Can you use regular coffee beans in an espresso machine? Yes, technically you can use regular coffee beans in an espresso machine but the drink you’ll make may taste sour, funky, and tart. We recommend that you use dark roasts to make better tasting espresso with rich crema. Can you use ground coffee in espresso? … Read more
What is home brewed coffee? 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 … Read more
Swan SK22110 Retro Pump espresso coffee machine We found the espresso produced by the SK22110 to be very good, considering the machine’s reasonable price point. It can be ever so slightly on the weak side, so we do suggest you really pack the filter with ground coffee to get a decent strength and consistency. What … Read more
Using a Cafe Supreme k cup reusable coffee filter for the Keurig K Supreme and K Supreme Plus allows you to brew your own single-serve cup of coffee from freshly-grinded coffee beans of your choice! Can you use your own coffee with K-Supreme? Using a Cafe Supreme k cup reusable coffee filter for the Keurig … Read more
Making a cup of pour over coffee requires just four items: water, coffee, filter, and your pour over maker of choice While this sounds like any other method, the difference is clear: pour overs offer more control of the coffee-making process. Can you use regular coffee for Pour over? But if you want to get … Read more
americano misto : An Americano with steamed milk, at least at Starbucks. Similar to a latte without the foam (a Foamless), except that steamed milk and hot water are added half-and-half (rather than just steamed milk). Barista: trained espresso bartender preparing specialty coffee. Is a flat white An americano with milk? What actually is it? … Read more
Starbucks has some wonderfully flavored tea beverages I particularly love the versatility of the tea menu: whether you want hot or iced, caffeinated or decaf, they have a tea beverage to offer. To help the Starbucks novices, I’ve put together a list of my all-time favorite tea drinks at Starbucks. What types of tea does … Read more
Made up of finely ground teavana matcha green tea and crisp lemonade, this drink is as simple as it is good At first you taste the lemonade, tart and refreshing. Then the matcha green tea emerges with a hint of flavor. If you like lemonade, it would be hard to not like this as well. … Read more
The Coldbuster, also known as “The medicine ball” will sooth sore throats and sinuses should the unfortunate come your way. It incorporates a handful of cold remedies, all put together in a steaming hot cup of tea. So if you’re feeling under the weather, give this remedy a try. What should I get at Starbucks … Read more
A phin filter consists of a round, perforated plate, a brewing chamber, a perforated insert, and a cap to keep the heat of the water inside of the phin Using a phin takes time, as the coffee requires several minutes to brew and drip slowly through the perforated plate into the waiting mug below. How … Read more