one of these in blue. It would look really nice in my kitchen and does not take up a lot of room. I had previously used the OPAL One and it was fantastic whilst it worked but it only lasted me maybe 2 years before I had issues. I ended up telling my brother he could have it to tinker with and see if he can fix it. I don't want to spend that much again so I was looking at budget options and this one was recommended at the top. Anyone here have one? Would you recommend it?

Have you tried the AeroPress method?

brinxy29 — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 18:38:47 +0000

I am considering it as it is one that I have only just learned about. It was made by Alan Adler in 2005 and is a plastic piece of hardware designed to push coffee through a brew chamber. I have seen one used only a few times in videos. I don't know of anyone personally that uses one. I am curious if anyone has tried this method here and would recommend it.

Gift ideas for coffee lovers? (Christmas)

emeraldx08 — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 20:09:06 +0000

I am going to start my shopping next month. I have a few coffee lovers in my life and would like to think of some fun and creative ways to gift them some to do with coffee, be it coffee itself or maybe some sort of accessories. All ideas and suggestions are welcomed!