You can walk in any coffee shop in this world, and you'll see in the menu these well-known milky drinks: cappuccino, cafe latte, flat white, and macchiato. There is no coffee shop without one of these. But what about all of those great alternatives less known like the piccolo latte? What is this mysterious drink, and why is serving it a great choice? Let's find out! What is the piccolo latte? The word "piccolo" comes from Italian and means small. This doesn't mean that piccolo is just a small latte, it's more like a medium drink with lots ...
Beginner's Guide To Shade Grown Coffee
Shade grown coffee seems to be a newly discovered wonder. You'll see it printed on labels and touted by more and more coffee shops. Most people think there is something extra special about shade grown coffee, and there is. But the idea of growing coffee in the shade is not innovative, or unique. As it is, this was the first place where wild coffee was discovered: under the shade of other trees. Let's take a closer look. What is shade-grown coffee? Shade-grown coffee is practically a plantation of coffee trees that are growing under ...
Beginner's Guide To Coffee Cupping
Ever heard of coffee cupping ? If you're reading this, you probably have and you're curious to know more. Here's a little explainer for you. In the world of coffee two cooks define this singular product called coffee: The Roaster and The Professional Barista. With fire, the Roaster modifies the dry coffee beans into something completely different. With his knowledge and experience, the Barista "cooks" the roasted beans, extracting the aromas and creating a beverage. But who defines the value of what the chef is offering? The final ...
What Is A Cortado And Why Is Everyone So Obsessed With It ?
Most folks know what a cappuccino, flat white, or cafe latte is. That because 80% of coffee lovers drink espresso with a lot of milk. When it comes to cortado, macchiato, or even piccolo latte, a lot of people are confused. There are lesser known drinks and can really throw people off. Today we're talking about the cortado and exactly what it is. There's been a lot of hype surrounding it and we need to get to the bottom of this. What is cortado? A cortado is a beverage consisting of one shot of espresso combined with an equal amount ...
What Are K-cups ? Here's A Beginner's Guide To Help You Out
Curious about K-cups ? Many Americans own a Keurig or have at least had a K-cup coffee before. But if you've never had one and are wondering just what they are, and if they're worth it, then check out this article. You might just find the info you need. Single-serve coffee has changed our habits and practices. It has moved espresso out of its traditional place of consumption, much like the invention of the teabag made folks really get into tea, as it was cheaper and more convenient. There are two main single-serving coffee types: pods ...
Essential Guide For Coffee To Water Ratio, Like You've Never Seen It Before
Do you have a minute to talk about our savior Ratio? What is exactly a coffee to water ratio and how can it help us understand coffee better? And how exactly can this ratio save us? I'll explain in this article and I'll give you some useful tricks about how to adjust a coffee recipe to your liking. Let's see! What is a ratio? It is practically the balance between two ingredients, in this case ground coffee and water. This means that for each gram of coffee there is a perfect amount of water for brewing. There are many ways ...
What Is Coffee With Chicory ? Here's How Your Drink Really Started Out
There's all sorts of odd mixes in the world of food and drink,m but most of them actually make some sense once you take a look at the ingredients. One such mix is coffee with chicory. What it is and why it came to be is what we're going to figure out in this article, so hold on tight. First, let's start with the basics. What is chicory? Maybe you know about chicory. Maybe it's your favorite drink. For those who don't know what this plant is chicory (or succory for some folks) is a woody, tracheophyte within the dandelion family. It ...
Flat White VS Cappuccino - What Are They, And Which Is Best ?
Have you ever had a moment when you just wanted to try something different even if you’re not sure about what? Or maybe you are in a good mood and you’re thinking „I’ll try a new thing today!” You look up on the menu a little confused and you just notice two beverages: flat white and cappuccino. What’s the deal with these two drinks? What is better for you and most important which one tastes better? I’ll give you some big differences between them and after that I’ll show you how to combine them according to your taste. Let’s see! What is ...
What Is CTC Tea ? - Beginner's Guide To CTC Black Tea
CTC tea is something you'll stumble upon often, maybe without even knowing. In fact, if you own a box of teabags, they're most likely CTC. So let's figure out what this tea is, and why it's so common. So what is CTC tea ? CTC tea is a way of processing tea leaves to make black tea. It started out as an alternative to orthodox processing, which is the traditional way tea is made. But, since CTC is cost-effective and produces consistent results, it's become a very common practice. So, what is CTC exactly ? It stands for Crush, Tear, Curl, ...
How Is Tea Made - Each Tea Type, Discussed And Explained
The way tea is made influences a lot about its final flavor. Knowing how our favorite tea is made can shed light on why we like it, and what other teas we may like as well. So, let's talk today about how tea is made. How each tea type is processed, and the main differences between them, as well as how it used to be made, thousands of years ago. So how is tea made ? Tea - as in, true tea - is made by wilting, oxidizing and heat-treating the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. Herbal tea is much simpler, often requiring only ...