Coffee Tips

Decaf coffee means coffee with low caffeine content—but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Keep reading to learn why you may want to have some handy in your kitchen!

The Cafflano Kompresso consistently delivers over 9 bars of pressure—and it’s handheld! In this tutorial, I’ll guide you through the step-by-step process of making espresso with the Cafflano Kompresso—including what you’ll need, how it works, and some tips for perfecting your brew.

You’ve heard “single origin coffee” tossed around, but what does it actually mean? In this complete introduction to single origin coffee, we answer that question and more.

Looking to perfect your V60 pour over technique? Look no further. In this article, I share an eight-step guide to making a delicious V60 cup worthy of a spot on your favorite cafe’s menu.

While a Flat White and a Latte may look similar, they differ in subtle ways that make them unique. A Latte is made with espresso, steamed milk, and fluffy foam, while a Flat White uses richer whole milk, dense microfoam, and short espresso shots.

You can find lattes on almost all cafe menus. But since you’re here, I’m guessing you are wondering how to make a latte at home. When it comes to its preparation, the latte is the combination of one or two shots of espresso and steamed milk poured on top with a thin layer of foam. 

A latte (also called a “caffe latte”) is a milk coffee drink made with one or two shots of bold espresso, steamed milk, and a finishing touch of milk froth. The result is a creamy, balanced, stunning, and silky-smooth coffee experience.

In this guide, we will cover the basics of coffee grinding and share coffee grind size charts even seasoned baristas will want to save. 

The main difference between the flat white vs cappuccino is the milk-to-espresso ratio and foam type.  Microfoam is the flat white’s chief characteristic. But the cappuccino’s foam is thicker and rests atop the steamed milk. Cappuccino’s foam is also referred to as “macrofoam”—the opposite of the flat white’s tiny-bubbling froth.

What is a cortado coffee? In this post, we’ll discuss cortado coffee, which has recently grown in popularity and is available in a lot of specialty coffee shops all around the world.