Espresso Machine Maintenance: The Essentials Espresso makers have somewhat complicated internal mechanics — and a reputation for being difficult to maintain. But don’t worry because home espresso machine maintenance is easy once you get the hang of it, and it’s...
How To Drink Espresso Like an Italian Espresso is the most popular coffee in the world and, therefore, the most scrutinized. Some believe it should be consumed bitter and black, as it’s made. Others stand by espresso as a concentrate that’s best enjoyed diluted or...
What Is Crema In Coffee and Why Does It Matter? If you pay even a little bit of attention to the coffee world, you will have heard the term crema used. Baristas take it seriously, espresso fans rave about it, and coffee sommeliers are adamant that it can make or break...
Iced Coffee vs Cold Brew: Which Is Better? Recently, I saw a bit of a Karen online, complaining that she ordered iced coffee but received warm coffee with blocks of ice added to it, making a point of the incompetence of the cafe. To most people, this is a culinary...
A Test of Strength: The Strongest Coffee In The World Don’t deny it, at some point, we’ve all boasted about our caffeine tolerance or how we prefer the strong stuff. But let’s face it, we all have limits. The question is, how strong is too strong? To answer this, and...
