Joe Brian

I'm a Coffee enthusiast, having been brought up in a coffee estate. My parents are coffee farmers, and they passed the knowledge of coffee from farming up to preparing it in the kitchen. I have tasted and visited different coffee estates in Ethiopia, Kenya and Brazil, and I share my knowledge on this website as a trained Barista.

Should I Leave My Keurig on All the Time?

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Leaving your Keurig machine plugged in and turned on can be energy-inefficient if you don’t use the brewer often, but is recommended for frequent coffee drinkers. Ultimately, the answer as to whether you should leave your Keurig on all the time depends on how many times you brew coffee per day. Are you supposed to … Read more

Keurig Says Descale But Won‘t Brew

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Whenever Keurig parts become clogged by lime deposits or dirt that impedes water flow, the machine may not brew full cups or may not brew at all. Keurig’s are designed to show a ‘descale’ light whenever water flow is restricted by scale and grime buildup inside the internal components. Whenever the ‘descale’ light is on, … Read more

How Often Should You Clean Your Keurig? (+Maintainance)

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The quality of your coffee can be affected by the sanitary levels of the brewer components.  As such, your Keurig coffee maker should be cleaned and maintained regularly to maintain normal functioning. The best way to clean and maintain Keurig Different parts of your Keurig brewer have different cleaning requirements, as detailed below. Clean the … Read more

How Often to Change Keurig Filter

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If you’re a coffee enthusiast with a Keurig coffee maker, then you know that despite its excellent brewing capabilities, other factors can still affect the quality of your beverage. One of these is an old charcoal water filter that’s full of dirt particles and debris. Timely filter replacement is mandatory if you wish to continue … Read more

Macchiato vs Cortado: Whats the Differences?

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A macchiato is an espresso coffee beverage that consists of a pulled/extracted espresso topped with a dash or spot of a smooth milk foam floating on top. Is also referred to as café macchiato or espresso macchiato Origin. Macchiato is basically believed to have been originated from Italy.  The word macchiato is an Italian word … Read more

Why Is Coffee Called a “Cup of Joe”?

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Why is coffee called a cup of Joe?

Coffee goes by many nicknames, bean juice, java, brew, and the most common, a cup of Joe.  The origin of the phrase cup of Joe remains uncertain as there are different stories around it. Like many origin stories, there are different tales about why coffee is called a cup of Joe. The most common theory … Read more