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
Tired of having your morning cup of Joe at that coffee bar every day? You should be – it might not suit your taste or your budget each time. Let’s help you get a decent coffee machine – and for that, this time we will talk about the best coffee maker under $100 available currently. … 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
There are many options in the market when it comes to coffee makers these days. To be honest, it is a real challenge if you are in the market for the best coffee maker under $50. As a good cup of Joe is by far the most anticipated thing to do in the morning – … Read more
Blasphemous as it sounds, this situation can arise. Maybe the Keurig coffee maker decided to quit on you. Or, you find yourself in a situation where you have the K cups but no coffee maker. It’s time to find your way out of this situation and get that sweet caffeine fix. But can you use … Read more
White vinegar is generally the preferred ingredient for cleaning coffee makers. However, there can be times when you want to clean the coffee maker, but don’t have white vinegar or alternatives at hand. As a procrastinator extraordinaire, I try not to skip the chance when inspiration strikes. At times like these, it is possible to … Read more