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Joel Lewis
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Italian espresso conventions, and what survives the trip to the US.
36 guides on Brewing Coffees, showing 19 in Coffee Drinks.
Drinks & Brewing
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…
May 15, 2026
Drinks & Brewing
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?
May 16, 2026
Drinks & Brewing
Cappuccino vs Frappuccino: 6 Key Differences
Discover the six key differences between a Frappuccino and the drink it is partially named after, the cappuccino.
May 17, 2026
Drinks & Brewing
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…
June 29, 2026
Drinks & Brewing
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…
June 29, 2026
Drinks & Brewing
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.…
July 2, 2026
Drinks & Brewing
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…
July 6, 2026
Drinks & Brewing
What Is a Cortado? The Ratio, the Glass and How to Make One
A cortado is a double shot of espresso cut with roughly the same volume of warm, barely textured milk, served in a small glass. The name…
August 10, 2026
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Sour Espresso: Why It Happens and How to Fix It
Sour espresso has one cause. The shot is under-extracted, meaning water passed through the coffee too quickly and pulled out the acids without pulling out the…
August 10, 2026