Coffee is an amazing way to start the day. Unfortunately, some just don’t have the time to prepare a freshly brewed or pressed cup every morning with work or school starting so early. To get a coffee fix, some resort to buying instant coffee. While, as a coffee enthusiast, you may shudder at the thought …
Here’s the strange thing about decaf: there aren’t many conversations about decaf coffee. Sure, the topic gets broached maybe once by a coffee-loving person. But then? Never to be brought up again. So, let’s do that exact same thing and talk about decaf just this one time. As a (former) barista, it wasn’t really a …
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Ever thought of quitting coffee? Whether coffee’s just too expensive (I’m looking at you, Dubai) or the instant coffee on the shelves just doesn’t make the cut, there will be a point in life where a coffee-lover will have to, sadly, stop drinking coffee. Right now is one of those times for me. As of posting, I’ve …
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Much to the dismay of baristas everywhere (including myself), let’s talk about a rather hot topic in the coffee world: instant coffee. As a trained barista and an avid coffee lover, my opinions on instant coffee could be seen as sacrilege. But, as a coffee-lover that travels to countries that don’t have a booming third-wave …
A cup of coffee late at night might seem tempting, but what are the consequences? Here’s a story on why sleep and coffee don’t mix well.
There are two times of the day: time for coffee and time for beer. The Oldhand Coffee IPA that Oldhand Coffee and Ravens Brewing made together brings these times together in a somewhat confusing harmony. Is this a beer you can drink in the morning or a coffee you can drink at night? With this, …
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In this edition of B.C. Beer Reviews we are taking a look at a Vancouver Island brewery, Tofino Brewing. They have come out with a porter for the winter by the name of Dawn Patrol Coffee Porter. This is an ode to a style that is popular during this time of year, and adding in …
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Fans of Friends and US actor Matthew Perry are mourning after news broke that Perry, best known for playing the loveable, wisecracking Chandler Bing in the smash hit TV show Friends, died on October 28. Aside from his much-publicised addiction issues, Perry was loved by many for the laughs he brought to many living rooms through his role in Friends. LWOS …
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In November 2017, I was in a rut, unsure and confused about what I wanted to do – and what the future held for me. Following a conversation with a recruiter, I embarked on a process which saw me ultimately move to Lisbon, Portugal. I will now bring you five things I have learned since …
The life of a freelance writer working from the cozy confines of their home can seem like a dream. The flexibility to create your own schedule and work in your pajamas certainly has its perks. However, it’s not all lounging on the couch with a laptop. Freelancers often grapple with work-life balance, where the boundaries …
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