In the second part of our guide to coffee trends, we share another collection of discoveries every coffee enthusiast should know. Curious about developments in the coffee world and the habits that shaped the market in 2020? Let us explore.
Trends touch almost every part of life, from fashion and interiors to food. In 2020, coffee trends deserve their own discussion too. Wondering whether you know them all, or whether something has passed you by? Let us find out.
For many of us, making a mug or cup of coffee is the first thing we do after waking, and something we can hardly function without. Yet we often make mistakes: brewing poorly, letting coffee go cold or buying the first product we see in a supermarket. These habits spoil the pleasure of our little black coffee, even though they are easy to avoid. Discover the mistakes every coffee lover should remember.
Who does not love coffee? Its wonderful taste and aroma wake us up and help us face everyday tasks. A little black coffee can be a moment of luxury and relaxation, a chance to breathe during a busy day or talk to someone close. But is that really how we drink it? Do we make time to savour it, or sip while doing something else and rushing between tasks? How much have we embraced the culture of “slow coffee”, and why should it interest us? Let us explore.
Christmas 2020 will be unusual for many of us. Some have called this year's intimate family celebrations “micro Christmas”. Yet the absence of bustling gatherings can be balanced by many small pleasures. And what could delight a caffeine lover more than the morning ritual of preparing the finest festive coffee Santa's elves ever imagined: eggnog latte?
Natural cosmetics that are easy to make at home are becoming increasingly popular. If we already have coffee in the kitchen, why not try it in a home-care routine? Ground coffee beans offer more than delicious drinks: they can also be used in homemade cosmetics for refreshed, younger-looking skin.
Wild rose is often overlooked, and many people know little about its properties. Most recognise it mainly as a tea ingredient and leave it at that. Let us give this undeservedly forgotten plant our full attention and discover why its flowers and hips are worth exploring.
We are turning to herbs more often, rediscovering their valued properties. Lemon balm is among the best known, and its tea is available in grocery shops, herbal shops and pharmacies. Do you know why people drink it, and how to brew it to preserve its valued components?
Have you ever tried coffee with alcohol? The flavours can work wonderfully together. Both coffee and alcohol call for moderation, and these drinks are best treated as occasional adult indulgences. Join us for a short history of the combination and several tried-and-tested recipes.
Christmas is a special time, full of warmth, joy and moments with family. Before sitting down together to enjoy it, there are a few essentials to take care of — the things without which the festive season would not feel complete.
Coffee with milk or without? Which do you prefer? Many of us can hardly imagine coffee in any form other than caffè latte, macchiato or cappuccino. Even habitual black-coffee drinkers enjoy a milky version occasionally. But cow's milk is not the only option on shop shelves: plant-based alternatives are increasingly popular. Which works better in coffee?