Does Starbucks Still Have Regular Lids?

And now today, Starbucks announced that it has fully phased out straws and flat lids , making strawless lids the standard for cold drinks at all of its stores across the U.S. and Canada. Today’s announcement makes good on a promise the company made shortly after debuting the new lids to eliminate plastic straws by … Read more

Can I Use A Non Pressurized Portafilter?

Since non-pressurized baskets brew directly into the cup without forcing the espresso through a tiny hole, inconsistent or too coarse/fine grounds will result in poor shot extraction — it won’t be pulled in the correct time or have any crema. Do you need to tamp pressurized portafilter? Pressurized portafilters (generally) do not need tamping down … Read more

How Do You Use A Starbucks Lid?

How do you use a coffee cup lid? For a hot beverage, the side of the lid that touches your lips should be on top, with the side that usually touches your drink on the bottom For an iced drink, the side you first poke your straw through should be against the table, so that … Read more

What Does A Coffee Lid Do?

Instead, drinking coffee through a plastic drink lid is a pleasant experience, because that tiny hole allows air to enter the container as the liquid leaves it What is the purpose of a lid on a cup? The tiny hole provides a pleasant drinking experience by preventing splashback and allowing the liquid to flow Air … Read more