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Easy espresso martini cocktail recipes

We love a good espresso martini. The chocolatey sweetness, creamy mouthfeel, the heat of the liqueur all topped off with that buzz of caffeine. In this blog post we share three of our favourite esp…
Summer recipes for iced coffee and cold brew

In the midst of a heatwave, coffee lovers everywhere find themselves diving headfirst into a cold brew. But what is cold brew? Is it different to iced coffee? And how do you make it actually taste…
6 ways to make your coffee taste better at home

Want to know how to get your speciality coffee tasting better at home? In this blog post we share some easy life hacks to make your coffee taste better and improve your home barista skills. …
3 iced coffee recipes for Spring

We've been brewing up our own delicious iced coffee recipes to welcome in the warmer spring months. Iced coffees are surprisingly easy to make (they're also faster and less faff than cold-brew coff…
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 Head of Product and do a bit of a deep dive…
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 maker powere…
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…