Brewing coffee is the world’s best science experiment! Filtered water plus fresh grounds create a fantastic compound that makes life better! The freshness of coffee grounds used to concoct that brew can make the difference between an A+ and just a passing grade.
When you walk into a coffee shop, do you step up to the counter and order your faithful cup of cappuccino, or do you take a chance on the exotic-sounding brew written on the chalkboard outside? You might wonder what exactly makes a macchiato unique compared to a cortado. The world of coffee is amazing, but all the different names can get confusing. Let us help you out by running through some of the types of drinks you will find at your local coffee shop.
Espresso is pivotal in Italian culture. Walk into a small shop in Italy and order a coffee, or un café, and you will receive a delightful, strong, traditional cup of espresso. But what happens when you want espresso at home, but you also don’t have a lot of counter space?
Nearly half of Americans use a drip coffee maker to get their daily dose of caffeine. But what happens if you stumble into the kitchen, press start on your machine, and nothing happens? Or you show up at your campsite and there is no coffee maker in sight?