Coffee with extra kick

Yorkshire-based company, Taylors of Harrogate, has created its highest caffeine coffee yet in response to a growing demand for stronger coffee products and dark roasted coffee. Containing 25% more caffeine than its previous strongest, ‘Hot Lava Java’, the limited edition ‘High Voltage', boasts its largest roast guide yet. Its high caffeine content is down to the fact it is largely (75%) made from Indonesian Robusta coffee beans which, as well as being renowned for their high quality, deliver twice the amount of caffeine on average compared to Arabica coffee beans, which are also contained (25%) in this blend. The beans have been slow roasted for longer than usual until ultra-dark to maximise caffeine strength. Now you've really got something to buzz about.

‘High Voltage’ will be available from May to October to buy from Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, and Morrisons, RRP £3.49 for a 227g pack.





TrueStart Coffee
Talking of caffeine, how can you be sure how much you're actually getting in your regular cup? Not knowing exactly how much seems to be quite a problem for some people, so a new company, TrueStart Coffee, is tackling this conundrum by utilising a new technique to regulate and guarantee the caffeine content of their coffee. Apparently it's very important for athletes; studies have shown how the caffeine in coffee makes gym exercise feel easier, aids weight loss, improves endurance and performance in cycling and running, besides merely improving attention and alertness. Using the results of several studies, the coffee contains 75-115mg of caffeine per 2g serving, meaning 2 teaspoons provides the optimum amount for a 75kg person. All very technical.

TrueStart Coffee has initially launched as an instant coffee for maximum convenience, with plans to release a roast and ground version in the near future. It uses 100% handpicked Colombian Arabica beans and nothing else.