Dale Gordon Nespresso machines are, for the most part, the best pick for single-serve espresso machines. The brand has a range of options and models so you can find the best-suited machine. For this article, I’ll focus on two very cool machines that can brew coffee as well as espresso. And they achieve this in a rather … Read more
French Press and Drip Coffee Machines are both popular ways of brewing coffee. While they are very different processes, it’s impossible to avoid comparisons between these two. A comparison of French Press vs Drip Coffee is essentially looking at the methods employed. In large part, the results depend on your palate. It is futile to … Read more
A cold frappe goes great with a hot summer day. And let’s be honest, even if it’s not summer, we won’t mind enjoying a nice frappe anyway! The popular beverage is everywhere and is available in several flavors and forms. Given the variations in the frappes sold, it is fair to wonder what is a … Read more
Cappuccino is a popular and favored drink. We know that it has its roots in coffee and that is the reason for its unique flavor and kick. Yet, us coffee lovers have to sometimes where our caffeine intake is headed. How much caffeine is in the cappuccino I’m about to enjoy? There are several questions … Read more
Those of us who buy whole coffee beans have to deal with the question of how long to coffee beans last? The entire point of getting coffee beans is to enjoy the taste benefits that come from fresh ground coffee. Beans are edible products and instinctively, we believe there is a date when roasted coffee … Read more
As food items, K cups usually come with a “use by” or “best before” date. Passing the best before date doesn’t essentially mean that the K cup is no longer fit for consumption. It is very likely that you can still brew a good cup of coffee from such K cups. The larger question is … Read more
Knowing how to froth milk opens up the path to brew your own latte, cappuccino, and other beverages at home. There are several options and gadgets available to froth milk. Knowing how to use a milk frother will make the whole process a lot easier and smoother. For this guide, I’ll stick to the use … Read more
Frothed milk is the key to good texture and mouthfeel from your beverage. Knowing how to froth milk is more than just getting bubbles on milk. You want the bubbles to be tiny and of near consistent size. Using gourmet coffee beans and an excellent espresso machine will give you a great shot of espresso. … Read more
Given that a lot of us are dependent on coffee, it could be argued that we have an indirect dependence on coffee makers. Getting the right coffee maker is important to brewing a delicious cup of coffee. Not being beholden to the coffee maker is important too! Knowing how to brew coffee without a coffee … Read more
White vinegar is the top suggested substance for cleaning coffee makers. However, it’s not always the best option and there can be other legitimate reasons for users avoiding vinegar. Thankfully, there are other, equally (or even more) effective ways to clean coffee makers. For this guide, I’ll focus on how to clean a coffee maker … Read more