You cannot put milk into the reservoir of a nespresso machine milk will not allow coffee to extract from the grounds. You also risk a buildup of bacteria in the machine. However, Nespresso makes specialty milk frothers and machines that come with a built-in outlet for steaming and/or frothing milk. Do you add milk to … Read more
More often than not, a good personal coffee machine is well worth the cost You’ll not only be saving more money per cup as opposed to buying at a coffee shop, but it’s also faster and more convenient than going out to your local coffee place. I’m not saying to ditch your local coffee joint … Read more
Mr. Coffee has come a long way from being America’s first drip coffee maker. The brand’s all-in-one occasions coffee maker literally does it all. You can brew drip coffee into a 10-cup carafe or travel mug, brew single cups with its K-cup compatible system, or have robust shots of espresso. Which is the best coffee … Read more
The delonghi magnifica S Cappuccino has a slightly larger footprint and reservoir, but the size won’t be noticeable when you’re brewing. We pulled several lattes before needing to refill. The biggest difference is that the DeLonghi Magnifica S Cappuccino Smart’s menu offers less customization What is the difference between DeLonghi Magnifica S and Magnifica S … Read more
To preserve your beans’ fresh roasted flavor as long as possible, store them in an opaque, air-tight container at room temperature coffee beans can be beautiful, but avoid clear canisters which will allow light to compromise the taste of your coffee. What is the best way to store coffee long term? The best long-term storage … Read more
Though it might not seem like a layer of cardboard offers a whole lot of protection, this cylindrical sleeve will comfortably insulate your consumer’s drink for optimal holding temperature. The coffee sleeve also works to stop small spills or leaks in their tracks What is the point of coffee sleeves? Coffee cup sleeves, also known … Read more
Daily coffee drinkers should keep their coffee in the pantry, not the freezer or refrigerator. While it’s important to keep your grounds or beans somewhere cool, the fridge or freezer will create too much moisture in the package Should ground coffee be refrigerated or frozen? You want to keep your grounds dry, so skip any … Read more
The temperature of the brewing water needs to be on point, and you should avoid over-extraction. A trick to make your coffee smoother is to add salt to the ground coffee What is the best way to make coffee at home? Boil the kettle and allow it to cool slightly. Add 18g of coarsely ground … Read more
The setup used in “Breaking Bad” is non-functional It isn’t an autoclave but rather a vacuum pot. Check out this video, “Tour of the Superlab with Propmaster: Inside Breaking Bad” which explains it doesn’t actually work! How does a coffee siphon work? The Siphon works by heating and cooling the water gases (vapor) from the … Read more
Depending on the desired strength level, you’ll want to percolate coffee for 7 to 10 minutes It’s important to keep even heat in the percolator during this process (an area where electric coffee percolators definitely shine). How long do you percolate coffee on the stove top? Depending on the desired strength level, you’ll want to … Read more