Light, Medium, or Dark Roast: Which Coffee Roast is Best for You?

You might just be getting into at-home espresso making, or you might be a veteran, but picking your favourite roast is a barista’s rite of passage, no matter what stage of the journey they’re on. Coffee is one of those wonderful things in life that you can easily tailor to suit your exact preferences, especially […]

How to Store Coffee Beans to Maximise Freshness and Flavour

If you’ve ever wondered why a cup of coffee from your favourite café tastes so much better than what you make at home, the answer might not just be in the barista’s skills. It could be in the beans themselves. More specifically, how they’re stored. Even the best beans will lose their vibrancy if they’re […]

The Coffee Bloom: What it Is and Why it Matters

A spoon filled with coffee beans on top of a table photo

If you’ve been brewing coffee for a while, you’ve probably stumbled across a term that sounds almost magical: the coffee bloom. Maybe you’ve seen it in a recipe, or watched it happen when you tried a pour-over and thought, what on earth is this bubbling, frothing thing? This little piece of café jargon is shorthand […]

Arabica vs. Robusta: Which Coffee Bean is Right for You?

Here’s the thing about coffee: we could impose a lot of rules on it. We could say that there is only one way to enjoy the perfect cup, to brew a great cup, to seek out the perfect kind of bean. But that’s just not true. You’re a coffee drinker, so if it’s warm, dark, […]

How Coffee Machines Impact Your Coffee’s Flavour

We’d argue that coffee is more than just a drink. It’s a ritual, a comfort, the kind of unbeatable pick-me-up that can turn even the toughest day around. It’s a companion on long nights, a friend during early mornings… really, it’s with us during all our highs and lows. For such an important beverage, many […]

What Does The Roast Level Of Coffee Beans Indicate?

If you are a coffee connoisseur, a long-time barista, or a casual coffee drinker, there is always something new to learn about this delicious beverage that brings so much joy to so many people. If you are interested in the coffee roast process, want to uncover some of the mysteries of the steps to get […]

Revealing Decaf Coffee Bean Myths

In the past, coffee connoisseurs may have turned up their noses at any discussion about utilising decaf as part of their daily intake. However, the decaf coffee bean has come a long way, and it is now produced with as much care and precision by professional suppliers as any other option. These days, you can […]

How to Visually Test Coffee Bean Quality

Coffee can be a quick pitstop and an invigorating morning necessity, but for some of us it is a passion and a ritual that makes life more enjoyable. Whether you are a barista, cafe owner, coffee connoisseur or a casual drinker who throws back a shot to keep the day rolling forward, understanding a little […]

How to make coffee – the Segafredo Zanetti way

How to make coffee – the Segafredo Zanetti way Segafredo Zanetti Italia Beverage Category Specialist Davide Vidoz walks us through the classic espresso drinks.

Tiramisu Recipe – An Italian Treat for Easter

Tiramisu Recipe - An Italian Treat With Easter fast approaching we thought we would share a favourite recipe of ours. It comes courtesy of former Masterchef contestant, creator of Kitchens Without Boundaries and fan of Segafredo coffee, Vanessa Baxter. Vanessa's Tiramisu recipe is an Italian treat that she says "It's what I want to eat on my [...] Continue reading

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