K-Cups are plastic cups with a self-contained filter filled with coffee grounds. coffee pods are round, flat, and contain coffee grounds wrapped in filter paper Coffee pods cannot be used in keurig machines, but K-Cups can be used in many single-serve coffee machines in addition to the ones made by Keurig. Are K-Cups and K … Read more
The matcha tea blend that Starbucks uses is a matcha instant powder so, like instant coffee, it completely dissolves in water. Is matcha healthy? Matcha whisked in hot water is healthy since it’s jam packed with antioxidants but the sweetened matcha at Starbucks is less so since it’s mostly sugar Is the Matcha green tea … Read more
coffee extract is a product of using coffee beans and alcohol to create a concentrated coffee flavoring that can be used in baked goods, ice cream, and cocktails. Whole coffee beans are crushed up coarsely, and mixed with alcohol over a period of weeks. Can I use coffee extract instead of coffee? To substitute, simply … Read more
Employees, who spoke to Business Insider on the condition of anonymity say there are days when their Starbucks location “doesn’t get any shipments,” and, in the meantime, staff is “operating on the bare minimum.” These shortages are due to the same reasons that much of the food and beverage industries are experiencing Why are all … Read more
The Airscape’s effects are most noticeable in preserving coffee 2-3 weeks after roasting vs. 1-2 weeks. In every other case however, the Airscape gets my vote as the only way you should be storing your beans. I think it’s well worth the price Do vacuum coffee containers work? There wasn’t much of an effect on … Read more
When should I drink toddy? This hot toddy for your cold will warm you up and soothe your throat in no time. It’s the perfect thing to drink at bedtime to help you get some sleep. Can you get drunk from a hot toddy? The hot toddy is not one of those drinks that you … Read more
Vinegar is an effective natural solution for cleaning a coffee maker This solution removes calcium deposits and coffee bean oil residue from the interior of the device as well as add acidity to the hot water to disinfect. Turn the coffee maker to the brew cycle and allow the cycle to brew halfway. How do … Read more
double wall glasses look great, feel great, and never sweat (when holding cold beverages) nor make your hand uncomfortably hot (while still keeping your coffee very hot, which is important to us). There is a big thing to know about double-walled glasses: their thickness is both more and less. What is the point of double-walled … Read more
It can be tempting to go with the cheapest option, but an espresso machine is not something that should be skimped on Often times, users find their low budget machines just don’t have that oomph! to really get the job done, so a slightly higher budget can go a long way. Can a cheap espresso … Read more
Are senseo coffee pods being discontinued? North American owners of senseo coffee makers from Philips may have some trouble finding coffee, as the pod coffee maker system is due to be discontinued next year. Can Senseo make espresso? SENSEO ® coffee doesn’t brew an espresso coffee Espresso is a strong coffee brewed by quickly forcing … Read more