weasel coffee, also known as civet coffee orkopi luwak, is coffee produced using the partially digested coffee cherries that are eaten by asian palm civets and harvested from their poop Why is it called weasel coffee? Weasel Coffee in Vietnam In Vietnamese, the Asian Palm Civet is called “Chon”, which translates to “Weasel” This is … Read more
Yup, you sure can ! Adjust the grind by pulsing it a few seconds to see how you like the grind. If you like it coarser, naturally you’ll blend it for less time, for a finer blend you’ll pulse it a few more times, holding it down maybe twenty seconds at a time. Does the … Read more
First we begin with our signature espresso and velvety steamed milk, and then add flavors of caramelized chestnuts and spices—all topped with a holiday finale of whipped cream and specially spiced praline crumbs. What does a chestnut latte taste like? A chestnut praline latte has a caramelized chestnut flavor with a bit of a nutty … Read more
manual coffee grinders often struggle to achieve that fine grind and should instead be used for Moka pot espresso, French Presses, or pour over. An espresso grinder is almost always electric, having the power needed to crush coffee into a very fine and fluffy state. Can you use a normal coffee grinder for espresso? While … Read more
How do I buy fresh roasted coffee? Your local roaster It should go without saying, but you cannot get fresher coffee than buying it from a coffee roaster. You can find roasters selling their own coffee at their own coffee shops, tasting rooms, or public events like farmer’s markets. Is starbucks coffee freshly roasted? Because … Read more
authentic italian coffee drinks depend on what we call an espresso shot in English. However, in Italy, an espresso shot is simply called “ un caffé ” (Oon kahf-feh) which translates to “a coffee.” Essentially, the drip coffee we brew in America doesn’t exist in Italy. What is true italian espresso? Authentic Italian coffee drinks … Read more
When you want to make decaf iced coffee, just mix decaffeinated coffee granules with warm water until they dissolve If using, blend sugar, cold water, and vanilla, then add cream or milk as necessary. You’ll want to pour the coffee mixture around the ice cubes on a tall glass. Does anyone make a decaf iced … Read more
There is a growing trend to use glass to serve espresso because it provides a beautiful presentation, where the layers of the coffee can be seen and appreciated In this case, be sure to use double walled glass cups. Learn more about these in the section “specialty drinks” further in this article. Can you brew … Read more
Coarse: A coarse grind is slightly finer than extra coarse and has a consistency resembling kosher salt The grounds still appear quite chunky and are used for french press, percolators and coffee cupping brewing methods. Is coarse and ground coffee the same? Generally speaking, coffee brewed with grounds that are too coarse are going to … Read more
How sweet is the honey almond milk cold brew? This is a cold brew coffee with Almond Milk and a Drizzle of Honey. Because of the honey, you would think this would be a sweet drink, right? Well, we thought it tasted more bitter than other Starbucks cold brews we’ve tried We did get a … Read more