Say hello to the latest version of Rancilio’s Silvia, the Rancilio Silvia M. Like it’s predecessor, it features an all-over stainless steel body, traditional steam wand, and non-pressurized portafilter, but with some technical (and rather handy) upgrades. Do you tamp a pressurized portafilter? Pressurized portafilters (generally) do not need tamping down Brush the edges of … Read more
coffee espresso maker does earn points for its fast heat-up time—it’s ready to use in just a few minutes, whereas the dual boiler takes about 10 minutes It’s also quicker to clean after each use, which is quite appealing. Overall, the two machines are very different and cater to different types of users. How long … Read more
A grande caramel macchiato contains 32g of sugar. Compared to it’s skinny counterpart, that contains only 18g, it’s awfully high. The main difference is the 2% milk being subbed for nonfat milk in the skinny version and again the removal of the whipped cream on top What does skinny macchiato mean? One of my favorites … Read more
The varietal commonly used for vietnamese coffee is the robusta bean Can you use any ground coffee for Vietnamese coffee? To make Vietnamese Iced Coffee, start with using the right grind of coffee. Look for medium coarse grind coffee. I’ve found french roast is best, but you can use any type of coffee, as long … Read more
Promoted as “An Espresso Made from Tea”, red espresso is made from naturally caffeine-free rooibos tea leaves that have been ground finer to work on a coffee appliance. When expressed, it has a strong colour and flavour, coated with a crema, just like coffee. It is used to make cappuccinos, lattes and iced teas. Does … Read more
A cup of coffee became disparagingly known as ‘a cup of joseph daniels,’ and as legend has it, this was soon shortened to a ‘ cup of Joe Is it cup of Jo or cup of joe? But if one name had to stand out from the rest, it has to be “ Cup of … Read more
Chicory and dandelion have a wonderful earthy and coffee-like taste. Once you try it this herbal “coffee” recipe, I think you will see why it is a lovely substitute to start your day. What herbs can replace coffee? Dandelion Root Coffee Tea. Roasted dandelion root coffee tea is one of the best herbal coffee substitutes … Read more
You can use the lidl pods in any of the nespresso machines They are just standard nespresso pods. Do coffee pods fit all machines? Different brands produce different types of coffee pod/ coffee capsules that are not compatible with all types of coffee machines This can get a little confusing. If you don’t know whether … Read more
Keurig highly recommends descaling a keurig coffee maker every three to six months This should help prevent calcium deposits or scale buildup from occurring. Do I need to clean my Keurig before first use? Before you use your Keurig for this first time, you’ll need to get it set up and flush water through its … Read more
Starbucks-lovers, it’s go time. On Nov. 18 only, Starbucks is giving away free reusable red holiday cups, the unofficial holiday relic, when you purchase a fall or holiday starbucks beverage The brand announced the 2021 news of its annual giveaway on Nov. Is Starbucks giving free cups? See how the Starbucks reusable cup process works … Read more