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FAQs & Tips
If it’s your thing, how about replacing alcohol with coffee?
Whether you are eliminating alcohol - or cutting back (maybe Damp January is more your style) here are 5 benefits of substituting some - or all - alcoholic drinks with COFFEE.
Searching for the perfect gift?
The stars aligned and helped us map out the best gifts for the entire year, no matter what the occasion is.
Let us help guide you towards the perfect gift!
All of these gift ideas are available online and are from women-owned Canadian businesses. Yup, that includes Sparkplug, of course!
Our recommendations for at home coffee grinders starting from $100. What's the best fit for your coffee habits?
Gifts for Moms - Mother’s Day or ANY DAY!
Mother’s Day, birthday, anniversary, new baby, or just because she’s awesome, we have some great gifts ideas that are guaranteed to make a mama smile.
ALL of these gift ideas are available online and are from women-owned Canadian businesses. Yup, that includes Sparkplug!
You are given a bag of coffee and it’s kind of puffed up. Or you find a bag of beans in the back of the cupboard. How old are they? Are they still any good?
Sparkplug here to help you figure out if it’s fresh or not even before you taste it.
Read on to find out how to tell if your coffee is FRESH… or NOT.
Reusable cotton coffee filters
Handmade-in-Canada cotton coffee filters can be reused hundreds of times! Eco and budget friendly!
What’s the difference between espresso and coffee? Do they come from the same bean? Does one have more caffeine than the other? Do I need to own a Fiat and speak Italian to properly enjoy espresso?
So many questions! And we’ve got some answers!
Worried about your caffeine intake?
Are you wondering about how much caffeine is too much? Most of us are not aware of how much caffeine is in our food and beverages, let alone if our caffeine consumption is a problem!
For most people, low to moderate caffeine intake is not a concern. It may even offer some health benefits! (More about that another time.) Read on to learn more about coffee and caffeine….
