Raising the bar on coffee.
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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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Coffee lovers know the exquisite taste of chocolate-covered coffee beans. But, buying these yummy little treats can be expensive. Why not make them yourself? We are going to show you how to make chocolate-covered coffee beans. Fun fact: the caffeine content in… 17 coffee beans = 2 cups of coffee 5 coffee beans = 1 […]
American coffee options are always evolving and we see European specialties popping up in our coffee shops all the time. You’ve probably tried the Italian latte, with its creamy texture and fluffy milk foam, but have you sampled the tasty Spanish cortado yet? But wait, what’s the difference between a latte and a cortado? Let’s […]
What exactly are you getting in that delightful shot of espresso? You might be wondering how espresso is different from coffee, or how much caffeine it contains. There are several different ways to answer the question “How much is a shot of espresso?” For anyone wondering how much coffee is in a shot of espresso, […]
There are two espresso-based drinks that have become commonplace in coffee shops around the world. They are the Flat White and Cappuccino. When looking at the Flat White vs. Cappuccino, it’s easy to be confused and not really know the difference. The Flat White upset the whole balance of the coffee scene when it was […]
We get this question a lot. Can you eat coffee beans? The short answer is yes. If you can brew it, you can consume it. But you can brew tea from tea leaves, and you don’t see people walking around munching on dried mint leaves. Coffee beans are rather crunchy and bitter in their roasted […]