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
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
Whenever I have to pop into a Starbucks to fuel my coffee addition, I usually get a latte. In fact, I get that drink at a lot of coffee shops. And let’s face it – you never have to worry about it not being on the menu. But every so often you end up at … Read more
If your go-to espresso drink at the local coffee shop is a cappuccino, then you might be wondering how it compares to a cortado. I mean, after all both are just espresso and some variation of hot milk, right? Probably just different names for the same thing, huh? Well, if you’re ready to say “right” … Read more
If you’re like most coffee drinkers, then you always order the same drink – no matter what coffee shop you’re fueling up at. But what if you’re feeling adventurous and looking to try a new drink? If you find yourself at a coffee shop with more than a basic drinks menu, then do something different … Read more