Tag: Respect

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An evergreen since 1967.

It was THE song that made Aretha Franklin so famous. THE song of the civil and women's rights movement in the USA. And it completely turned Otis Redding's original lyrics and content upside down: All this woman wants is a little respect. Why this topic is still so important? Grab a coffee and read.

Without coffee without me? Let’s talk about employee retention.

Finding really good people - committed, interested, responsible - is an art. Retaining them and binding them to a company is definitely another. In this article you can find out how (really good) coffee can help.

What is sustainability? And does it work at all?

Hackneyed, misunderstood, vague, and yet one of the most important terms, one of the most important topics of our time: Sustainability. For some, an impossibility. For others, almost a substitute for religion. Let's try to bring a little more clarity to the topic.

Coffee + Potatoes = Irresistible cake?

Some recipes surprise with their choice of ingredients - and yet they are terrific. Like this coffee walnut cake made with potatoes (!). No joke and incredibly delicious. Unbelievable? Then give this recipe a try.

The cooking bag – an ancient idea, freshly thought.

Sometimes you realize that your grandma’s way of doing things might not have been so wrong. Even smart. Still today. The cooking back is one of them. It decreases the cooking time, replaces warming drawers, and on top helps to support families in South Africa. Curious? We gathered the most important info for you:

The fully automatic coffee machine – only for lazy people?

Isn’t this wonderful? You simply push a button – and there comes your cappuccino, espresso, latte, or café au lait. Sounds perfect. And for many it is. The so-called fully automatic coffee machine is very popular – also in private households. But is it really this great? We have put together the advantages and disadvantages of automatic coffee machines. A short guide for coffee aficionados to help with the decision making.

You do not need a green thumb if you have used coffee grounds!

If you are not new on our blog, then you know, that we like to provide some life hacks that involve used coffee grounds. And because we are in the middle of gardening season, we have some simple and practicable tips for you on how used coffee grounds can help boost the growth in your garden.

Toss it away?

It cannot be said, written, or explained often enough: Food waste is one of the reasons for the climate crisis. And thus, a major lever to change things. It’s quite simple.

Coffee and sports – how does that go together?

Cappuccino, espresso, drip coffee, flat white – that is pure indulgence (at least for us). But coffee is also a winner for athletes. The crazy story about “il campionissimo” Fausto Coppi, the professional cycling legend, supports that assumption. And some current studies prove it. Curious?

Good news on marine protection.

Originally, the high seas and all its resources are “common heritage of mankind” according to a UN declaration from 1970 (!). Meaning: No nation should get rich at its expanse. Which - as so often – did not work out. In March though, a “miracle” happened (according to the newspaper “Die Zeit”):190 nations agreed on a treaty text on protecting the high seas. It remains to be seen though if it will actually become effective. Curious?