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
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
Seventy percent of the world’s coffee supply is the same variety – arabica – and the majority of that arabica coffee is sold plain with no extra ingredients or flavors in the roast. That means the hundreds of brands of coffee sold in grocery stores and restaurants are by and large the same. The only … Read more
A peaberry coffee bean is unique from other coffee beans in the way in which it grows. Typically, a coffee cherry contains two seeds or pits. These seeds form directly next to each other, and limit each other’s growing space, causing each of the seeds to flatten on one edge as they develop. This flattening … 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
Coffee is expensive. As it’s been dressed up and put to market. Starbucks may be the party most responsible for setting the prices of coffee drinks at retail coffee shops around the globe, and they set those prices pretty high. A tall (12-ounce) latte or cappuccino at Starbucks will set you back around $3.00 in … 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
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