Coffee

How to Use an Espresso Machine – A Beginner’s Guide

You may be wondering how baristas make consistently flavored coffee, especially espresso-based drinks. Maybe you bought your own espresso machine, wanting to replicate the taste of gourmet coffee served in cafés and coffee shops. You may also be stumped at how to function your espresso machine. Naturally, with all its sophisticated glory, it can be …

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Keurig vs Nespresso vs Verismo

Single-pod coffee is an easy, convenient way to get a taste of gourmet coffee at home or in the office, even if you’re on the go. Single-pod coffee machines have made coffee making a quick and easy affair, without compromising on quality and the like. That’s perhaps the reason single-pod coffee makers have stuck around, …

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How to Make Coffee

Coffee beans are not actually beans. They are the seeds of a cherry fruit. The most common varieties are Robusta and Arabica, the latter being the most produced worldwide. Countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America dominate the market as producers. Each source offers distinct qualities and tastes, due primarily to the differences in climate, …

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8 Common Coffee Questions Answered (You Won’t Believe #4!)

Although legend says that coffee dates back to the 10th century, the first verified evidence of its existence is from the 15th century. Fast forward six centuries and coffee is a beverage that over half of US consumers indulge in several times a day. As much as we love coffee, there are even more myths and mysteries …

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How to Grind Coffee Beans

There is nothing like the aroma and taste of coffee made from freshly ground coffee beans to make the perfect morning, but so many of us miss out by choosing instant, because grinding coffee beans is just too time-consuming; but it doesn’t have to be.  Grinding coffee beans is actually a simple process, particularly if …

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How to Use a Coffee Press

A coffee press is also known as a French press and works by allowing ground coffee and water to brew together in the lower part of the machine, before a mesh filter attached to a plunger is pushed down through the water, to separate the grounds from the coffee.  Brewing in this way creates a …

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How to Make Coffee Creamer

Many of us can’t start the day without our morning coffee but shop bought coffee creamer, while adding that touch of richness and luxury to your first drink of the day, can work out quite costly and can contain a lot of artificial ingredients.  But if you can’t do without your regular coffee creamer, don’t …

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How to Roast Coffee Beans

If you are a fan of fresh coffee and love the aroma and flavour of freshly ground coffee then why not try roasting your own beans at home, for the ultimate coffee experience in the comfort of your own kitchen?  There are a number of easy ways to roast your own coffee beans, from using …

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How to Make Cowboy Coffee

Cowboy coffee is renowned for its strength and ruggedness, perhaps reflecting the surroundings in which it is traditionally brewed. While portable stove coffee makers have perhaps replaced the need for some of the more traditional methods, it can still be fun to make while camping out under the stars.  There are many ways of making …

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How to Use a Coffee Percolator

With all the modern pod and espresso machines it’s easy to forget the old-fashioned coffee percolator but the good thing about it is, you can take it with you wherever you go, so you don’t ever miss out on your freshly brewed coffee.  From camping, to a holiday abroad, your trustee stove percolator is easily …

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