Shawna N. 
For years, I was firmly in the death before decaf camp, but as I’ve gotten older I’ve had to add decaf to my nightly coffee routine so that I get better sleep. And if you’re wondering if there’s really any difference between decaf and regular coffee, then the answer is YES! There are several ways … Read more
When it’s hot out and I am in serious need of coffee, I enjoy popping into a local coffeeshop for an iced latte. But if I’m near a Dunkin’, then I go for an iced coffee to cool me off and quench my need for caffeine. But is there really any difference between an iced … Read more
If you’ve got a dog, then you already know that they get into everything. And if you’re eating or drinking something, then they have just got to have it. Coffee is no exception. Like most dog owners, you probably let your dog sample human food pretty regularly. But should your share your coffee with your … Read more
As you’re enjoying your morning coffee, you might notice that your cat is interested in what you’re doing. It may even be trying to sneak a sip when you put your cup down. But should you let your cat have some of your coffee? Or it is bad for them? The answer is no, your … Read more
It’s morning again, so you stumble over to the coffee maker and reach for the coffee and a filter. But you’re out of filters! Oh no! Now what? You might be thinking – what can I use instead of a coffee filter? The answer is lots of things – from a paper towel to a … Read more
Are you the sort of coffee drinker who is all about espresso with just a wee bit of milk to cream it up? If so, you might think that there’s not much difference between a macchiato and an espresso. You’d be wrong. Sure, at its core both are just espresso with milk…but they are each … Read more
Though it’s not something you encounter on the regular, every so often you’ll be in an upscale coffee shop and hear someone order a ristretto. And if you’re like me, then you’re thinking, wtf is that? when it reaches your ears. I got tired of not knowing the difference between two, or if there even … Read more
Do you normally order up an espresso at your local coffee shop, but you’re putting some feelers out there for a new drink? If you’ve seen the cortado on the coffee bar menu, then you might be curious how it compares to the espresso. Well, if your palette is looking for something a bit more … Read more
Sometimes when I want a coffee, but I don’t want to deal with the fatty taste of milk, I’ll opt for an Americano instead of one of my regular go-to drinks. But before I started doing that, I wasn’t really sure what an Americano was like compared to my normal espresso drinks. And when I … Read more
Two coffee drinks with very similar names – or are they they exact same drink? Well, if you find yourself in a local coffeeshop wondering the exact same thing, then you’re in the right place. Seeing these drinks on a coffeeshop menus while traveling was the first that I’d ever heard of them, and like … Read more