Over the weekend I saw that Costa Coffee have released a range of canned, cold coffee drinks. Never one to shy away from a new gimmick and coffee drink, I of course leapt at the opportunity to give them a go! Of the 3 available “Straight Forward” (Americano), “Smooth Sidekick” (Latte) and “Sweet Sidekick” (Caramel […]
Coffee drinks are always fun to try. The spin that people put them on generally boils down to new flavours, different syrups or perhaps different roasts. Iced coffee is great in the summer, and honestly, despite the heavy milk and sugar content, I like a cold coffee drink from time to time. Not so long […]
When you think of coffee, you think perhaps of Italy or France? With the rise of single origin beans, you probably even think of Ethiopia or Columbia, even. With small UK roasters taking off in a big way, you might even think of London or somewhere like that. Do you ever think “Cornwall”? Being honest, […]
Until a little while ago, a Moka Pot wasn’t something on my radar. That little stovetop kettle thing that you see on TV or in films, or in my case, in games. I knew it was coffee-related, but had no clue what it really was. Playing Red Dead Redemption 2 had me making coffee at […]
Let’s be fair, when you see the words “Coffee” and “Cola” bunched together, you’d perhaps expect them to be on a receipt where multiple people have ordered drinks. Not Coffee-flavoured cola…… So of course when I saw this sat on the shelf down the drinks aisle at my local Tesco, I had to give it […]
I gave the Costa cold brew a bash and it was ok. How does the Starbucks attempt hold up? Pretty well actually. Being honest, I have a real soft spot for the Starbucks house blend. The darkness, the smokiness. It’s a favourite (no doubt coffee purists will hate it, but, whatever, I really enjoy the […]
It’s personal taste, but I think it’s fair to say that the combination of coffee and hazelnut is a classic, and a great blend of flavours that just works. So when I saw the “Caffe” in the chiller aisle the other day, and read that it was a coffee and hazelnut drink, what choice did […]
Cold Brew has been a pretty big deal in the past couple of years, with every man and their dog giving it space on their summer menus. I mean, let’s be fair, cold coffee isn’t exactly high up on my list of favourite things. However coffee that’s gone cold is a very different beast, compared […]
Frankly, it’s embarrassing how long it’s taken me to get this review together. Not only did The Baytown Coffee Company send me the “Bay Bank” blend to review, but I’ve had it half-written for months. The truth is, I love doing this, and I always want to make sure it gets my full attention. Half-assing […]
My coffee coverage is going to improve, I’ve got bags of beans to get through, but I don’t rush the process. In the meantime, here’s a quick review of an instant-drink coffee in a can from Starbucks. I know, I know “Starbucks is what’s wrong with coffee” blah blah blah. Actually, their espresso roast is […]