WTF is Processing in Coffee?
Ever spotted the word “natural” or “washed” on coffee packaging and wondered what it means? James Hanson explains all. Coffee is surrounded by specifics: varietals, roasting profiles, brew times and ...
The best dairy alternatives for coffee
Dairy alternatives are all the rage now. But concerns about their environmental impact have cropped up lately. Although all vegan milks are way more sustainable than cow’s milk, there’s a ...
Honey processing, explained!
You may have heard the term "honey processed" thrown around a lot. So what is this mysterious category that sits in between natural and washed coffees? The Kore Directive's Sierra ...
The ultimate Christmas coffee cocktail!
This drink is a bold interpretation of the traditional festive eggnog, and its velvety smoothness with pops of complex coffee and spices is truly a treat for your tastebuds. The ...
WTF is Fair Trade and Direct Trade?
What is Fair trade and direct trade anyway, and do we really need to factor it in when buying our coffee? Fairtrade was originally set up as an admirable cause ...
Going for Gold
In issue 33, we featured this delicious rum cocktail as our Caffeinated Tipple. We still absolutely love it to this day, particularly as the weather gets cooler and we look ...
The best coffee cake you’ll ever eat!
Our resident foodie Safia Shakarchi whips up the most delicious coffee cake - pear, olive oil & chestnut cake with chestnut coffee cream! We may have waved goodbye to the ...
Our top 5 Antipodean cafes in London!
Back in 2009, speciality coffee in London was pretty hard to come by. This may be hard to believe, as there are tons of speciality cafes scattered in practically every ...
The history of hot chocolate
Luxurious and indulgent, hot chocolate is always a real treat. Hot chocolate. It’s the taste of sweet memories. The spoon bursting through the foil seal of a container. A steaming ...
Déjà Brew
With a plethora of reusable coffee cups now on the market, it can often feel like a minefield trying to pick the right one for you.So which one will you ...
Boozy coffee and cake!
Now that Autumn is upon us, chances are you're pushing the iced coffees aside and making room for more cappuccinos and mochas. It also means we can switch up our ...
Cooking with Coffee
What do you think of when we say cooking with coffee? Read on to see how you can transform savoury dishes with our favourite caffeinated beverage! Coffee and dessert make ...