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How to Pick The Best Coffee Grinder

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How to Pick The Best Coffee Grinder

The Scoop on Coffee Grinders

Our recommendations for at home coffee grinders starting from $100. What's the best fit for your coffee habits? 

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BOOM!! Fresh is Best!!

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BOOM!! Fresh is Best!!

You are given a bag of coffee and it’s kind of puffed up. Or you find a bag of beans in the back of the cupboard. How old are they? Are they still any good?

Sparkplug here to help you figure out if it’s fresh or not even before you taste it.

Read on to find out how to tell if your coffee is FRESH… or NOT.

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Espresso VS Everyone

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Espresso VS Everyone

What’s the difference between espresso and coffee? Do they come from the same bean? Does one have more caffeine than the other? Do I need to own a Fiat and speak Italian to properly enjoy espresso?

So many questions! And we’ve got some answers!

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How is Flavoured Coffee Made?

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How is Flavoured Coffee Made?

And why does it often taste bad?

How flavoured coffee is made, and why some coffees are just more flavourful than others.

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ETHIOPIAN COFFEE - Fun Facts!

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ETHIOPIAN COFFEE - Fun Facts!

Ethiopia - 5 Facts You Should Know!

You may know that I love to travel even more than I love coffee - and that’s a lot! And I’ve been very fortunate to have travelled, worked and lived all around the world. In all my travels, one of the most special places I visited - and the place with the best coffee by far - was Ethiopia.

Here are some quick facts about Ethiopia to ponder while you enjoy a cup of fresh brewed coffee.

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Mexican Cafe de Olla Recipe

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Mexican Cafe de Olla Recipe

The Mexican coffee recipe you need to try.

The Sparkplug Coffee Cafe De Olla recipe - now UPDATED with an Iced (Cold Brew) Mexican Spiced Coffee version.

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