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1. How to keep coffee fresher for longer

   We get asked this question all the time. So, in this blog post, we thought we would share our top tips for coffee freshness. We'll also share our thoughts on whether you should freeze coffee at home..…

2. How to: get silky smooth flat whites

   Let's set the scene... You’ve had the perfect silky smooth flat white at your favourite cafe and you’ve decided to take the plunge and buy yourself a home espresso machine. 3 months have p…

3. Café Picon Bière

   Looking for a refreshing drink to enjoy in the sun?  Our wonderful Regional Manager, Harrison has created this fruity Café Picon Bière. Not too strong with plenty of zesty fruit not…

4. V60 Brew Guide

   Coffee brewing method: Filter coffee Skill level: Easy The perfect gateway pour-over, the V60 will give you confidence in learning how to treat filter coffee with the care and respect it deserves.&nbs…

5. How to make the perfect Irish Coffee

   An Irish Coffee is the perfect pick-me-up for cold winter days. It’s easy to make and uses relatively few ingredients (as cocktails go).  When it comes to coffee cocktails, our wonderful Ma…

6. How to steam milk and pour latte art at home

   Want to impress your friends and family with a perfectly poured latte design at the weekend? Check out our top tips for milk steaming and latte art at home.  Latte art is one of the hardest skill…

7. 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 four of our favourite e…

8. Iced coffee for hot days. 3 delicious recipes

   We've been brewing up our own delicious iced coffee recipes to welcome in the warmer days. Iced coffees are surprisingly easy to make (they're also faster and less faff than cold-brew coffee.) In this…

9. 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 taste great as black coffee with no milk at…