Category: Coffee Beans
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Is Chai Latte Coffee?
When at a coffee shop, you may be intrigued to see Chai Latte on the menu. You ordered it, and it tastes milky, sweet, and wonderful. However, there does not seem to be a coffee taste in it. Is Chai Latte coffee? Chai Latte is not coffee. It is spiced black tea combined with steamed…
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Best Coffee Beans With Chocolate Notes
Essential reading for every chocoholic coffee-lover! We reveal the best types and brands of coffee beans with chocolate notes.
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Americano vs Long Black: What’s the difference?
The Americano and the long black are almost identical coffees. There’s just one important difference. Do you know what it is?
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Aeropress vs Moka Pot
There are many ways to brew coffee. There are more traditional brewing styles, such as the French press and Moka pot, and modern brewing styles, such as Aeropress or Minipresso. Are these brewing styles similar? What about Moka pot and Aeropress? Moka Pot and Aeropress are manual coffee makers requiring no electricity. They, however, differ…
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What happens When You Boil Coffee Beans?
What happens when you boil coffee beans? And is it ok to simply boil coffee beans without grinding them to brew a cup of coffee?
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The Best Ways to Store Green Coffee Beans
Green coffee beans can stay fresh for up to a year, but only if they are stored correctly. Discover the right way to store green coffee beans.
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Can You Eat Raw Coffee Beans?
So you’ve got a handful of raw coffee beans sitting in front of you and you’re wondering: can you actually eat them? Maybe you’re curious, maybe you ran out of your usual snacks, or maybe you just want to understand coffee a little better. Either way, it’s a fair question. Yes, you can eat raw…
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Should You Wash Coffee Beans?
Some of us like things clean. As a result, we tend to wash and clean everything, be it a brand-new set of cutlery, clothes, or tools. But what about coffee beans? Should you wash your coffee beans before brewing? In general, you do not wash your coffee beans before brewing. This is because the beans…
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Cappuccino vs Espresso: What’s the Difference?
You make cappuccino with espresso, but the two drinks are very different. Learn the similarities and differences of cappuccino vs espresso.
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The Best Way to Travel With Coffee Beans
Are you planning to bring coffee beans with you on your next out-of-town trip? Are you unsure what the rules and regulations are when traveling on a plane with them? In this guide, we’ll explain the best ways to bring coffee beans on your flight, the rules and regulations, and answers to related questions about…
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Cappuccino vs Americano: What’s the Difference?
Cappuccinos and Americanos are two of the most common espresso drinks on any US coffee menu. Both start with a shot (or two) of espresso, but after that, they go in very different directions. The main difference between a cappuccino and an Americano is milk. A cappuccino is built from espresso, steamed milk, and milk…
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How to Tell if Coffee Beans are Fresh?
The scent and flavor of freshly roasted coffee are divine, but sometimes your coffee stays unbrewed longer than you’d planned and goes a little off. It happens to everyone, but roasted coffee beans are particularly volatile and don’t last too long once exposed to oxygen. If your coffee tastes a little flatter, use these methods…