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Coffee
How Many Ounces Are In A Cup Of Coffee?
What exactly is a “cup” of coffee? Did you know that Americans have been wrong for decades about how many true ounces are in a cup of coffee? Almost every coffee drinker in the U.S. will tell you that their “cup” of coffee is 8 oz. This is generally based on the measurement system that […]
What Is White Coffee?
White coffee isn’t a “light” or “extra light” coffee. Nor is it a flat white, cappuccino, latte, cafe au lait, etc. It’s not white because of additives, it’s white for a whole different reason. White Coffee vs. Regular Coffee The difference between white coffee and regular coffee is the roast. White coffee isn’t stronger than […]
How Long Does Coffee Last?
How does a drink as bold and stiff as coffee have the fragility to stale so quickly? Those who appreciate fresh coffee know there’s nothing worse than a bitter, rancid cup of stale coffee. It’s a taste you can’t forget! We are going to dive in and look at what causes coffee to lose freshness. […]
Why Can’t Mormons Drink Coffee?
Do you know someone who is Mormon, and they don’t drink coffee? You want to ask them why they don’t, but the fear of getting too personal stops you. Religions have different doctrines and principles which are followed. These doctrines vary between religions, and what may seem harmless to one religion is deemed off-limits by […]
How To Make A Flat White
What exactly is a flat white? First things first, a flat white is NOT the same thing as a latte. Now that that’s out of the way let’s get to what a flat white is and why this is such a common misconception. Did you know, people often mix up lattes and cortados too? Both […]
How Long Does Brewed Coffee Last?
Are you someone who nurses cold coffee throughout the day or partakes in drinking afternoon coffee that has been sitting on a burner for who knows how long? Have you ever wondered how long brewed coffee lasts? If this is you, we are about to open your eyes! For well-versed coffee drinkers, the point of […]
What is French Roast Coffee?
A Look at What Defines French Roast So many people assume that “French roast” refers to a top-shelf coffee that came from the regions of France. The exotic term depicts it as such, right? Oddly enough, this coffee doesn’t come from France. In addition to the assumption of its upper-crust nationality, those who are less […]
How to Make an Americano
What is an Americano? The Americano, also known as the Caffè Americano is one of the most popular coffee beverages in the United States of America. It’s essentially an espresso-based drink but is combined with hot water instead of steamed or foamed milk. One reason for the popularity of this beverage is its perceived healthiness […]
Where Does Coffee Come From?
We all enjoy a good cup of coffee, but have you ever thought about where your coffee comes from? It’s easy for us to recognize a coffee bean, but most of us wouldn’t be able to identify the actual coffee bean tree. Today we will take you through the origins of coffee and where it […]