Coffee Brewing

If you want to up your coffee game then we seriously recommend reading our Coffee Brewing Methods Guide.  Additionally, you can click on some of the posts below to find out some specific information about different ways to brew coffee and pick up some neat tips and tricks along the way!

What Is The Ideal Extraction Time For Espresso?

What Is The Ideal Extraction Time For Espresso?

Most people prefer an extraction time of between 20 to 30 seconds. The ideal time might depend on the type of bean, the machine, and personal preferences.

Is Coffee A Fruit Juice? 5 Reasons Coffee is Better vs Juice

Is Coffee A Fruit Juice? 5 Reasons Coffee is Better vs Juice

Coffee isn’t classed as fruit juice because it is made from the nut of fruit rather than the flesh. Furthermore, juices are often extracted by squeezing.

Iced Shaken Espresso – 4 Delicious Recipes!

Iced Shaken Espresso – 4 Delicious Recipes!

Here's 4 delicious iced shaken espresso recipes (including Starbucks) which you can even enjoy during cold months if you want because of its irresistible taste.

8 Best Espresso Distributor Tools for Perfect Coffee Distribution

8 Best Espresso Distributor Tools for Perfect Coffee Distribution

An espresso distributor tool is perfect for professional & home baristas looking to up their coffee brewing skills. Here's the top 8 espresso distributor tools.

What Is the Best Water for Coffee?

What Is the Best Water for Coffee?

The best water for making coffee should be free from color, odor, and chlorine. It should have a pH level around 7 and a hardness level of approximately 68mg/L.

Why Doesn’t Caffeine Affect Me? 7 Reasons Caffeine Doesn’t Work

Why Doesn’t Caffeine Affect Me? 7 Reasons Caffeine Doesn’t Work

Experts agree the main reason why caffeine doesn't affect you is genetic. Other reasons include caffeine tolerance, medications, sleep deprivation, and coffee intake.

How Long Can Coffee Sit Out – Is Day-Old Coffee Still Safe?

How Long Can Coffee Sit Out – Is Day-Old Coffee Still Safe?

Coffee can sit out for up to 30 minutes at room temperature before you drink it. After that, the coffee flavor will degrade due to oxidation or milk turning sour.

5 Amazing Barista Oat Milks For Coffee Lovers!

5 Amazing Barista Oat Milks For Coffee Lovers!

Our favorite barista oat milk is the Oatly Oat Barista edition, because its fortified with B and D, tastes great, and can be nicely frothed. We also loved the organic.

How Long Can Coffee Creamer Sit Out?

How Long Can Coffee Creamer Sit Out?

Liquid coffee creamers can sit out for 2 hours, powdered coffee creamers can sit out at room temperature for 18-24 months, provided it's stored in a container.

Is Coffee Good For Sore Throat?

Is Coffee Good For Sore Throat?

Having a coffee while experiencing a sore throat will not send you directly to the emergency room, but it may do you more harm than good. In some cases, coffee can.

Can I Have Iced Coffee After Wisdom Teeth Removal?

Can I Have Iced Coffee After Wisdom Teeth Removal?

The short answer to the question, "can I have iced coffee after wisdom teeth removal?" is "no." Your fastest route to recovery is to go without food or water for as long as possible.

How to Like Coffee? 5 Tips You Need To Know

How to Like Coffee? 5 Tips You Need To Know

You can learn to like coffee by choosing a medium roast brew, adding flavor or sweetener to make the taste more palatable, or serving it with steamed milk.

Cold Brew Calories & Health Benefits

Cold Brew Calories & Health Benefits

A single serving of cold brew has up to 15 calories, which come from the carbs in the coffee beans. The beans are brewed longer, the result is more concentrated.

Oatly Barista Edition – Perfect for Home Baristas!

Oatly Barista Edition – Perfect for Home Baristas!

How to Make Delicious Espresso Without A Machine? French Press, Moka & More!

How to Make Delicious Espresso Without A Machine? French Press, Moka & More!

How to make espresso without espresso machine? There is actually a range of ways to make Espresso coffee, not all are expensive or space-consuming, either.

Coffee Brewing Cheat Sheet

Coffee Brewing Cheat Sheet

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How Many Shots Of Espresso Is Too Much?

How Many Shots Of Espresso Is Too Much?

How much espresso is too much? To avoid the side effects of caffeine, health experts recommend drinking at most 4 cups of coffee or 6 espresso shots per day.

Ristretto vs Long Shot

Ristretto vs Long Shot

The main difference between a ristretto vs long shot is the volume of water used to brew the espresso shot. A ristretto uses half the water of regular espresso.

What Is A Macchiato?

What Is A Macchiato?

What is a macchiato? It's an espresso with less foamed milk at its top which originated in Italy and is commonly known as coffee macchiato or espresso macchiato.

Cappuccino vs Latte – What’s the Difference Between a Latte and a Cappuccino?

Cappuccino vs Latte – What’s the Difference Between a Latte and a Cappuccino?

Cappuccino vs Latte? The main differences between a cappuccino and latte is the size of the coffee drink and the espresso to steamed milk ratio.

Cortado vs Latte: The 3 Main Differences

Cortado vs Latte: The 3 Main Differences

The main differences between a cortado vs. latte are the size of the drink and the coffee to steamed milk ratio. A cortado has equal parts milk and espresso.

Is it Espresso or Expresso?

Is it Espresso or Expresso?

Espresso is the more commonly used noun, and you can correctly use it in every country except France, where it's an Expresso. Both words have the same meaning.

What is a Breve Coffee?

What is a Breve Coffee?

Breve coffee is an Italian drink that combines espresso with steamed half-and-half instead of milk. Although Breve coffee has a creamier and richer taste than other drinks.

How many shots of espresso in a venti?

How many shots of espresso in a venti?

A Starbucks venti hot drink contains 2 espresso shots. In contrast, venti iced drinks contain 3 espresso shots, a Venti Americano includes a whopping 4 shots!

What is espresso?

What is espresso?

What is espresso? Espresso is a full-bodied shot of coffee brewed by forcing almost boiling water under high pressure through finely-ground coffee beans.

Moka Pot vs Percolator – Which Makes Better Coffee?

Moka Pot vs Percolator – Which Makes Better Coffee?

Moka pot vs percolator? You should choose the Moka pot if you like your coffee robust and complex. The percolator lacks finesse when it comes to brewing.

Percolator vs French Press – Which One Makes Better Coffee?

Percolator vs French Press – Which One Makes Better Coffee?

It's challenging to identify a winner in the French press vs percolator debate because it boils down to personal opinion. For me, French press is the way to go!

Percolator vs Drip Coffee Maker Comparison

Percolator vs Drip Coffee Maker Comparison

Percolator vs drip coffee maker? Because the taste and texture of coffee are reliant on the mechanics of the machine, each gives a different coffee experience.

3 Delicious Nespresso Iced Coffee Recipes!

3 Delicious Nespresso Iced Coffee Recipes!

Here are 3 of our favorite Nespresso Iced Coffee Recipes, all of which taste delicious and are super easy to make. Try them out today and impress your friends!

Nespresso Tea Pods – Essential Buying Guide

Nespresso Tea Pods – Essential Buying Guide

Keep reading to find out more about the fantastic Nespresso tea pods. Whether you prefer Nespresso chai latte, green tea or decaf we have a tea capsule for you!

9 Coffee Brewing Methods: Learn How to Brew the Best Coffee!

9 Coffee Brewing Methods: Learn How to Brew the Best Coffee!

Need help choosing between Coffee Brewing Methods? Discover how to brew the best coffee using french press, moka pot, aeropress, espresso machines and more!

A Guide To The History of Coffee (And 15 Interesting Facts) ☕

A Guide To The History of Coffee (And 15 Interesting Facts) ☕

The history of coffee is a fascinating story. Read our coffee history guide today and discover interesting facts about coffee such as where did coffee originate.

How To Make A Frappe (in 2 super simple steps!)

How To Make A Frappe (in 2 super simple steps!)

Want to learn How To Make A Frappe? Actually, it's easy and this recipe will teach you to make a frappe in 2 super simple steps. Try it out for yourself today!

What’s the Difference Between a Frappuccino and a Latte?

What’s the Difference Between a Frappuccino and a Latte?

The Frappuccino and latte are simply two different drinks, despite sharing similarities such as including milk in their recipes. The Frappuccino is a Starbucks trademark.

Best Coffee Creamer for Weight Loss  [3 Things You NEED to Know!]

Best Coffee Creamer for Weight Loss [3 Things You NEED to Know!]

I’ve tried a lot of options until I reached the Best Coffee Creamer for Weight Loss. Today, I’ll share with you my top 5 picks plus 3 things you need to know!

5 Best Powdered Coffee Creamers: Honest Reviews and Buying Guide

5 Best Powdered Coffee Creamers: Honest Reviews and Buying Guide

Best powdered coffee creamer? If you’re short on time, you can save yourself hassle by opting for our favorite powdered coffee creamer: Nestle Coffee-Mate.

Can you make Hot Chocolate with an Espresso Machine?

Can you make Hot Chocolate with an Espresso Machine?

Can you make hot chocolate with an espresso machine? YES! Mix 5oz of milk & 1oz of hot chocolate, stir until dissolved, foam the mixture with steam wand and..

Podcast 56 – Black Gold The Movie

Podcast 56 – Black Gold The Movie

An insightful conversation with the directors, cinematographers, and producers of the documentary film, "Black Gold - The Movie," Mr. Nick Francis and Mr. Marc Francis.