Chicory coffee is a caffeine-free drink made from the roasted and ground roots of the chicory plant. Chicory is brewed just like regular coffee, and it has a similar rich, slightly bitter taste, though it’s a bit earthier and nuttier. You’ll find chicory coffee popular in places like New Orleans, where they often mix it … Read more
The AeroPress isn’t exactly an espresso machine, but it can make a bold, espresso-style coffee. You make it by using a finer grind, less water, and a shorter brew time – maybe 30-60 seconds instead of the usual 2-3 minutes. The result tastes rich and concentrated, somewhat like espresso, but it lacks that signature crema … Read more
A frappe is a cold, blended drink made by mixing instant coffee, sugar, milk, and ice. You toss it all in a blender until it’s smooth and frothy. Most coffee shops top it with whipped cream and add flavors like vanilla or caramel syrups to make it extra tasty. Some places use espresso instead of … Read more
James Hoffmann Aeropress recipe focuses on maximum extraction and clarity. He uses 11g of coffee to 200ml boiling water in the upright position, steeps for 2 minutes, then presses – no fancy techniques or inverted methods required. The key is his emphasis on even saturation and letting the coffee fully extract before pressing slowly and … Read more
The AeroPress inverted method is a brewing trick where you flip the AeroPress upside down before you start. This gives you more control over how long the coffee steeps, which means you can get a richer, bolder flavor. It also helps stop any leaks while brewing. If you like your coffee strong and full-bodied, this … Read more
Coffee aroma is the delicious smell that greets you when you open a bag of beans or walk into a café. This complex fragrance comes from over 800 different aromatic compounds that develop during roasting and brewing. Your nose picks up hints of what’s to come—chocolate, caramel, nuts, fruits, or floral notes that preview the … Read more
Coffee cupping is a technique used to evaluate the aroma, flavor, and quality of coffee. It involves tasting different coffees side by side under controlled conditions. You grind the beans, add hot water, and smell the aroma. Then you slurp the coffee to get the full flavor. It helps you spot the differences in taste, … Read more
Coffee is called a ‘cup of Joe’ because it is everyone’s everyday drink, just like Joe, a common name. Some people also associate it with Josephus Daniels, who issued the order to ban alcohol and encourage coffee on Navy ships. Soldiers in World War II also made the term popular. Coffee is also called “Java” … Read more
Cascara coffee is making waves in the specialty coffee scene, offering a fresh and flavorful twist on how we think about the coffee plant. Unlike traditional coffee, which is brewed from roasted beans, cascara is made from the dried skins of the coffee cherry—the fruit that surrounds the bean. The outer husk is usually discarded … Read more
Cuban coffee, also known as cafecito or cafe cubano, is a rich, bold espresso that’s both strong and sweet. It’s typically brewed using a moka pot (stovetop espresso maker) that uses steam pressure to extract flavor from finely ground dark roast coffee. What really makes Cuban coffee special is how the sugar is added. Before … Read more