The caffeine content per brewed espresso capsule will vary between approximately 55 and 65 mg. The lungo blends contain 20% more coffee per capsule ; therefore, they have slightly higher caffeine content, about 77-89 mg. Does nespresso lungo have more caffeine than espresso? There is no more or less caffeine in a lungo than an … Read more
An Americano is not just black coffee It is essentially an espresso shot diluted with water. There are two different ways to prepare this drink that can alter its look. First: hot water first, then espresso on top and second: espresso first, then diluting with hot water after. Is a Americano a black coffee? Americano … Read more
That’s the portafilter (also sometimes referred to as a “group handle“). This spoon-looking device harbors a basket which is actually what holds the coffee grounds during the pulling or extracting of the espresso shot Does a portafilter make a difference? While most coffee products compete to look new and different some are constrained by existing … Read more
modern espresso machines brew using 8-10 bars of pressure. That’s 5-10 times the pressure of a moka pot, depending on the machine. Yes, the coffee that moka pots brew is strong and about as close as you can get to espresso without owning an actual espresso machine , but, by definition, it’s not true espresso. … Read more
Starbucks combines its rich, full-bodied espresso with mocha sauce, steamed milk, and whip cream to make a tasty, sweet drink that leaves a lasting impression. In the grande size, a caffè mocha contains 370 calories and 35 grams of sugar. Is the cafe mocha sweet? Here’s a quick summary of the differences. Mochas are sweet … Read more
It’s packed with antioxidants and can lower your risk of disease and other health complications Of course, most of these benefits are from black coffee. Once you start adding things in, like sugar and creamer, you’re compromising the low-calorie quality of the beverage. Is it healthier to drink coffee black? Black coffee is rich in … Read more
No, you can’t make a regular cup of coffee with an espresso machine, unless you have a dual purpose machine that makes both espresso and coffee The process of making espresso is different from that of making coffee. With espresso the hot water is forced through compacted coffee grinds at pressure. Can you make regular … Read more
What is decaf coffee and how is it made? Decaf is short for decaffeinated coffee. It’s coffee from coffee beans that have had at least 97% of their caffeine removed There are many ways to remove caffeine from coffee beans. Most of them include water, organic solvents, or carbon dioxide ( 1 ). Does a … Read more
A bottomless portafilter helps give you more information about your coffee and makes it easier to figure out what’s going wrong Without a spout obstructing your view, you can see the coffee pass through the puck and detect any non-uniformities that might be causing an uneven extraction. Does bottomless portafilter taste better? Crema & Taste … Read more
The long black and the Americano are pretty much the same thing , water and (a single or double) espresso. It’s called a “Long Black” when the espresso comes after the water during the preparation process. It’s called an “Americano” when the water comes after the espresso. Which is stronger Americano or long black? The … Read more