What is a Barista?

What is a Barista

Baristas are employees in coffee houses, coffee bars, coffee shops or sometimes bookstores, who prepare and serve espresso style coffee drinks. Although in recent years, the term has somewhat evolved to include employees who also serve and prepare regular coffee, say Americano style. While their job might sound straightforward enough, it isn’t. … Read more

Introduction to Cold Brew Coffee

Cold Brew Coffee

Cold brew coffee has a great taste than is different than traditional hot coffee. When coffee is brewed in hot water, acidic / oily components are extracted and leads to a more bitter taste.  That is not the case with cold brew coffee, as you will only get natural flavors of coffee … Read more

What are the Different Types of Coffee?

What are the Different Types of Coffee

Coffee has been part of most people’s daily lives. It is a drink that keeps us awake and energetic especially when we have a lot of tasks to do. There are also some people who cannot function well unless after drinking a cup of coffee. If you consider yourself a coffee lover, … Read more

The Benefits of Owning a Coffee Maker at Home

The Benefits of Owning a Coffee Maker at Home

You may be satisfied with just having an instant coffee everyday at home. It’s mostly because making it is a breeze — just pop open a jar of instant coffee, get a teaspoon of it and put it into a cup, add some sugar, pour in some hot water and stir. Voila! … Read more

The Benefits and Advantages of a French Press Coffee Maker

The Benefits and Advantages of a French Press Coffee Maker

Sometimes, the most simple and fundamental of methods and contraptions are often the ones that produce the best results. Such as the case of the humble French press, which is also known by other names: coffee press, coffee plunger, press pot, cafetiere, or cafeteria. A French press coffee maker does not come … Read more

How Does a Drip Coffee Maker Work

How Does a Drip Coffee Maker Work

Most of us, if not all of us, have a coffee maker in our kitchen or at least are planning to get one. One of the most popular, widely available and probably the best coffee makers is the drip type coffee maker. We enjoy our coffee every morning and share it with … Read more

How to Clean Your Coffee Maker

How to Clean Your Coffee Maker

Seeing one of the best coffee makers sit on your countertop and being able to enjoy a cup of coffee all by yourself or sharing it with friends, family, or colleagues anytime makes you definitely feel good. But like any other kitchen appliance, you have to maintain it for longevity. Do you … Read more

History of Coffee Makers and Coffee

History of Coffee Makers and Coffee

In every place we go, we can enjoy a nice cup of coffee because there are now lots of coffee shops all over the world. If you don’t feel like going out for coffee, you can also create a cup in the comfort of your own home through the use of coffee … Read more

Espresso vs Drip Coffee

Espresso vs Drip Coffee

Most of us would like to sip a cup of coffee every morning when we wake up. And sometimes we don’t care for too much detail about our coffee, but for coffee enthusiasts it is quite of a big deal. So what is the difference between an espresso and a regular brewed … Read more