ninjarefinery.com is built around two pillars. Gaming and Coffee. The crossover of the two is obvious to me. Marathon gaming sessions require a natural boost. Caffeine is that hit, and coffee is so rich and deep in the flavours and ways to brew/drink. You’re spoiled for choice. I’ve written posts about it many times, I’ve […]
Tag: Coffee
The history of the Café Latte
We’ve been a little quiet on the coffee-front recently. Largely due to wanting to find the best way to deliver coffee content. But that doesn’t mean we’ve stopped. It’s just time to be a bit more informative and loosen the reins a little. So, here’s a bit about the history of the Latte! The Latte […]
The coffee roasting process
When we buy coffee, we often read about flavours and roast profiles. Dark roasts, light roasts, medium roasts. Heck, a lot of places even infer that coffee strength is derived from the type of roast that has been achieved. Sure, that could imply the taste and bitterness and being “strong coffee”, but, whilst there is […]
A history of coffee in the UK
Coffee has a long and interesting history in the UK, dating back to the 16th century when it was first introduced to the country. Over the centuries, coffee has become a beloved beverage, with a rich and diverse culture surrounding it. The origins of coffee in the UK can be traced back to the Ottoman […]
How do they decaffeinate coffee?
Coffee is really popular around the world for its unique taste and stimulating effects, and a lot of us love that kick!. However, some individuals may want to enjoy the taste of coffee without the caffeine content. This is where decaffeinated coffee comes in. Decaffeinated coffee is made by removing most of the caffeine content […]
Quick Sip: Cold Brew Coffee Guinness
It’s no secret that here at ninjarefinery.com we love coffee. And whilst it’s likely not as apparent, Guinness is good in our book, too! So when I was told about the latest Guinness Cold Brew Coffee I got some cans in straight away. What’s not to love here? Guinness and cold brew coffee combined. I […]
Java Update: Coffee on the road
Sometimes, you’re out on the road, possibly hitting service stations on the motorway or even in the middle of an unknown town, looking for a coffee. You’re likely to have a slew of options, and of course there’s always a Starbucks or Costa peddling their coffee wares. Now, I don’t have any issues with big […]
Java Update: Coffee at home doesn’t have to cost a fortune – Hario V60
The hobby of home coffee-making can be a little bit snobbish, and people can get waaay too far into the science and extreme lengths to make the “perfect” cup. But the truth is, a good coffee and a few quid on a low cost setup can get you a great drink consistently. You don’t need […]
Blog – Coffee changes
It’s been a little while since any posts, but that’s fine, it’s in the name of progress behind the scenes. With a cool idea around the merch store that may or may not take place, a video review that I keep putting off, Skyward Sword keeping me busy and plenty of online games. There’s a […]
Java Update – Crackd Coffee: G-Force
The third and final review of the Crackd coffee trilogy. G-Force, the dark roast. I love a dark roast coffee, which I’m fairly certain I’ve written about enough on this site! I’m alaso a big fan of the other Crackd Coffee’s, so it seems like a no-brainer, right? Well……..G-Force tastes great, like a seriously dark […]