Ever wondered why two coffee brewing methods produce different taste when both use the same mechanism of having water poured over coffee grounds? – That’s all right, let us tell you how pour over VS drip coffee can give you very different results. Since the past few years, technological advancements in the coffee brewing industry … Read more
The way we drink our coffee has evolved in the past many years. If you are not getting the energy boosts with your drip coffee anymore, may be it is time to learn more about pour over vs french press coffee brewing methods. From the traditional dark and rich taste, to a more subtle and … 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