In the hands of an experienced barista with fresh espresso beans, a bottomless portafilter will yield 50% or more of Crema Why? Well the answer is simple. Your espresso shot will come in contact with no other surface than the bottom of you portafilter basket. Are naked portafilters better? 1. A Quality Control Check. The … Read more
Most automatic espresso machines have 5 buttons. The last button on the right is usually for manual flow The buttons with 1 cup are usually set to 40 ml and the buttons with 2 cups are set to 80 ml. On the picture above this means that button 1 and 2 are set to 40 … Read more
A barista is an espresso machine “coffee artist” who has extensive knowledge about coffee and prepares, decorates and serves drinks to the customer Barista (m/f) is the italian word for barkeeper. What is the difference between barista and coffee maker? The barista chooses the ingredients, finds the right flavors for the right people and guarantees … Read more
A macchiato is a much stronger coffee drink than a latte , offering more bold flavors and caffeine. What is stronger than a latte? A cappuccino boasts a much stronger espresso flavor than a latte due to having less milk and more foam than a latte. Which is stronger latte or cappuccino or macchiato? Meanwhile, … Read more
An Americano is not just black coffee It is essentially an espresso shot diluted with water. There are two different ways to prepare this drink that can alter its look. First: hot water first, then espresso on top and second: espresso first, then diluting with hot water after. Is Americano and black coffee the same? … Read more
All you do is use each pod twice ! After using the Nespresso pod to make your cappuccino or espresso, simply put the pod back into the machine and have it make you another cup. The second cup tasted fine; the only difference is it was a bit weaker than the first cup, but it … Read more
1. Java Chip For obvious reasons, Java Chip, is the top ranking starbucks frappuccino. This mousse tasting chocolate chip milkshake is the perfect combination of happiness and comfort. What’s the most popular Frappuccino? 1. Java Chip For obvious reasons, Java Chip, is the top ranking Starbucks frappuccino. This mousse tasting chocolate chip milkshake is the … Read more
café bustelo is not espresso You don’t need a fancy press machine or any other gadgets to brew Café Bustelo because it’s instant coffee. All you need is hot water and your favorite mug to brew a cup of this brown gold. Is Café Bustelo only espresso? – cafe bustelo is actually a form of … Read more
Featured Starbucks® dark roast Coffee Can I get black coffee at Starbucks? Just ask for a black filter coffee / coffee of the day / pike place (all the same thing). If you ask for a black coffee you would more than likely be asked if you want a brewed coffee or americano. Is Starbucks … Read more
Can espresso be decaf? The simple answer is that yes it can ! The answer lies in the beans themselves, rather than any particular way of brewing them. It’s true that coffee beans intended for espresso drinks are typically roasted for longer. Can espresso be decaf at Starbucks? The first thing you should know about … Read more