[adsense]Powered by only a bike, a passion for cycling, and a love for coffee - designers (and students) Amos Field Reid and Lasse Oiva bring you the bike powered Velopresso Nike Cart. This was their submitted design as part of their final project at the Royal College of London, but the invention is so much more than that. In fact, its won awards. In 2012 it won both … [Read more...]
Mmmspresso Brownies
[adsense]Espresso and brownies...together! If this isn't heaven, we don't know what is. And the best part - they are super easy to make at home! Mmmmmm, we can smell them baking now!Ingredients1/4 semi-sweet chocolate chips2 eggs2 tbs of cold espresso1 cup brown sugar1/2 cup softened butter1 tsp vanilla2/3 cup flour1/2 cup powdered … [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...]
Coffee Percolators: They’re Basically Extinct for a Reason
[adsense]Comparing the coffee percolator to the Zeppelin would be pretty accurate - great in theory, but proving in the end to be a not-so-great idea. Most people, excluding the avid outdoorsmen who need an easy way to make coffee without electricity, don't even know what a percolator is or how it works. Here's a quick breakdown of the process before why percolating coffee … [Read more...]
Brewing the Best Espresso
[adsense]Espresso, one of the most popular coffee brews, has a thicker consistency than other coffee brewing methods and a much higher caffeine ratio. This higher concentration of coffee is obtained by forcing a small amount of water through very finely ground coffee. This strong coffee brew is often served as a stand-alone drink in the form of a shot, but it's also the … [Read more...]