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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.
Coffee Beans
Arabic vs Turkish Coffee: What are the differences?
The Middle East could be said to be the cradle of coffee. The first coffee beans come from here; the earliest coffee drinkers are Middle Easterners.…
May 6, 2026
Coffee Beans
Why Is Coffee So Expensive? Cheap vs Expensive Beans Explained
Discover the difference between cheap and expensive coffee beans. Do expensive coffee beans really taste any better than cheap ones?
May 5, 2026
Coffee Beans
Are coffee and cocoa plants related?
Coffee and chocolate certainly go well together, and you'll have heard of coffee beans and cocoa beans, but are the two related?
May 4, 2026
Drinks & Brewing
Americano vs Macchiato: What’s the difference?
We explain the differences between the Americano and macchiato, how they are made, and what they taste like.
May 3, 2026
Gear Guides
Why Do Espresso Machines Have Two Spouts?
Why do espresso machines have two spouts, even when the barista is pouring espresso into a single cup?
May 2, 2026
Drinks & Brewing
Americano vs. Espresso: What’s the difference?
We continue our series of coffee comparisons with a look at Americano and espresso coffees. What is an Americano? How is it different from an espresso?…
April 21, 2026