Ispirazione Ristretto Italiano is a blend of diverse Arabica and Robustas – a contrasting bouquet from around the world – together they recreate the iconic Italian taste. Ispirazione Ristretto Italiano is a medium-dark roast. In one short, sharp sip, this blend reveals all its intensity and complexity of aromas. What strength is ristretto? A ristretto … Read more
There is no difference between espresso and coffee beans When specialty roasters write “espresso blend” or “drip blend,” it’s just the brew method roaster’s believe will make the flavor profile really shine. Coffee is a matter of personal taste and preference—you do you and make coffee the way you love. What beans are good for … Read more
What do you use coffee mate for? Coffee-mate is a “non-dairy creamer” which is cholesterol free and is low in calories. It is mainly used to whiten coffee to enrich its taste. Can coffeemate be used in cooking? From pancakes and coffee cake to cakes, icings, pies, and ice creams, coffee creamer can totally change … Read more
Is it safe to drink expired coffee? We have good news and bad news. The good news: No, coffee doesn’t really “go bad” in the way that bread grows mold or a banana slowly rots on your countertop. And drinking coffee made from old beans won’t make you sick, even if the expiration date has … Read more
Richly roasty, smoky Molasses, scorched hazelnut, scorched cedar, cocoa, anise in aroma and cup. Bittersweet and savory-edged in structure; the mouthfeel is light though pleasantly syrupy. The finish is smoky wood all the way, with a saving hint of cocoa. Is sumiyaki coffee good? The taste, aside from its obvious smokiness, is described by Kei … Read more
pre-ground coffee is ground to a size that works well with drip coffee makers, but it’s not so great for french presses (and, of course, it’s almost always old and stale). The small grounds get stuck in the fine mesh filter – and sometimes they just slip right through. Can you use regular coffee in … Read more
The key difference is in the design, particularly the bottom of the vessels. The hario v60 has a larger hole that coffee pours through in a single drop, while the Kalita has a sealed bottom with three small holes The flat, holed bottom of the Kalita allows for more uneven pours and less attention to … Read more
Almost all of the beans grown in Peru are of the higher-quality Arabica bean (Bourbon, Typica, Catuai, Caturra) What is this? Certified organic coffee is also a good choice when selecting beans (you’re getting the cleanest taste from environmentally-friendly beans). What is special about peruvian coffee? flavor profile While each growing region imparts its own … Read more
Even though it is a small difference, a ristretto shot has a little bit less caffeine than a regular shot of espresso How much caffeine is in a ristretto espresso? Because ristrettos require less water for extraction, they have twice the caffeine content of espressos per 30ml (ristretto has 64 mg of caffeine per 15ml, … Read more
Brewed coffee is made by pouring hot water onto ground coffee beans, then allowing to brew There are several methods for doing this, including using a filter, a percolator, and a French press. What is the difference between coffee and brewed coffee? Where espresso uses pressure to force hot water through finely ground coffee, brewed … Read more