Joan Wilson has seen her business grow beyond anything she believed possible. The CEO of the La Crosse-based coffee shop franchise moka, Wilson opened her first drive-thru café in Rochester, Minn, in 2000. How many Moka locations are there? We have eight locations in Rochester, MN; Madison, La Crosse, and Onalaska, WI. With three more … Read more
Yes, that’s right – Gaggia was purchased by Saeco in 1999 ; Saeco was then purchased by Dutch-based electronics manufacturer Philips in 2009. With both Saeco and Gaggia now being owned by the same company, it’s to be expected that there are a lot of similarities between the two brands. Does Philips make Gaggia? Gaggia … Read more
tim horton thermos bottle 25 oz Does Tim Horton sell tumblers? Tim Hortons Stainless Steel Tumbler 20oz travel mug. Can you heat up a Tim Hortons cup? It says it right on the side of the cup DO NOT MICROWAVE We’ve all done it though in Buffalo. If your cup gets cold a few hours … Read more
The hario v60 drip scale is a precise tool that provides accurate readings to the 0.1 gram – similar to the Bonavita scale. Is Hario scale accurate? The HARIO V60 Drip Scale is a precise tool that provides accurate readings to the 0.1 gram – similar to the Bonavita scale. What is drip scale for? … Read more
If it drips too fast, add more coffee or make the grind finer If it brews too slow, make the grind coarser or use less coffee. Typically you should use a rounded tablespoon of coffee to start, and then adjust from there if the time is not right. Why is my Vietnamese coffee watery? grind … Read more
cold brew concentrate is often 1:4 to 1:8. It is literally a concentrated coffee drink and is much stronger – and has much more caffeine – than the same amount of drip coffee liquid. Is cold brew stronger than hot coffee? “You extract more caffeine when you brew coffee with hot water,” Anna Brones writes … Read more
If looking for a simple and affordable machine that makes a wide variety of drinks to a decent quality standard, dolce gusto is great. But if you’re looking for something that makes quality coffee and opens the door to a whole world of gourmet coffee artisan producers, nespresso pods are really your only option Is … Read more
Crema is one of the most prized components of a well-made espresso. Caramel-colored and creamy in texture, the foamy puff is created when hot water emulsifies coffee bean oils and floats atop the espresso with smooth little bubbles Do you drink the crema on espresso? “Crema does taste horrid, ashy, acrid and burnt, and you … Read more
What is Espresso. Espresso is defined as ” coffee brewed by forcing steam or hot water through finely ground darkly roasted coffee beans” In the past, the term has variously referred to the machine used for preparing said coffee or the establishment where said coffee is prepared and sold. Is espresso better than drip coffee? … Read more
The biggest difference between the two machines is the digital vs. analog displays The Express has several buttons for different functions and an analogue pressure gauge in the middle of its interface. By comparison, the Pro has a bright, backlit digital display with smaller buttons. Is Barista Pro worth? Final Verdict- Breville Barista Pro The … Read more