[adsense] Lattes are one of the most well known and loved coffee drinks in the world, and it simply consists of 2 things: coffee and milk. But what sets apart an 'okay' latte from a GREAT latte? 2 more things: Fresh roast and on point steaming and frothing. The steamed milk is actually key here, and the frothing has more to do with the visual impact and texture … [Read more...]
Cappuccino History
[adsense] With cappuccino being the most consumed coffee beverage throughout the world, we should all know where it originates from. Take a look at this short video of cappuccino's interesting history. I'll give you a hint: Cappuccino's invention has something in common with chocolates invention. http://youtu.be/sgC_8TW3Hvg … [Read more...]
The Well Equipped Coffee Connoisseur’s Brewing Kit
[adsense] As any good coffee enthusiast knows, there's more required for ultimate at home brewing than just a coffee grinder and expensive coffee brewer. Achieving that blissfully perfect cup of coffee takes just the right amount of know how and the right set of tools. We're always here to help with the "know how", but what tools do you need to keep handy? A digital … [Read more...]
Explaining Different Types of Coffee Roasters
[adsense] Previously we introduced and explained different coffee roasts, but what about the roasters that roast the coffee to sweet perfection? Of course, there are smaller DIY roasting techniques, like using an air popper popcorn machine, roasting in a skillet, or roasting in the oven (of you're brave), but what we're referring to is the machines specially built for yours … [Read more...]
What is Double Brewed Coffee?
[adsense] You may have heard the term before, double brewed coffee, as it is used to make quite a few coffee drinks, such as Cafe Liegeois (mmmm), but what is it exactly? Not shockingly, as the English language is full of words and phrases that have two or more meanings, double brewed refers to two different coffee brews. However, the one thing these two have in common … [Read more...]