Mexico SHG bean coffee 250 g

There is no accounting for taste: anyone who loves tofu and is friends with a culinary traditionalist devoted to pork chops knows that. Some flavour preferences should not be debated in company, let alone used to prove that pad Thai is better than pork knuckle. Yet in the culinary universe, planet coffee is special. Here, discussion and assessment of the same product — the roasted coffee bean — are the essence of life. Today we tackle a subject that both unites and divides coffee drinkers: coffee scoring.

Do you drink your coffee the same way every day? How about a new flavour and a fresh take on your daily cup? Combine pleasure with useful ingredients by serving yourself and your loved ones coffee with a few carefully chosen additions. If sugar and flavoured syrups are the only extras you know, it is time to explore some alternatives.

Many of us are used to the simplest way of making coffee: put grounds in a mug, add hot water and it is ready. Yet a little care can reveal much more of coffee's rich flavour and aroma. An espresso machine is one option, but not everyone has access to one. Can you explore a deeper flavour without professional equipment? Yes — try a French press.

Turkish coffee is attracting more and more interest. Contrary to a common belief in Poland, it is not simply ground coffee covered with hot water in a cup. How is it really brewed, and what gives it its distinctive flavour? Here is a guide to preparing and serving it.