Some Rare Coffees

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As the expression says, « It takes all kinds… ». And, as for wine, some prefer theirs strong, mild, fruity, etc. Same thing for coffee. So there’s no right and wrong here. In this post, I’ll try to introduce you to some rare coffees and get you to know them better. Two of them are available here at Café-Direct –> Try them!

KeepCup – Keep the Cup! (Promo ended)

Reusable KeepCup

The title says it all! What’s great about the KeepCup is that it: is a replica of standard size disposable paper cups you find in any coffee shop or “get your coffee and go” kind of store. fits perfectly into most coffee makers, car cup holders and many bicycle bottle holders. is graduated on the…

Coffee Amandine

While we’re waiting for spring to show up to warm up this endless winter, why not pamper ourselves with a sweet almond and ice cream treat to remind us that summer is coming!! Try it! You’ll thank me later Coffee Amandine Ingredients (for 2 cups) : 1/4 teaspoon of almonds extract (1ml) 1 1/2 cups…

Get 10% More Love !

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Valentine’s Day Promo This promotion is for all coffee lovers… From February 4 to February 8 2012, get 10% more coffee for free (454 grams becomes 500 grams) Furthermore, those who order Cookies Stefanie cookies will receive them in a pretty gift box*. Perfect as a gift for your Valentine ! Chocolate lovers will not be left behind! Get 14% off…

Café-Direct Suggestions for Valentine’s Day

Valentine's Day Coffee

Valentine’s Day is less than a month away! For some of you, this will be a difficult time but, for others, it will be a time to celebrate. Whether you are single or in a couple, why not use this occasion to reinvent your coffee!? Go ahead! Let your imagination run free and impress your Valentine, friend or yourself…

Cocooning Coffee

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At the beginning of the year, what can be better than a great cup of coffee to warm yourself up and recover from the Holidays… Even better if it’s an alcoholic coffee drink ;o) So, here’s my cocooning coffee recipe with a delicate hint of maple to remind us that spring is coming! Yes I…

Calypso Coffee Recipe

Calypso Coffee

Sadly, fall is already at our door… So, in order to warm up heart and body, what better than to wrap yourself in a warm blanket with slippers on while drinking a great coffee treat!! In the next few weeks, I will try to show you some of the classics of coffee drinks with alcohol…

Foamy Promotion (ended on June 1st)

Cafe-Direct Soap Promotion

Following the publication of our articles on coffee grounds, I had the idea to make a soap based on our coffee. But unfortunately, I do not have this talent… Nobody’s perfect! On the other hand, someone I met on Twitter has that talent! She’s owned her small soap handcrafting business for 5 years called Les Créations…

Choco Promotion (ended on April 24 2011)

Coffee and truffles

This promotion has ended Who said that treats were for children only? After a great meal, what better than to have a truffle with your coffee! No, I’m not talking about rare mushrooms but about a chocolate treat invented in 1895 by a pastry cook named Louis Dufour. Truffle… there’s MY definition of a treat…

Coffee Personalities

Cups of different kinds of coffee

(This post was originally written by Nancy for our French Blog and I translated and adapted it) The way you order or prepare your coffee could say a lot about you. That is what the 2010 book « The You Code » written by Judi James and James Moore reveals. Same thing with the ingredients you put…