What Is An Espresso Capsule?

Capsules work very much along the same concept as pods in that they are pre-packaged, measured doses of coffee They are contained within a ‘capsule’ that once used you simply dispose of leaving you with no messy coffee grinds to clean up. What’s the difference between capsules and coffee pods? The tradition of the classic … Read more

Is Americano Single Or Double?

Preparation. The drink consists of a single or double shot of espresso brewed with added water. Typically in the UK (and in Italy) between 1 and 16 imperial fluid ounces or 28 and 455 ml of hot water is added to the double espresso. Is an Americano a single or double shot? An Americano is … Read more

How Do You Use A Nespresso Machine?

On a Nespresso® U model, there are three different buttons / cup sizes to choose from – Lungo, Espresso or Ristretto We recommend a cup size of 100 ml for a Lungo, 40 ml for an Espresso and 25 ml for a Ristretto. What are the 3 buttons on Nespresso? On a Nespresso® U model, … Read more

Is Starbucks Getting Rid Of Clover?

But recently Starbucks decided to do away with its clover machines (and its Reserve Stores in general). And this week, despite many pleas from myself and other customers, the Clover machine was removed from my local Starbucks store. What did Starbucks do with the Clover machines? The coffee equipment company is best known for developing … Read more