The main difference is Dry Cappuccino has less steamed milk and more foamed milk, resulting in a drier texture and a more prominent coffee flavor while the Wet cappuccino has more steamed milk and less foam, resulting in a creamy texture and subtle taste. I’ll admit, when I first heard those terms, I thought they … Read more
The best temperature for Espresso is between 195°F and 205°F (90°C to 96°C). This temperature range ensures the grounds are extracted properly, producing a flavorful and balanced shot. Too hot and you’ll scorch those delicate coffee oils, leaving a bitter mess. Too cold and you’ll underextract, ending up with a thin and watery shot. In … Read more
Dialing in espresso is a process of tweaking many aspects of the espresso-making procedure, such as the coffee quantity, water ratio, and grind size, until the finished shot satisfies your preferences for taste and quality. Finding the ideal settings will require some trial and error, but once you do, you’ll be able to recreate that … Read more
The main difference is “Americano” is a type of black coffee prepared by adding hot water to concentrated Espresso shots. While “Black coffee” is a more general term that can refer to any type of coffee that does not contain milk or cream. It can be made using any brewing method, such as drip, French … Read more
A single espresso is typically about 1-1.25 ounces of liquid extracted from 7-9 grams of finely ground coffee, whereas double espresso is about 2-2.25 ounces of liquid extracted from 14-18 grams of finely ground coffee. In this article, I’ll break down the key contrasts between a solo one-ounce espresso versus a full two-ounce double shot. … Read more
Freddo Espresso is a refreshing iced coffee delight from Greece. It is made by shaking double shots of espresso with ice to cool, then pouring it over ice cubes and served in a tall glass with a straw. With its bold espresso flavor, creamy froth, and cool ice, Freddo Espresso is the perfect pick-me-up on … Read more
Cortado coffee is a popular milky espresso-based drink that originated in Spain. The word “Cortado” means “to cut” in Spanish which essentially means to cut the bitterness of Espresso with the addition of a small amount of milk. It’s made by combining a single or double shot of espresso with a small amount of steamed … Read more
The Keurig coffee makers are not known for brewing the best coffee but for brewing coffee with great convenience and ease using K coffee pods. Since K cups are more expensive than regular coffee grounds, you may be tempted to use ground coffee in Keurig or you might want to use it if you run … Read more
Earlier when the Keurig coffee makers were invented in 1998 there was only one cup size available and that was a standard 8 oz serving size. As time evolves, coffee drinkers’ preferences have changed as well. Some prefer to have big 10 or 12-ounce mugs of coffee, while others enjoy strong and dense 4 or … Read more
Although Keurig coffee makers are designed for convenience, occasionally they malfunction due to glitches in the system, leaving the users clueless about what to do. In some cases resetting the Keurig machine is helpful, and after rebooting the machine, it works perfectly again. The main problem is most Keurig models don’t have a dedicated reset … Read more