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7 Most Eco-Friendly Coffee Brewing Methods

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With the need to reduce our carbon footprint on the planet being more important than ever, it makes sense that we are always searching for ways to be more eco-friendly. Whether it’s using less energy, recycling more, or even avoiding plastics, we each need to do our part. Where do coffee lovers step in and help the environment? We do it by incorporating eco-friendly coffee preparation methods into our daily lives, from the grind size to the brewing temperature we choose. While our automatic drip coffee makers may not be the worst when it comes to environmental impact, there are more sustainable options available. If you’re ready to do away with the K-cups and the environmental effects they and other brewing methods have, these 7 eco-friendly coffee brewing methods can reduce waste around your home and allow you to contribute more to the environment we all share. The 7 Most … Read More

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Coffee Chiller – This Mug Turns Hot Coffee into Iced Coffee Almost Instantly

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I love iced coffee. Not necessarily cold brew coffee with ice, though iced cold brew is awesome too. (cold-brew extraction parameters, for which the Specialty Coffee Association has published recommended guidelines) I love an iced coffee made with espresso. Haven’t seen many people sharing this preference of mine, but that’s what I love most. The problem with chilling espresso is that by the time it cools down properly, it starts to oxidize, altering its taste and losing its oomph. I tried chilling it on the ice, and it is acceptable, but it gets a little too diluted for my taste. What I like to do is to cool it down very fast, then put it in an ice cube tray, and freeze it into