What exactly are you getting in that delightful shot of espresso? You might be wondering how espresso is different from coffee, or how much caffeine it contains. There are several different ways to answer the question “How much is a shot of espresso?” For anyone wondering how much coffee is in a shot of espresso, […]
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Flat White vs. Cappuccino: What’s the Difference?
There are two espresso-based drinks that have become commonplace in coffee shops around the world. They are the Flat White and Cappuccino. When looking at the Flat White vs. Cappuccino, it’s easy to be confused and not really know the difference. The Flat White upset the whole balance of the coffee scene when it was […]
How Long Does Ground Coffee Last?
Believe it or not, ground coffee begins to stale within around 20 seconds of being ground. This is because the surface area of the coffee particles is so small, oxygen can do damage faster than it can when the coffee is still in bean form. Since ground coffee doesn’t last or stay fresh for very […]
French Press vs. Drip Coffee – What’s the Difference?
What’s the Difference? We compare French Press vs. Drip coffee by looking at both brewing methods and evaluating their strengths and weaknesses. French Press and Drip coffee are both incredibly popular ways of making coffee. We are often asked: what is the difference in French press vs. drip coffee? Which one makes better coffee? To […]
Can you eat coffee beans?
We get this question a lot. Can you eat coffee beans? The short answer is yes. If you can brew it, you can consume it. But you can brew tea from tea leaves, and you don’t see people walking around munching on dried mint leaves. Coffee beans are rather crunchy and bitter in their roasted […]
What the heck is cascara?
In the last few years, a new buzzword has gained popularity in coffee/tea culture: “cascara”. You may be wondering, “What is this mystical sounding thing and how do I drink it?” Cascara, which means “shell” in Spanish is the outer skin of the coffee fruit. While most of the stuff we drink tends to be […]
3 Ways to Prevent Coffee Heartburn
This is a guest post from our friends at Camano Island Coffee. You can find the original post here. All too often, I hear people say ‘I can’t drink coffee because it gives me heartburn!’ Yes, acid reflux is a real problem that many people experience after drinking coffee. However, not all coffee is created equal! […]
For The Coffee Shop That Has It All
The Ripple Maker by Coffee Ripples Coffee shops are everywhere. And it takes a lot for a good coffee shop to stand out amongst all others, especially in a big city like New York or LA. Luckily, our friends at Coffee Ripples have figured out how to make your shop the talk of the town. […]
The Best Travel Mugs of 2018
Making a great cup of coffee doesn’t do you much good if you can’t take it with you on-the-go. A good travel mug is one that keeps your drink warm, doesn’t leak, and doesn’t impart any weird flavors. I looked at 3 popular travel coffee mugs and evaluated them based criteria that I find the […]
What is a French Press?
The French press, also known as the coffee press, is a full-immersion coffee brewing device known for producing a rich, full-bodied brew. It involves pouring hot water over the grounds, waiting the specified extraction time, then pressing down on a plunger to separate the coffee from the grounds. It’s prone to over-extraction but can be […]