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How to get the best out of alternative milks in coffee

How to get the best out of alternative milks in coffee As we write this, it’s Veganuary and many coffee drinkers are ditching the dairy. At Extract, we’re big advocates of filter coffees which…
How to brew filter coffee in cold weather

It’s cold so let’s talk about temperature, in brewing coffee. Ever noticed that it's harder to extract more complex flavours from your filter coffee in colder weather? In this quick post, E…
How to keep coffee fresher for longer

'How do I keep my coffee fresher for longer?'It’s a question we get asked frequently. So we decided to sit down with our very own Dan Lacey, Extract’s Regional Manager for the South West and do a bit…
v60 coffee brewing guide

Coffee brewing method: Filter coffee Skill level: EasyHeard the term 'pour over coffee,' but not too sure where to begin? Get started with this beautifully simple brewing method, using the rel…
Summer recipes for Iced coffee and Iced tea

We've tested on-trend, seasonal ingredients to devise this mouthwatering cocktail menu selection to inspire your menu this summer. Expect cocktail recipe classics with a twist, aromatic herbals, vi…
Chemex coffee brewing guide

Coffee brewing method: Filter coffee Skill level: Medium The Chemex. An elegant, timeless brew method, perfect for the entertainer. This is the ideal piece of coffee brewing kit if you a…
Aeropress coffee brewing guide

Coffee brewing method: Espresso or filter coffee Skill level: Easy The Aeropress is a simple and popular coffee brewing method. It's a lightweight and robust plastic coffee machine powered…
Spring iced coffee recipes

For those looking for a more sustainable alternative to ready-to-drink iced coffees, we've been brewing up our own delicious iced coffee recipes to welcome in the warmer Spring months. Here's our r…
Cafetière coffee brewing guide

Coffee brewing method: Filter coffee / Immersion Skill level: Easy French Press; cafetière or plunger. Loads of us have got one, most of us have used one, but how many of us really know how to…