The Coffee Strength Scale Explained: What "Strong Coffee" Actually Means
The supermarket coffee strength scale is misleading. Discover what really makes coffee strong, the 1 to 5 caffeine scale, and the UK's strongest coffee. Written by Luke Dalton, former Royal Marine and UK Special Forces operator, founder of Contact Coffee Co.
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