Single-serve brewing systems began appearing in kitchens and offices in the 1990s and were becoming popular in Europe through giants like Nespresso, but it wasn’t until Green Mountain’s purchase of Keurig that they hit their stride in the U.S. The K-Cup, which Keurig launched in 1998, is now the U.S. market leader. When did the … Read more
There are 400 calories in 1 serving (352 g) of McDonald’s McCafe Vanilla Chai Tea Iced Frappé (Small). How many calories are in a vanilla chai frappe from McDonalds? There are 510 calories in 1 serving (454 g) of McDonald’s McCafé Vanilla Chai Tea Iced Frappé (Medium). Does McDonalds have iced chai? McCafé® Vanilla Chai … Read more
No matter the reason you want to make a (fair) trade, there are plenty of coffee alternatives including teas, juice shots, chocolate milk, lattes made with beets, matcha, kombucha, chicory, and other functional or fermented concoctions that are good to the last drop. Here are some of our favorites. What can I replace instead of … Read more
What Brand of Syrup does starbucks use? The syrups Starbucks uses are all Starbucks branded , but they are made by Fontana. These syrups can be bought online – see below! What liquid syrup does Starbucks use? At Starbucks, there are 2 simple syrups (liquid sweeteners). One is called classic syrup and the other is … Read more
Crema is one of the most prized components of a well-made espresso. Caramel-colored and creamy in texture, the foamy puff is created when hot water emulsifies coffee bean oils and floats atop the espresso with smooth little bubbles What is the difference between espresso and crema? Simply put, the crema is what we call the … Read more
You won’t get all of the additives that they put in creamer. If you have to pour something in your coffee, go for a different kind of milk Not only will you get a subtle vanilla taste, but you don’t need a lot. A few drops to a quarter of a teaspoon is all you … Read more
The french press has been in the news for awhile as an unhealthy way to brew coffee, because it’s filter doesn’t filter out the cafestol Cafestol is a substance that causes the body’s LDL, the “bad” cholesterol, levels to rise. Is it unhealthy to use a French press? unfiltered brew contains diterpenes, which are oily … Read more
Final thoughts. In a nutshell, brewing pressure should be around 9 bars for creating a great espresso. Is 19 bar pressure good for espresso? Final thoughts. In a nutshell, brewing pressure should be around 9 bars for creating a great espresso. What do the buttons on an espresso machine mean? Most automatic espresso machines have … Read more
The bosch tassimo My Way 2 is an update of the brands’ first My Way machine The new version features a Brita Maxtra filter-compatible removable water tank and comes with a free filter. What is the difference between tassimo my way and Tassimo my way 2? The Bosch Tassimo My Way 2 is an update … Read more
vanilla syrup, cinnamon syrup, and brown sugar syrup all taste great with iced coffee. Can I put syrup in my iced coffee? Add a splash of pure maple syrup to your iced coffee for a sweet, caffeine-fuelled treat. What goes good in iced coffee? Creamy Vanilla Iced Coffee + Homemade Vanilla Syrup. Cinnamon Dolce Iced … Read more