An Americano coffee is not a drink for the purists among us. By no means is it a straight-up espresso. It is not a filter coffee or drip coffee either. And it is not a latte, although some do add milk. How to make an Americano Coffee was an enigma that took me a while …
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When the snow melts, the trees grow new leaves, and shorts or skirts and t-shirts start to dominate our wardrobe, you know: summer is here, and it’s time to venture out into the wild. I love camping. Messing around in nature. Living with little of the comforts you know from home and just relax. It …
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The Hario V60 is one of the great tools to make manual pour over coffee. Any coffee enthusiast should, in my opinion, dive into pour over coffee at some point. The experience and taste are on a different level than say an espresso. Pour-over coffee is rich, but delicate and can bring out the best in your …
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The Chemex is one of the great tools to make your perfect pour over coffee. If you are a coffee enthusiast, you should try the Chemex. I guarantee you’ll love it. For one, it’s a great showpiece on your countertop. Second, its design is proven and long-lasting (it has been around since the 1940’s). And finally, produces …
This is a Hario V60 vs Chemex coffee maker stand-off! In the red corner… the Hario v60! In the blue corner… the Chemex! Let’s get ready to rumble! Come on! We’re coffee lovers. We are peaceful people, right? The Hario v60 and the Chemex are two very popular devices for making manual drip coffee or pour-over coffee. Pour-over …
Coffee lovers come in all shapes and sizes. Some love getting that special brew made by a the best barista they can find. Others invest in the best equipment to brew their caffeine delivery system from the comfort of their own kitchen. For some the time and effort that goes into brewing a cup of …
Grinding your own coffee is the best single thing you can do to improve the quality of the coffee you make and drink. But, should you chpose an automatic (electric) coffee grinder? Or a burr coffee grinder? Or are those the same? And what about hand powered coffee grinders? Pfff… a lot of questions. At …
Caffè sospeso, or suspended coffee, is a tradition originating in Naples, Italy. Customers in the local coffee bars drink their morning espresso (one) and pay for two. The receipt for the paid but not consumed espresso is left with the bartender. That way, anyone entering the bar that is unable to pay for their own …
Ever wondered, when you pour your steaming morning cup of joe: what exactly is coffee? It’s black, tasty (I hope) and energizing. But WHAT is it? The grounds don’t grow on trees. You probably know they come from coffee beans. But what are those? And where do they come from. I myself had only a …
