Results tagged “coffee”

If you're concerned about CO2 emissions and countries' carbon footprint, then this mug might suit you (or a friend ..)




As the mug fills with a hot beverage it displays the carbon footprints of the various countries on the world map.

So you can feel guilty whilst indulging in a coffee?

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I take my coffee quite seriously, so this kind of thing really appeals to me:

It's a complete espresso coffee travel kit which comes with an electric espresso coffee machine, two mocha cups (ie. small espresso size cups), saucers, spoons and a small pack of Illy coffee (one of the best brands you can get, though it's quite pricey!). And the entire thing comes in a nice little travel bag.

Pretty cool!

The only thing that isn't 100% clear from the product description is whether the electric supply is switchable or not (ie. can you use it in the US as well... ). I suspect it isn't, but it's a pity they don't mention that little detail.

Pricing seems to be around the 220 euro mark, so it's not cheap, but it's not the kind of thing that you'd expect to pick up at rockbottom pricing anyway

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I don't function properly until I've had a couple of cups (or mugs) of coffee in the morning.
Of course the problem with coffee is that it tastes disgusting when it's cold (unless you're a real freak and actually enjoy cold coffee with milk...)

So what happens?

You grab your mug of coffee, put it on your desk and next thing the phone rings or you get otherwise distracted.

End result?

Your coffee gets cold before you get a chance to drink it and you accidentally end up getting a mouthful of cold brew.

Is there a solution?

Well you could use one of those coffee warmer things, but while I have one I don't think the idea of constantly warming my coffee is that palatable. Sorry ! I just prefer my coffee fresh.

Another option is to use one of these special mugs:



When the beverage is hot (or warm) it shows "on" and, naturally, when the drink (in my case coffee) cools then it changes to "off".

Now the only problem I'd have is whether the mug would fit on our coffee machine or not ....