The big difference? Foamed or steamed milk. As we are sure you have noticed, the difference between a cortado and a macchiato is the milk If you have foamed milk, you are enjoying a macchiato while steamed milk is present in a cortado. Is macchiato stronger than cortado? A macchiato is stronger in flavor because … Read more
The puck is the used coffee grounds in the portafilter If your grind was right, the grind should stick together in a solid round ‘puck’. It should be firm and dry, easily snapping into 3-4 pieces. What does your espresso puck tell you? Any sign of channeling is telling you something about what’s going on … Read more
For many, results can be seen as soon as after regularly including it in their daily routine For others, there seems to be a 30 day period until these results are noticed. In terms of specific results, these seem to vary from person to person. How much weight can you lose on happy coffee? My … Read more
commercial espresso machines range in price from $5,000 to $30,000 How much should you spend on an espresso machine? A good espresso machine for home use, will set you back between $400 and $700 , and they work very well at brewing great espresso without fuss. That said, there are the so-called espresso brewers that … Read more
Starting Aug. 24, pumpkin returns to starbucks stores across the U.S. and Canada , including the fall favorite duo Pumpkin Spice Latte and pumpkin cream cold brew. Is pumpkin spice available at Starbucks now? Looking back at recent trends, the Pumpkin Spice Latte has returned on the final Tuesday of August for the past three … Read more
Starbucks announced plans on Sunday to roll out their version of the Big Gulp: the new, massive, 31-ounce cup size called the “Trenta.” (Trenta means “thirty” in Italian.) What is the xl drink called at Starbucks? The coffee chain actually has a secret, off-the-menu size called the trenta , which holds a whopping 31 ounces … Read more
The water filter is located inside the water tank, on the valve at the bottom of the tank There are two types of filter holders for Keurig 2.0 models. The rear reservoir filter holder for K200, and side reservoir filter holder that works with K300, K400 and K500. Does the Keurig K300 have a water … Read more
It features five brew sizes, so you can brew 4, 6, 8, 10, or 12oz of your favorite coffee, tea, hot cocoa, or iced beverage at the touch of a button. What are the 4 cup sizes on a Keurig? 4 Cup Sizes: 6, 8, 10, AND 12 oz. 52 OZ RESERVOIR. < 1 MINUTE … Read more
According to the National Coffee Association, 195°F to 205°F is ideal for optimal extraction. But water’s boiling temperature is 212°F , and that range is actually in reference to the brew temperature, in other words, when the grounds and water are together. What temperature is too hot for coffee? Always Brew Coffee Between 195°F and … Read more
turkish coffee is often served with a small sweet morsel such as a piece of lokum (turkish delight) and a glass on water on the side Sip the water to cleanse your palate while waiting for the coffee to cool slightly and the grounds to settle to the bottom of the cup. How Turkish coffee … Read more