Author: Joel Lewis

  • Best Coffee Beans for Pour Over

    Best Coffee Beans for Pour Over

    Pour-over rewards light-to-medium roast, single-origin beans — the method’s slower, controlled extraction highlights bright acidity and nuanced flavor notes that get muddied in darker roasts or blends. The paper filter strips oils and sediment that would otherwise round things out, so the bean itself becomes the dominant flavor signal. This completes the bean pairing for…

  • What Is a Doppio Espresso

    What Is a Doppio Espresso

    A doppio is simply the Italian word for a double shot of espresso — roughly 2oz (60ml) pulled from 14-18g of ground coffee, using a double portafilter basket. It’s not a different drink or a more concentrated one; it’s the same espresso ratio as a single shot, just doubled in size.

  • How to Make a Frappuccino

    How to Make a Frappuccino

    A frappuccino is a blended, ice-based coffee drink — coffee (or a non-coffee “crème” base), milk, ice, and flavoring blended until slushy, then topped with whipped cream. We’ve already covered how a frappuccino compares to a cappuccino in that guide; this one is the full how-to, including the actual ingredient that gives it that signature…

  • Pumpkin Spice Latte

    Pumpkin Spice Latte

    A pumpkin spice latte (PSL) is an espresso drink flavored with pumpkin spice syrup and steamed milk, topped with whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon or nutmeg. Despite the name, the flavor comes from warm baking spices — cinnamon, ginger, clove, and nutmeg — the same blend used in pumpkin pie, which is why…

  • Iced Chai Latte

    Iced Chai Latte

    An iced chai latte is spiced black tea concentrate mixed with cold milk and served over ice — it contains no coffee or espresso. The caffeine comes entirely from the black tea base, which is why it’s noticeably gentler than a coffee drink. If you want the tea flavor with a caffeine kick added, that’s…

  • Cappuccino vs Frappuccino: 6 Key Differences

    Cappuccino vs Frappuccino: 6 Key Differences

    Discover the six key differences between a Frappuccino and the drink it is partially named after, the cappuccino.

  • Can coffee be grown in the US?

    Can coffee be grown in the US?

    Is it possible to grow coffee in the United States? Yes, it is. But where? Read on to find out…

  • Americano vs Flat White: What’s the difference?

    Americano vs Flat White: What’s the difference?

    The Americano and the flat white are two of the most frequently purchased coffees available today. But do you know the difference between these popular coffees?

  • Americano vs Latte: What’s the difference?

    Americano vs Latte: What’s the difference?

    Our comparison guides help you learn the difference between popular types of coffees. In this article, we look at the difference between an Americano and a latte.

  • Best Coffee For French Press

    Best Coffee For French Press

    French press is probably one of the most popular ways to brew coffee because it is simple to use. However, a French press brews coffee differently, which may suit certain coffee beans. What is the best coffee for the French press? The best coffees for French press include medium and light roasts with natural sweetness…