Taylors of Harrogate Rich Italian Coffee Bags (10 Enveloped Bags Per Pack x 3 Packs = 30 Coffee Bags)

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One notable improvement in the manufacturing of coffee bags is the fact that they are 100% compostable. Something we have all come to expect from in the fight against waste. The bags are made from PLA, a plant-based plastic often referred to as BioWeb. Bioweb can be broken down in council compost bins. It cannot be broken down in domestic compost bins due to the heat which is required to decompose it. Coffee bags were perfect for my holiday. It was a real treat to have a fresh ground coffee using an ‘instant’ method of brewing: the bags removed grinding, steaming and circulating, and also the inconvenience of making one cup of coffee using coffee equipment. Again, Taylorsrecommend a brewing time of two minutes and I was keen to adhere to these instructions as I did not want an over-bearing, bitter coffee. I made this with a dash of milk.

For my first attempt at brewing I used a Taylors of Harrogate: ‘Rich Italian Roast 4’coffee bag and brewed it for two minutes as recommended in the directions. I had this as my mid-morning coffee.

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I took the bag out of its (individual) wrapper and put it in a mug, after which I poured boiling water. As stated, I left the bag to brew for two minutes. I then squeezed the bag at the side of the mug and added a dash of milk – my personal preference. The answer to whether coffee bags are better than instant coffee is: yes they are. With similar brewing times and with no apparatus required. Coffee bags contain all the flavour and aroma you would expect from a traditionally brewed filter coffee. Coffee bags contain whole coffee beans which have been finely ground before being added to a bag, it is then heat-sealed closed. With just a few minutes brewing the bag, a little squeeze at the side of the mug, you have a vastly superior cup of coffee compared with an instant coffee, with little to no mess. The ground coffee infuses the hot water, compared with instant coffee (dried coffee extract) which dissolves.

Disclaimer: My preference is for a full-bodied, strong, and rich coffee – but not bitter or ‘muddy’, just a hearty coffee that gives me a warm, satisfied feeling. I appreciate your 1 off box in the post but really do I have to beg for you yo please sell in the UK However, I was pleasantly surprised! This coffee bag has a much fuller flavour compared with the Rich Italian Roast, which, after drinking Hot Lava Java, I found to be quite thin and insipid. What coffee bags taste the best?However, despite being more expensive than a bag of ground coffee from the same brand, they are still super affordable. The convenience factor clearly outweighs the method of preparing ground coffee straight from a larger bag. How long have coffee bags existed? When brewing this coffee bag again, I trialled brewing for five minutes, and found that it did not ‘muddy’ or become bitter; instead, it felt more robust and gratifying – I did not feel the need to drink another one, as I do with some coffees when I don’t feel satisfied. As I have already said, my preference is for a strong coffee, so if you’re not partial to one yourself, I would recommend the Rich Italian Roast 4., brewing to the recommended two minutes or less, dependent on your taste. In fact, I quite enjoyed the Rich Italiancoffee bag, brewed at two minutes, on a hot summer’s day, as it tasted lighter and more refreshing than the Hot Lava Javaever would in this situation. Conclusion Although we were slightly intimidated by the claims of this being the “world’s strongest coffee” – it conjured up images of us bouncing off the walls within seconds of the fist sip – we were pleasantly surprised by this. We were expecting bitter, but we received smooth and we still got a buzz, but a tasty one!