Generally, Espresso is less acidic than coffee as it uses dark roasts and is made by forcing hot water through coffee grounds at high pressure, for a very short period of time. This rapid extraction method minimizes acid release from the beans, yielding a concentrated yet smooth shot of coffee. Hold on! Factors like bean … Read more
The main difference between a macchiato and a cortado is the ratio of milk to espresso and how the milk is prepared. A macchiato is made with a shot of espresso and a small amount of foamed milk layered on top, while a cortado is made with an equal amount of steamed milk and espresso, … Read more
Espresso is all about pressure! The high-pressure brewing process is what gives espresso its concentrated flavor, full-bodied texture, and a thick layer of Crema on the top. The question is, How many bars of Espresso is ideal? Most Espresso machines typically work at around 9 – 10 bars of Pressure and it’s actually the sweet … Read more
Espresso powder and instant coffee, while similar in their instant nature, aren’t quite the same. The main difference is Espresso powder is typically used for baking or cooking, as it adds a rich flavor to recipes. While instant coffee is a convenient option for making a quick cup of coffee as it dissolves quickly in … Read more
To make great coffee at home, you need perfectly sized grounds. Because when it comes to coffee grounds, SIZE MATTERS! In this guide, I will teach you how to determine coffee grind sizes and why it is important. There are different preferred grind sizes for every brewing method; like French Press, Pour Over, or Espresso … Read more
The first coffee machine was invented in the 19th century. Coffee has been brewed and consumed for centuries, with its origins dating back to the 6th century. Before the invention of modern machines, coffee was brewed by manual methods like boiling the grounds in water over a fire. Coffee machines were basically invented to speed … Read more
You can’t just brew raw green coffee and expect it to taste good. It needs to be roasted first to unlock all the delicious flavors that make it so magical. Coffee beans begin as seeds inside a coffee cherry. The cherry is processed, dried, and then usually shipped before being roasted to create the coffee … Read more
You can use used coffee grounds as a fertilizer for your garden, you can use them to prepare body scrubs for your skin, also you can use them for cleaning purposes, and there are many more unusual uses. It is estimated that 2.25 billion cups of coffee are consumed daily. And this generates a lot of waste … Read more
A single shot of Espresso has 60-72 mg of caffeine and a double shot has 120-133 mg of caffeine. While a regular 8-ounce cup of coffee has 80-120 mg of caffeine. The caffeine content can vary depending on the type of the beans. So, typically two shots of Espresso equals the caffeine content in the … Read more
The espresso shot can last in the fridge for 1-2 week. If you’ve brewed an extra shot of espresso, the best way to preserve its flavor is to store it in the fridge. This will slow the oxidation process and prevent it from going bad. If you store Espresso at room temperature the taste will … Read more