Cofee beverages and guides
When making cold brew coffee, grind the beans coarsely for proper extraction. Finely-ground coffee will ‘over-extract’ due to the lengthy steeping time, resulting in bitter-tasting coffee. Avoid brewing methods like pour-over that require finely-ground coffee beans and stick to the correct ratio. Generally, for cold brew coffee, the balance should be 1 pound of coffee … Read more
Have you ever drunk espresso to stay active, but the effects ended up lasting longer than you expected? To avoid such a predicament in the future, you should know how long espresso lasts in the human body and how you can minimize its effects. You should also know how long a shot of espresso maintains … Read more
Many coffee lovers often wonder whether drinking the beverage after dinner is okay. While there are some benefits to this dietary practice, it has some disadvantages too. Ultimately, the answer as to whether it’s good or bad to have coffee after dinner depends on factors like moderation, the kind of meal you had for dinner, … Read more
Cold brew coffee is a great beverage choice if you’re looking for a caffeine boost but don’t prefer hot drinks. You can use a pitcher and a filter, a French press, or a special cold brew coffee maker when brewing cold brew coffee. But does cold brew need to be refrigerated? After brewing, it’s best … Read more
Over the years, Dunkin Donuts’ has slowly added variety to its beverage menu. One of their popular fall beverage offerings is the chai tea latte. If you’re a chai tea fan, knowledge of this drink’s ingredients and caffeine content will help you know whether it’s for you or not. Does Dunkin chai latte have caffeine? … Read more
The wide range of pod options for Nespresso coffee lovers can sometimes be confusing. There’s much to choose from single/double espresso pods to Lungo/Gran Lungo pods. Before trying out the Nespresso Gran Lungo, you should consider its size, caffeine content, flavor profile, and amount of crema it produces. What does Nespresso Lungo or Gran Lungo … Read more
Different airports have different rules on permitting coffee grounds aboard flights. In the USA, you may or may not be allowed to bring coffee grounds on a plane, depending on different situations. The amount of coffee you’re carrying or how you’ve packaged it also determines whether you’ll be allowed to bring it along your flight … Read more
Keurig espresso machines make it easy to brew a cup of cappuccino due to the inbuilt milk frother. However, users are sometimes left frustrated when the frother just won’t work or won’t produce any foam even when working. There are several reasons your milk frother may be faulty, and the proper fix depends on knowing … Read more
Though beloved by many, original, unflavored coffee can be too intense for some due to its acidic and bitter notes. This is why more and more coffee lovers are taking to coffee drinks that taste like chocolate. The cacao/caramel flavors in chocolate-flavored coffee mask the bitter taste of pure coffee while adding delightfully nutty, full-bodied … Read more
Coffee is a popular beverage due to its intense taste and stimulating effects. However, what is one to do when they realize their stored coffee is past its expiration date, just when they need a brew? Should they toss the coffee and buy a new pack, or should they go ahead and brew the ‘expired’ … Read more
