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What Size Tamper Do I Need?

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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

What Do Mocha Coffee Beans Taste Like?

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Just like the Europeans said many centuries ago, the mocha coffee bean has a much sweeter taste to it, almost chocolatey This is likely due to the fact that mocha coffee beans are a form of arabica coffee rather than Robusta coffee which tends to have a much more bitter taste. What do mocha beans … Read more

Do TASSIMO Pods Have Milk In Them?

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There are two boxes: one with espresso pods, the other with milk pods First, put a milk T DISC in your tassimo machine, once the milk is in the cup, replace the milk T DISC with the espresso pod. In no time you’ll be enjoying your costa cappuccino created with TASSIMO. Can I put milk … Read more

What Costs $10 At Starbucks?

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These Reserve bars charge $10 for cups of coffee that emerge from glass siphons. Seriously. Ten dollar will also buy you a flight of so-called Reserve brews. Starbucks claims these are “Our rarest coffees, small-batch roasted in Seattle.” What can you get from Starbucks with $10? You can get a FREE Handcrafted Beverage of your … Read more

What’s The Difference Between A Café Au Lait And A Latte?

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A latte is made with bold espresso, while a café au lait uses strong coffee Lattes have more milk and a little bit of foam and may be made with a wide range of flavors. Café au laits are typically served straight, though the American version adds chicory. Which is stronger latte or café au … Read more

Is Café Au Lait Black Coffee?

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The café au lait differs from the café latte and flat white, even though all three are often mistaken for one another. The flat white is an espresso with a small amount of steamed milk and a thin layer of foam , while the latte is espresso topped with two distinct and thicker layers of … Read more

Does Starbucks Frappé Coffee Have Caffeine In It?

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A starbucks coffee-based frappuccino can contain as little as 85 mg of caffeine and as much as 155 mg of caffeine in a grande size That’s straight off the regular menu, and assuming no extra shots of espresso are added. Does a frappé have coffee in it Starbucks? The Starbucks Frappuccino is a line of … Read more

What Are The Differences Between Coffees?

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While Arabica is the most popular, Robusta is cheaper and stronger Because of its bitter flavor, you’ll typically see Robusta used for espresso drinks and in instant coffee mixes. If your Monday morning is lagging, reach for a cup of coffee that uses Robusta beans. Their high caffeine content will wake you right up! Which … Read more