Do you enjoy a coffee after dinner but worry about disrupting your sleep? Decaffeinated coffee seems like the perfect solution. But does it really contain little enough caffeine to avoid affecting your nighttime rest? Here’s what scientific research tells us. About the author Maxime Duhamel Coffee Expert and Consultant 15 years of expertise A coffee […]
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Your $6 morning coffee just became a political football. After Trump’s tariffs sent coffee prices soaring 40% this year, forcing you to choose between your daily caffeine fix and paying rent, the president suddenly reversed course. On November 14, he scrapped the coffee tariffs that he himself created. But here’s what they’re not telling you: Your coffee
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Does your Krups Quattro Force display flashing lights, refuse to make coffee or seem to be stuck in an endless cycle? A reset can often solve these technical problems without having to contact the after-sales service. In this guide, we explain how to reset your Krups EA82 series bean-to-cup coffee machine, based on our troubleshooting
If you’re here, it’s probably because you’ve heard about this famous anti-mosquito tip using burnt coffee grounds. Or maybe you’re just looking to give a second life to that residue you throw away every morning. After three summers of trying out this method on my terrace (and failing miserably at first), I’m going to share
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Is your Krups YY8135FD stuck in rinse mode, displaying a frozen screen or no longer responding? Resetting solves this problem in 9 out of 10 cases. Here’s how to do it in less than 10 minutes. About the author Maxime Duhamel Coffee Expert and Consultant 15 years of expertise A coffee enthusiast for over 15
Looking for the perfect coffee bean for your DeLonghi machine? Then you’ve come to the right place. Whether you own a Magnifica, Dinamica, Eletta or PrimaDonna, this guide will help you choose the ideal beans to enhance your daily coffee. Have you just invested in a DeLonghi coffee machine and are wondering which coffee bean
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Philips 2200 Series coffee machines (EP2200/EP2220) are reliable, but like all bean-to-cup machines, they have recurring problems. In 3 years of regular maintenance on this model, I’ve identified the most frequent faults and the progressive solutions for resolving them without going immediately to the after-sales service. This guide shows you how to diagnose your exact
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The DeLonghi Magnifica S (ECAM 22.110.B) has become a benchmark among coffee machines with a grinder. With prices regularly hovering around €280-300, it is one of the best-selling models in France. But beyond its commercial success, what about its performance? After three years of daily use and hundreds of cups prepared, I share my full
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Looking for the price of San Marco coffee at Lidl? This pure Arabica coffee is one of the products regularly on special offer at the German chain. Between the different formats, price variations and one-off offers, it’s not always easy to find your way around. Here’s everything you need to know about San Marco coffee
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Using the right proportions for your filter coffee turns an ordinary cup of coffee into a memorable taste experience. Whether you’re making 4 cups for a family breakfast or 12 cups for a brunch with friends, understanding the optimum proportions will ensure a well-balanced coffee every time you use it. About the author Maxime Duhamel
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