The ideal tamper should be slightly smaller than the inside diameter of the portafilter basket so that the tamper does not bind while compressing grounds – essentially there should be a little extra space between tamper and basket. How do I know what size tamper I need? Measure the portafilter across the diameter (the centerline). … Read more
To make a double espresso shot with your espresso machine, select the proper filter basket and press it into the portafilter. Add your fine espresso coffee grounds and use the tamper to level them off. Lock the portafilter into position and select espresso mode. You can now make your double espresso shot. Can you get … Read more
snickerdoodle hot chocolate is a delicious, rich twist on a classic. Flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla… this decadent dessert drink tastes just like a snickerdoodle cookie ! The perfect treat for all ages! What is snickerdoodle hot cocoa? A cookie classic meets a cold-weather favorite with Starbucks new Snickerdoodle Hot Cocoa. The beverage is … Read more
Americanos are made with espresso shots and water, while brewed coffee is created by infusing coffee beans with hot water americano espresso drinks have 103 mg of caffeine per cup, while a cup of brewed coffee has 96 mg of caffeine. Americano drinks have a stronger, richer flavor than brewed coffee. Is Americano stronger than … Read more
We’ve got the answers! There are four different types of coffee beans: Arabica, Robusta, Liberica, and Excelsa. The most common (and popular) are Arabica and Robusta, but you might get lucky and run into the other two. How many flavors of coffee are there? From green to roasted beans, more than 800 flavor compounds in … Read more
vietnamese coffee is generally sweeter than Thai coffee because it uses sweetened condensed milk only. And the amount used is generally more than the one used in Thai coffee. Thai coffee often combines both evaporated and condensed milk and the condensed milk used is lower than the one in Vietnamese coffee as a result. Is … Read more
The coffee that comes out from the moka pot is very concentrated, thick and delicious However, it’s very easy to under or over extract. The Moka Pot comes nowhere near to the espresso machine in consistency, quality or control. It’s difficult to control quality from brew to brew. Are moka pots worth it? The Moka … Read more
In reality, you can’t steep espresso beans in cold water and call it an espresso Depending on your ratio of coffee to water, you can brew cold brew concentrate or ready-to-drink cold brew using espresso beans. So, with a 1:3 or 1:4 ratio, you can make concentrated coffee that will need diluting before you drink … Read more
Keurig K Cafe is advertised as a cappuccino and latte maker, and since it also has the Shot option you get an impression that it’s an espresso machine. However, it’s not. Keurig K Cafe brews regular coffee just like any other Keurig model, and it can’t do espresso shots. So, it’s not a Keurig espresso … Read more
It is made with full-bodied espresso, creamy steamed milk and classic vanilla syrup What is a french vanilla at Starbucks? It’s brewed from a pre-packaged mix of powdered ingredients like coffee, milk, vanilla flavoring, sugar, and water Starbucks French Vanilla is different in the sense that it’s actually coffee. Your barista will mix a fresh … Read more