Coffee tools and machines
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
Nespresso brewers feature different kinds of alerts compared to Keurig, one of which is the half-red, half-yellow alert. To eliminate built-up limescale, you must descale your brewer whenever this indicator light comes on. Proper descaling of Nespresso machines entails using a commercial descaling solution. What does half-red half-yellow mean on Nespresso? The half-red, half-yellow light … Read more
Keurig coffee made using stale water that has been in the brewer for too long tastes awful. What’s more, such water can leak out and cause damage during transport. That’s why it’s important to know how to drain your Keurig brewer for storage and transportation. Can you drain all the water out of a Keurig? … Read more
Keurig is great for removing calcium buildup from appliances such as Keurig coffee makers. However, it usually leaves behind a residue that can cause a lingering vinegar taste in your next brew. This is why you may want to consider alternative ways to clean and descale your Keurig without having to use vinegar. Can you … Read more
Keurig includes rinse pods as part of their brewer maintenance kits. However, many Keurig owners aren’t sure which parts these cleaning pods are meant to clean and how often they should be used. You may also be wondering whether they serve the same purpose as Keurig’s descaling solution or not. To understand what Keurig rinse … Read more
If you prefer the taste of Nespresso coffee over K-Cup coffee but don’t have a Nespresso espresso machine, you may be asking yourself whether there are alternative ways you can still enjoy your favourite Nespresso pod coffee. Fortunately for you, there is, so long as you recognize the differences between Nespresso pods and K-Cups and … Read more
Keurig single-serve coffee brewers are amongst the best in the world in terms of quality and convenience. However, these coffee machines aren’t exempt from problems, and one of the most common of these is when all the lights come on simultaneously. When all the lights are steadily on or flashing inexplicably and you can’t brew … Read more
Keurig brewers have many light indicators which are meant to alert the user whenever something needs to be done, or whether there’s a problem with the coffee machine. Keurig flashing lights are caused by multiple issues. The fix may be as simple as resetting the machine or as detailed as descaling it. Causes of Keurig … Read more
Keurig brewers sometimes develop leakage issues, whether it’s water leaking from the top and the bottom, or coffee leaking during the brewing cycle. These issues are caused by a myriad of factors. However, if the leakage is exclusively at the bottom of the unit, the issue is most likely the water reservoir or one of … Read more
