American coffee options are always evolving and we see European specialties popping up in our coffee shops all the time. You’ve probably tried the Italian latte, with its creamy texture and fluffy milk foam, but have you sampled the tasty Spanish cortado yet? But wait, what’s the difference between a latte and a cortado? Let’s […]
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How Much Coffee is in a Shot of Espresso?
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Best AeroPress Espresso Recipe
Many coffee enthusiasts have an AeroPress laying around somewhere in their kitchen. As coffee-making apparatuses go, the AeroPress remains one of the most cost-effective tools for brewing a quality cup of coffee. And at ~$30, it can also be a great introduction to brewing espresso in-house without the need for more pricey equipment. In the […]