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Light roast contains slightly more caffeine per bean because it has been roasted for a shorter time. The difference is small, but it is there.

Light roast has a higher acidity. That gives those fresh and fruity flavours that many coffee lovers enjoy.

Medium and dark roasts usually work best for espresso. They are better balanced and deliver a fuller flavour, especially when combined with milk.

Single origin often has a more pronounced flavour, while a blend is more balanced. Which is better depends on your preference.

The strength depends more on the roast and brewing method. Single origin can taste more intense due to the pronounced notes.

With blends, roasters can create a consistent flavour. This way, you can be sure your coffee tastes the same every time, regardless of the season.

A good blend is carefully composed and requires a great deal of knowledge from the roaster to achieve the right balance.

Blends are often a bit more forgiving, but with the right settings you can also make delicious espresso with single origin beans.

Specialty coffee is coffee of high quality that scores at least 80 points according to international standards and is known for better beans, more flavour and a clear origin.

Specialty coffee is more expensive because more attention and work go into the entire process, from cultivation and selection to roasting and freshness, which results in higher quality and better flavour.

Supermarket coffee isn’t necessarily bad, but it’s less focused on quality and flavour, which often makes it flatter and more bitter than specialty coffee.

You can brew specialty coffee at home with the right beans and a good brewing method, allowing you to get more flavour and nuance from your coffee at home too.

Kiss of Fire coffee consists of strong coffee or espresso, rum, sugar and a layer of whipped cream. Sometimes extra flavours are added such as cinnamon, chocolate or coffee liqueur for variety.

Dark rum is used most often because of its warm and slightly sweet flavour. You can also vary with coffee liqueur or a combination of both for a smoother and fuller flavour.

You can replace the alcohol with syrups such as vanilla or caramel. This keeps the drink warm and full of flavour, but without the alcoholic kick.