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VAULT BLOG...WHY WE LOVE ARABICA!

by Oliver Pack • 06 Aug, 2019


 

You may have noticed that we brag about our 100% Arabica coffee . Although it does sound like something magicians say, it isn’t gibberish – it refers to the type of coffee species in which the beans are from.

There are over 100 coffee species , however the two main ones that are widely produced and sold are: Coffea Arabica and Coffea Robusta.

Brewing Happiness

Taste: Often Robusta has its taste described as burnt tires or rubbery, which… sounds disgusting.

One reason that the taste isn't as good for Robusta is that it has more caffeine (a natural way to protect itself from bugs!). Which may sound like a positive thing but caffeine carries a bitter taste which makes it an unpleasant drink. In fact the Robusta bean has almost double the caffeine of Arabica .

Natural sugar content: Arabica contains almost twice the concentration of sugar than Robusta. This factor also probably has a big impact on why we prefer the taste of Arabica.

Plants: Arabica plants grow about half the size of a Robusta, the yields are less and they are generally less hardy and more difficult to grow , all this leads to Arabica being slightly more expensive crop to grow... but its defiantly worth it!

Flavour compromise: Nearly all instant coffee is made with Robusta beans , but you don’t need to choose between convenience and flavour! Why not try our gorgeous ground coffee collection , make your own fresh filter coffee easily and conveniently without flavour compromise! https://www.thevaultshop.co.uk/coffee-tea

 

 


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VAULT BLOG...WHY WE LOVE ARABICA!

by Oliver Pack • 06 Aug, 2019


 

You may have noticed that we brag about our 100% Arabica coffee . Although it does sound like something magicians say, it isn’t gibberish – it refers to the type of coffee species in which the beans are from.

There are over 100 coffee species , however the two main ones that are widely produced and sold are: Coffea Arabica and Coffea Robusta.

Brewing Happiness

Taste: Often Robusta has its taste described as burnt tires or rubbery, which… sounds disgusting.

One reason that the taste isn't as good for Robusta is that it has more caffeine (a natural way to protect itself from bugs!). Which may sound like a positive thing but caffeine carries a bitter taste which makes it an unpleasant drink. In fact the Robusta bean has almost double the caffeine of Arabica .

Natural sugar content: Arabica contains almost twice the concentration of sugar than Robusta. This factor also probably has a big impact on why we prefer the taste of Arabica.

Plants: Arabica plants grow about half the size of a Robusta, the yields are less and they are generally less hardy and more difficult to grow , all this leads to Arabica being slightly more expensive crop to grow... but its defiantly worth it!

Flavour compromise: Nearly all instant coffee is made with Robusta beans , but you don’t need to choose between convenience and flavour! Why not try our gorgeous ground coffee collection , make your own fresh filter coffee easily and conveniently without flavour compromise! https://www.thevaultshop.co.uk/coffee-tea

 

 

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Cocktails in Film

  • by The Vault
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  • 26 Feb, 2018
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When we think of cocktails in film I’m sure there’s one or two that will spring to mind for everyone. Film hasn’t just created some unique cocktail recipes but has also made some trend massively across the globe. Here are some classic cocktails and their feature in film.


#1 James Bond: Vodka Martini

We think this must be the best known cocktail in film along with it’s catchphrase.

"Shaken, not stirred" is a catchphrase of Ian Fleming's fictional British Secret Service agent James Bond and describes his preference for the preparation of his martini cocktails and is perhaps the most synonymous catchphrase associated with cocktails of all time.

The phrase first appears in the novel Diamonds Are Forever (1956), though Bond himself does not actually say it until Dr. No (1958), where his exact words are "shaken and not stirred." In the film adaptations of Fleming's novels, the phrase is first uttered by the villain, Dr. Julius No, when he offers the drink in Dr. No (1962), and it is not uttered by Bond himself (played by Sean Connery) until Goldfinger (1964). It is used in numerous Bond films thereafter with the notable exceptions of You Only Live Twice (1967), in which the drink is wrongly offered as "stirred, not shaken", to Bond's response "that's right", and Casino Royale (2006) in which Bond, after losing millions of dollars in a game of poker, is asked if he wants his martini shaken or stirred and snaps, "Do I look like I give a damn?"

 

#2 Some Like it Hot: Manhattan

Much like a good cocktail, this film has a lot of unexpected ingredients that have made one of the most well loved films of all time. A mix of Jazz, mobsters, Marilyn Monroe, undercover cross dressers, no wonder they were ready for a Manhattan.

 

#3 Casablanca: French 75

Three parts signature bite, one part sugar, this drink is bittersweet just like the relationship between Lazslo, Ilsa and Rick in Casablanca. A truly classic cocktail in a truly classic film. Here's looking at you, kid!

https://www.thevaultshop.co.uk/cocktail-box/Prosecco-French-77-p99834527

 

#4 Sex And The City: Cosmopolitans

So many drinks were consumed during Sex and the City's run on TV and the big screen. The long-running show charted the four main characters' experiences trying almost every trend in drink, dining, fashion, and men. Yet one constant remained: the cosmos.

 

#5 Casino Royale - Vesper

Bond author Ian Fleming invented this recipe, or at least named it. Daniel Craig orders one Casino Royale: “Three measures of Gordon’s; one of vodka; half a measure of Kina Lillet. Shake it over ice, and add a thin slice of lemon peel.” On the fly, he names it after double agent Vesper Lynd. “Because of the bitter aftertaste?” she asks. “No, because once you've tasted it, that's all you want to drink,” he answers. How do you prefer yours, shaken or stirred?

 

#6 The Big Lebowski: White Russian

In the late 90’s, The Big Lebowski, starring Jeff Bridges, John Goodman and Steve Buscemi, became an instant cult classic. “The Dude, “Jeff Bridges’ character, was defined by his shaggy looks, dark sunglasses, and a strong preference for White Russians.

 

#7 Practical Magic: Midnight Margaritas

After several Midnight Margaritas, you might dance around the house like the wonderfully wacky Owens family witches in Practical Magic. As far as the list of ingredients go though, we think this one can stay well and truly in the magical realm!

 

#8 The Blues Brothers: Orange whip

This cocktail made a massive resurgence after the John Candy’s character (Burton Mercer) ordered “three orange whips” in a major scene in The Blues Brothers. The cocktail is made of rum, vodka, orange juice and cream and if it’s cool enough for the Blues brothers, who are we to argue?

 

#9 It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World: Old Fashioned

One of the first drinks to be called a cocktail, it dates back to the turn of the 19th century.

In a classic scene from this screwball comedy, Tyler Fitzgerald decides he needs a drink as he’s flying Benjy Benjamin (Buddy Hackett) and Ding Bell (Mickey Rooney) to their destination. “Make us some drinks,” he says. “You just press the button back there marked ‘booze.’ It's the only way to fly!” The FAA may disagree, but Old Fashions are perfect if you’re sitting in first class.

 

#10 The Seven Year Itch: Whisky Sours

This film has one of the most iconic images from all of cinema: Marilyn Monroe standing over a subway grate as her dress is blown up. The film also features the best recipe for a breakfast of champions. Richard Sherman, the man trying not to cheat on his absent wife, tells his secretary: “I'm perfectly capable of fixing my own breakfast. As a matter of fact, I had a peanut butter sandwich and two Whisky Sours.”

The first published account of a Whisky Sour is from an 1870 newspaper in Wisconsin. Another tale claims an English steward invented it after opening a bar in Peru around the same time, inspired by the abundant limes from a nearby grove.

 

#11 Bonfire of The Vanities: Sidecar

This has been a popular cocktail for decades and a favourite of Arthur from Bonfire of the Vanities who could not resist the cocktail made of cognac, orange liqueur and lemon juice in spite of his wife’s wishes for him not to drink.  While the cats away Bruce Willis’ character Peter encourages Arthur with a forbidden drink.  

 

#12 Fear and Loathing In Las Vegas: Singapore Sling

We were “sitting in the Pogo Lounge of the Beverly Hills Hotel... in the patio section, of course, drinking Singapore Slings with mescal on the side.”  The Singapore Sling launched Hunter S. Thompson on his journey in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.

The drink was invented in Singapore at the Raffles Hotel around 1910. This original recipe was lost, but decades later the hotel recreated it from interviews and found notes, we’ve been lucky enough to go to Raffles and we recon they’ve done a pretty good job.

 

#13 Cocktail: Red-Eye

From the most pivotal bar movie of the ‘80s comes this doozy. When Brian Flanagan (Tom Cruise) walks in to ask for a bartending job, Doug is mixing up a Red-Eye. Later, when Flanagan is trying to cure a hangover with pizza, his mentor explains the ingredients. Various drinks use the name, but it’s conceivable that Cocktail launched this variation into the world. It actually does help hangovers, as long as the egg doesn’t make you too nauseous.

 

#14 Groundhog Day: Sweet vermouth on the rocks with a twist

During the day that Bill Murray has to repeat over and over again, he takes Andie MacDowell to a bar. At first, he orders a Jim Beam on the rocks, a solid drink for any man. She orders this drink and then launches into a monologue about how it makes her think of Rome. The next time Murray orders her drink and impresses her by launching into the same reasoning.

 

See if you and your friends can list any more!

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VAULT BLOG...WHY WE LOVE ARABICA!

by Oliver Pack • 06 Aug, 2019


 

You may have noticed that we brag about our 100% Arabica coffee . Although it does sound like something magicians say, it isn’t gibberish – it refers to the type of coffee species in which the beans are from.

There are over 100 coffee species , however the two main ones that are widely produced and sold are: Coffea Arabica and Coffea Robusta.

Brewing Happiness

Taste: Often Robusta has its taste described as burnt tires or rubbery, which… sounds disgusting.

One reason that the taste isn't as good for Robusta is that it has more caffeine (a natural way to protect itself from bugs!). Which may sound like a positive thing but caffeine carries a bitter taste which makes it an unpleasant drink. In fact the Robusta bean has almost double the caffeine of Arabica .

Natural sugar content: Arabica contains almost twice the concentration of sugar than Robusta. This factor also probably has a big impact on why we prefer the taste of Arabica.

Plants: Arabica plants grow about half the size of a Robusta, the yields are less and they are generally less hardy and more difficult to grow , all this leads to Arabica being slightly more expensive crop to grow... but its defiantly worth it!

Flavour compromise: Nearly all instant coffee is made with Robusta beans , but you don’t need to choose between convenience and flavour! Why not try our gorgeous ground coffee collection , make your own fresh filter coffee easily and conveniently without flavour compromise! https://www.thevaultshop.co.uk/coffee-tea

 

 

Men's Gift Guide

by Georgie • 16 Apr, 2018
It can be a struggle to think of a gift for the man in your life, be it your dad, your brother, your friend, your husband or boyfriend there’s truth in the phrase “the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach”.

How Coffee is Made

by Georgie • 10 Apr, 2018
The Origin and making of Yirgacheffe Coffee. From its single origin to your table.

The Origin of "Cocktail"

by Georgie • 16 Jan, 2018
Here’s a quick history of the interesting possible origins of the word "cocktail".

Shaken Not Stirred

by Georgie • 10 Feb, 2017
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