Did you just spend considerable time trying to make espresso but ending up with awful shots that you just can’t drink? I am guessing you are wondering why your espresso is bitter, and feeling like you wasted time. Now you have to make a trip to the coffee shop to get your morning caffeine. …
The world of coffee is wide and varied, which is probably why so many of us are still confused about the sizes of a single and double shot of espresso. I got tired of guessing, so today I’ll explain what I found when I looked into how many ounces is a double shot. Every ounce …
Learning never stops in the coffee world and I’m happy you are here to dig deeper into this macchiato vs latte debate with me. Sometimes the differences between coffee drinks are black and white, but other times they are so subtle you will wonder whether it’s even worth it trying to understand the two. In …
If you’re obsessing over espresso and espresso drinks, you may be wondering what certain terminologies mean, like what is a macchiato? While the basis of many designer coffees is the same, the differentiating factor comes in with the varying quantities of coffee and milk. Some coffees have a considerable amount of foam, while other types …
You’ve probably heard of or even drunk a latte, but if you thought there’s little to explore in the world of creamy flavorful coffee beverages, you’re wrong. Nothing will usher you into this exploration as well as diving into a breve vs latte discussion. The breve isn’t as familiar as the latte, but it’s old …
Even if you’re a card-carrying member of the global coffee lovers club, let me ask you: What is a cappuccino? Do you really know? No matter where in the world you glance at a coffee menu, a hot, steamy cappuccino is always there. Essentially, this espresso-based beverage is well known for its thick milky foam …
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If you drink coffee regularly you have surely heard of Americano coffee, but why is it called Americano? Let’s talk about what Americano coffee is, where it came from, and how it’s made. Although it’s a very simple and basic drink, you can make it in a few different ways to cater to your preferences. …
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Have you been wanting to make espresso, but only have a Keurig machine? Is an espresso machine out of your budget? You’re in luck! Today I’m going to teach you how to make espresso with a Keurig machine. With this easy method, you not only can have espresso shots but you open up a whole …
For a great pour over brew, a few crucial elements must come together just right — the beans, the grind, the water quality, the water temperature, the ratio of coffee to water, and the pouring technique. In this article, we’ll be focusing on you finer details of your pour over coffee water temp. Yep, water …
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If the smell of your perfect cup of drip coffee is one of the highlights of your morning, that cup of coffee should taste amazing. If your cup of drip coffee is anything less than the best, we have a problem. Drip coffee may not be as fancy as other brew methods, but you need …
