Here is my 2021 recap and there was definitely a lot of flat whites that were consumed, too many to recall. I actually am too scared to calculate how many I have ordered. The last few weeks of 2021 were honesty the worst. We found out 4 weeks before Christmas that our family wasn’t going …
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Looking back at 2020 and what I hope 2021 will bring
We made it, you should all be proud of making it to the end of 2020. What a strange year this has been. I’m not going to share my challenges and frustrations, as we all have experienced those. I want to share what I’m most proud of coming out of 2020 and what I hope …
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Le Creuset’s French Press Review and how to make French Press Coffee
My friends gave me this beautiful Le Creuset French Press in Carribean Blue for my 30th birthday. I know there are many mixed reviews of this coffee product, so I wanted to share my personal thoughts. I do love the look and style of Le Creuset, and have over the years grown our collection of their …
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Is a coffee subscription worth it?
With us all working from home on a more permanent basis, the need to have a high volume of coffee supply has become an important factor in my household. I have had a few times when I was on the last few beans and no new coffee on hand. So I decided to sign up …
Is Nespresso worth it?
Nespresso was the beginning of my coffee journey. My family bought me one for my 23rd birthday and that was about 7 years ago. I have since moved on to other coffee brewing tools such as the V60, Chemex and Aeropress, you can read this blog post here. But the convenience and quality of Nespresso …
Is coffee good or bad?
Is coffee good or bad for you? For many, coffee has become a ritual. It surely is a ritual for me, a way to take a break during a hectic work day, and a moment to share with friends and loved ones. So how much coffee can you actually drink in a day? I have …
Why I support local coffee brands
Why should you support local or think about supporting local coffee brands? This has been on my mind a lot lately. A friend of mine back in Cape Town shared a news article about how the coffee industry is nearing a global crisis. This was the perfect time to discuss this topic and you can …
When can we start saving the planet again?
Many are thinking, what is going to be the lasting impact of single use coffee cups during COVID. If that isn’t on your mind, it sure is on mine. It’s been months now since bringing your own reusable cup has been banned from coffee shops. Everytime I get a takeaway coffee, I’m reminded that this …
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