Here is one of the more iconic espresso drinks that can be found at any coffee shop that has a professional espresso machine. Heck, if you have a home espresso machine that features a single shot function, you can recreate the classic Doppio for yourself. Why Is It Called A Doppio? References …
Time and time again, we often confuse the origins of select coffee drinks for being Italian or even Spanish including the delightful Espresso con Panna. When it comes to cross-over coffee drinks, people seldom think about the rest of Europe’s influence in how these mixed coffee drinks tend to migrate. Where Does …
The first mixed coffee item you’ll see on the menu at any coffee bar or café is going to feature the iconic cappuccino. You can learn a lot from history about how this often mistaken drink came to become a worldwide favorite. Forget The Myths, What’s The Real Cappuccino Story? According to …
Most people outside of Italy view espresso as something to be tolerated rather than enjoyed. The typical espresso served in mainstream cafes – or prepared at home in consumer-grade coffee makers – resembles a small, poorly brewed coffee more than it does an actual espresso. When brewed correctly, espresso is a thick, …
Capsule coffee is one of the newest innovations that makes brewing coffee and espresso without thinking about brewing times and is mainly for convenience. You won’t believe the reason that it came to be, aside from being one of the most widely known modern kitchen gadgets. From Truth to Dare It’s no …
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Just like any good Indiana Jones adventure, delving into the deep dark world of decaf coffee takes you into the world of weird decaffeination processes, Nazis, and the color orange. See how a series of remarkable events transformed the world for those who like drinking coffee without caffeine. A Plan Born In …
Coffee filter bags are very popular with fans of the pour over coffee craze, but they’ve been around a lot longer than you might think. The innovation and design for single-use coffee filter bags are a mishmash of innovations that are actually a collaborative effort. When did coffee bags first appear? Many …
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No matter how obscure a coffee name can become over the years, some concoctions go on to have iconic names. Here’s what we’ve uncovered on an uncanny espresso drink that is worthy of having a mention on the Sopranos. Gangster Beauty Supplies, Grateful Dead-themed Coffee, And Government Officials As you might already …
Of all the methods for making coffee, there is one that is historically one of the most fascinating and visually satisfying of them all. Yet the invention itself has another plot twist that is also worthy of telling to clarify how the siphon coffee machine came about. Let’s find out more… Made …
If you’re not from Europe, you’ve probably never heard of the Moka pot before. But if you grew up with Italian grandparents, chances were pretty high they had this mini coffee pot on their shelf as a decoration. It’s uncommon that the Bialetti Moka pot is still commonly used all over Europe …