When it comes to knowing your coffee, the cappuccino has to be right up there. It’s one of the most popular coffee drinks in the UK, second only to the latte. They made their way into Europe about the same time, and they’ve been gracing coffee shop menu boards ever since. In this blog, we’ll […]
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In coffee shops and kitchens around the world, there are people striving to make the perfect espresso – and the mark of a good espresso? Well, it’s the crema, of course. So, how do you achieve that beautiful, foamy texture that sits on top of an espresso? What is crema, and how is it made?
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Loose leaf tea is enjoying a well-deserved renaissance. Its promise of a full flavoured, fresher cup of tea is winning over a new generation of tea lovers. If you’ve only ever made tea using a bag or you need a refresher, we’ve put together this quick guide on how to make the perfect cup of
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Thanks to a new piece of software, we have integrated into our site it is now possible to subscribe to your favourite coffees and teas with Pumphreys Coffee. Keep forgetting to order your favourite coffee? Gone are the days of going without coffee or tea. Our new Re-Charge subscription software will securely hold your payment
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Pumphrey’s Christmas Opening Hours 2021 Pumphrey’s Brewing Emporium – Grainger Market, Newcastle (Commencing 1st December 2021) Monday 9am-5pm Tuesday 9am-5pm Wednesday 9am-5pm Thursday 9am- 5pm Friday 9am-5pm (Except 24th & 31st Dec 3pm) Saturday 9am-5pm Sunday 11am-4pm Closed From Saturday 25th Dec and Including Tuesday 28th Dec Wednesday 29th 9am-5pm Thursday 30th 9am-5pm Friday 31st 9am-3pm Closed From Saturday 1st Jan
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What is coffee quality? Part one – Grading A lot of work goes into each cup of coffee you drink. How do we determine a good cup of coffee? This is a multifaceted questing that I’d like to get into more deeply to help people understand where they can affect the process at home or
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Could Sumatra the best coffee growing region in Indonesia? Coffee lovers across the globe are buzzing about Sumatran coffee, supposedly the highest quality coffee in the whole of Indonesia. Its unique and complex flavour makes for a luxurious drinking experience, with a cup of Sumatra coffee said to be one of the best brews on
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Ethiopian coffee is deemed one of the best places in the world for coffee, here’s why! What is so different about Ethiopian coffee? If you consider yourself a fully-fledged coffee lover, you will probably already be aware of the fact that Ethiopia is deemed one of the best places in the world for coffee. In
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Kenyan coffee is known around the world as being one of the best, here’s why! Why is coffee from Kenya so good? If you are a fan of coffee, you will enjoy trying different varieties and coffees from all over the world. If you have never tried coffee from Kenya before, you need to make
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We love our Russian caravan tea, here’s a brief history on how it became so popular What is Russian caravan tea? A Russian caravan may sound like a cramped weekend away in the freezing snow, but it is in fact a type of black tea blend that is carefully constructed using several different tea varieties.
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