Tweet[adsense]Indian Filter Coffee is a popular way to enjoy coffee in South India. It is a sweet, milky coffee drink brewed with dark roast beans mixed with chicory that are generally grown in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Kerela. This deliciously sweet brew is also traditionally served to guests as a welcome gesture.This form of drip brew is similar to using a coffee … [Read more...]
How to Brew With a Chorreador
Tweet[adsense] In Costa Rica they really know how to make coffee. The most popular method of brewing coffee in Costa Rica is with a chorreador, which coincidentally is also one of the easiest methods of brewing ever invented - minus just pouring everything into a drip-brew coffee machine and pressing start. We hear from anyone that has ever visited Costa Rica that drinking … [Read more...]
I Roasted It All By Myself
[adsense]I picked up some Kenyan green coffee beans a few weeks ago with the intentions of roasting them myself. I felt like I did all my prep work before purchasing: I read about roasting, watched roasting videos, learned about the different techniques. I even spoke with the coffee roaster who sold me the beans and obtained her advice. Her biggest piece of advice was to … [Read more...]
How to Make Sweet Colada (Cuban Espresso)
[adsense]Colada is one of those coffee drinks that once tasted you're simply addicted. Colada is traditional Cuban espresso that is a staple in many Cuban homes. One of the main differences between Colada and standard espresso or Turkish coffee is that it's sweet, due to sugar being used in the process. It's also widely believed to pack a much bigger caffeine punch … [Read more...]
Homemade Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino
[adsense]The Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino - the perfect dose of refreshment and caffeine on a hot spring or summer day. Whether you're sipping one to keep cool while running from your son's baseball practice to your daughter's soccer tournament, or simply kicking back and putting your feet up, the frappuccino is the perfect companion. Unfortunately, you don't always have … [Read more...]