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The Skerton N grinds up to around 100 grams of coffee in one go, enough for about 10 cups.

Single origin espresso is pure and unique, while blends are made for balance and consistent quality. Which is better depends on what you’re looking for in terms of flavour.

Single origin beans are often roasted lighter to preserve their natural flavours. As a result, you taste more fruity or fresh notes that can quickly come across as acidic, especially with too fine a grind or too high a temperature.

Often, yes, because they are produced in smaller quantities and are more traceable. So you are also paying for quality, origin and sustainability.

Yes, as long as you adjust the grind and settings to suit the bean. Some single origins require a bit more finesse, but they work perfectly well in both manual and fully automatic machines.

No, the typical foam of Dalgona coffee is only created with instant coffee. Regular filter coffee or espresso won’t work, because the concentration and solubility are different.

Use equal parts instant coffee, sugar and hot water and whisk this with a whisk or mixer until it is light and airy. Keep whisking until you see peaks that hold their shape.

Yes. Heat the milk instead of using cold milk. The foam remains the same, but the warm milk gives a smooth and creamy twist to the coffee.

Use a decaffeinated espresso if you still want to enjoy a freakshake in the evening without lying awake.

Add an extra scoop of ice cream or use a little less milk when blending. This will make the shake thicker and creamier.

Biscuits, marshmallows, whipped cream and caramel sauce are classics. But pieces of brownie, popcorn or a mini doughnut always go down well too.

Bubble tea is usually based on tea with milk or a fruit flavour, while bubble coffee uses coffee as its base. Both contain tapioca pearls for that distinctive chewy texture.

Yes, unless you’re using pre-cooked pearls. Most boba needs to be briefly boiled and then sweetened for the best flavour and texture.

Yes. Heat the coffee and milk, and add the warm boba at the end. Just make sure you serve it straight away, otherwise the pearls will become chewy.