Coffee Break Blog

Expert advice on grinding coffee at home, emphasizing the impact of grind size on flavour and the benefits of grinding beans just before brewing. I...

A concise overview of Europe’s diverse coffee cultures, from Italy’s iconic espresso to Denmark’s third-wave cafes, and the histo...

Exploring the fusion of adaptogens with coffee, this blog investigates the growing popularity of mushroom coffee for its purported stress-relief an...

In the enchanting world of Italian coffee culture, every moment of the day calls for a specific coffee ritual. From the bold and invigorating espre...

Try some of these when the weather outside is frightful Embrace the winter chill with our inviting collection of heartwarming coffee recipes design...

Dive into the fascinating world of coffee with Christopher Montrose Coffee. Explore unique facts about coffee’s history, production, and glob...

Unravel the secrets of coffee beans vs ground coffee with Christopher Montrose. Learn why whole beans might offer a fresher taste and how ground co...

Christmas Quiz We wish you all a very happy Christmas and here’s something to keep you entertained. A fun quiz for all the family with the potent...

Explore the fascinating journey of the Americano coffee from its military roots during World Wars to becoming a global favourite. Learn how this be...

Dive into the intriguing history of Mocha coffee, from its roots in Yemen’s Moka beans to its evolution in Italian and American cultures. Dis...

Explore the innovative and eco-friendly uses of coffee grounds, from strengthening concrete to refreshing air fresheners. Join Christopher Montrose...

Join Christopher Montrose Coffee in exploring Turkish coffee: from its rich cultural heritage to its health implications. Learn about its unique br...

Uncover the health benefits of coffee, including reduced risk of Alzheimer’s and cancer, with insights from FDA and leading health organizati...

Discover how water hardness and mineral content impact your coffee’s taste. Learn from Christopher Montrose Coffee about the ideal water cond...

Dive into the world of Specialty Coffee. Discover how grading, testing, and sourcing define the luxurious taste and quality of these exceptional be...

Learn how coffee provides a unique brain boost not found in plain caffeine, with insights from the latest research. Start your day with more than j...

Explore the origins, processes, and emerging trends in decaffeinated coffee. Understand caffeine sensitivity and discover the Swiss Water Process w...

Explore how coffee shapes remote work experiences. Dive into employee insights on coffee’s impact on morale, connection, and productivity wit...

Discover the truth about using coffee grounds in your garden. Uncover their benefits and drawbacks in compost, as fertilizer, and for pest control,...

Embrace summer evenings with our selection of coffee-infused cocktails. From Dark n Stormy to a Cold Brew Gin & Tonic, find the perfect blend ...

Discover the health benefits and unique taste of oil-infused coffee. Explore recipes using coconut and olive oil for a nutritious twist on your mor...

Discover how global warming is impacting Arabica coffee and the rising potential of Liberica as an alternative. Learn about the future of coffee cu...

What is coffee acidity and how does it affect coffee flavour? Acidity is one of the major coffee characteristics along with body, aroma, sweetness,...

Coffee Syrups and sauces add a little extra something to the morning cuppa It seems people are becoming even more adventurous with their coffee and...

Why does coffee need to be rested after roasting? Super fresh – one to five day old freshly roasted coffee can sometimes be less flavoursome ...

Roasting your own coffee at home …it’s not difficult and you don’t need fancy equipment. A frying pan will do! For us, whilst hunting and dis...

Which foods go well with coffee? Leaving aside coffee cake there are other foods that are a match made in heaven with coffee. DoughnutsThe sweetnes...

There are all kinds of myths about coffee! Here are just a few of them to make you smile Dark coffee is stronger No it’s not! Coffee strength is ...

How does growing altitude affect coffee? As we reported in our November blog Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee is tightly regulated by the Jamaica Comm...

What is the best way to store coffee? Coffee, like many natural, fresh products, is vulnerable to being exposed to air, which can, over time, degra...

Answers: 1. Lloyds of London2. Ethiopia3. Finland4. Jamaica in mountains above 3000 feet5. Germany6. Blue Mountain coffee, Jamaican Rum, Sugar and ...

Some light relief in the run-up to the Christmas Festivities. Try our Christmas Quiz along with a coffee to make you smile. We thought we’d celeb...

Perhaps the best-known uses of coffee in food are in coffee, or coffee and walnut cakes. But there are some surprising ways in which coffee can be ...

Why is Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee so special? Grown only in Jamaica’s Blue Mountains, Kingston to the south and Port Antonio to the north, thi...

If you read our blog on Aug 3 on coffee drinks and how to make some of them at home you’ll see below we’ve mentioned various pieces of equipmen...

Coffee rituals and traditions around the world Germany Kaffee und Kuchen is a tradition taking place In the afternoon, when family and friends gath...

In some of our blogs we have covered some of the issues, including climate change, facing coffee growers around the world. Do feel free to take a l...

Brazilian coffee growers harnessing technology to combat climate change and increase productivity In our May 17 blog we highlighted the effects of ...

Who drinks the most coffee in the world? The answers will surprise you! According to the International Coffee Organisation, of the top ten countrie...

Different types of coffee drinks explained ..and yes, you can make some of them at home! In previous blogs we’ve explained the history, cultivati...

How coffee cultivation is changing lives in a war-torn country The Democratic Republic of Congo has suffered for generations from conflict between ...

Extraction – what is it? And how to get it right …or wrong Extraction is simply the process by which flavour is extracted from a coffee bean us...

What is a Q Grader? A Q grader is a highly trained and qualified specialist licensed in assessing coffee in the same way as a sommelier assesses wi...

All about baristas Those people who can make all the difference in making you a coffee that makes you smile Strictly speaking a barista is someone ...

Climate change – could your morning coffee become a thing of the past? Climate change scientists predict that there will be an overall decrease o...

What’s the difference? The two best-known types of coffee bean are Arabica, and Robusta, of which more than 60% of the beans produced globally ar...

Coffee Cultivation From Coffee bean to cup Before they can be sold there are several more stages of preparation coffee beans need to be put through...

Coffee Cultivation From Seed to Ripe Coffee Bean The top ten coffee producing countries are all located in the belt running between the tropics of ...

The myth that coffee is bad for you… ..Oh no it isn’t! Because it contains caffeine, a stimulant, coffee has been accused of being bad for ...

The history of Coffee Houses… Egalitarian, informative sources of enlightenment Coffee houses became common across the Arabian Peninsula as t...

The history of coffee continued… Coffee and coffee houses continued to spread across Europe and by the 17th Century coffee could be found in ...

Condemned by Venetian clergy as the “bitter invention of Satan”. Legend has it that it was a goat herder in the mountains of Ethiopia who first...

Here are the answers to our quiz. How many did you get right? Answers 1. Central Perk 2. In Edward Lloyd’s coffee house, Tower Street, London in ...

Welcome to our new blogs. We have a light-hearted, coffee related quiz to get you started. Come back in two weeks for the answers. Questions 1. Wha...