You’re on vacation. You just checked into that pristine, near-perfect Airbnb. You’re looking forward to enjoying yourself. You start looking around and checking out the appliances. “This place has everything I need!” you say. As you’re getting unpacked you place your pound of freshly roasted coffee beans on the counter next to the French press provided by the host. You wind down and go to … [Read more...]
How to Make an Americano
How to Make an Americano Making an Americano is a straight forward process. You mix espresso with hot water. There are several variations, but from a barista's standpoint, it's a very simple drink to make. There are some nuances. Basically: Either you add hot water to espresso shots or You add espresso to hot water. Here's How To Make an Americano fill a cup about … [Read more...]
The French Press
The French Press The French Press has been a trusted source of delicious coffee for over a century. Patented in 1929, the idea can be traced back to the early 1800s France. How has the item remained so popular for so long? Above all, the answer is taste. French presses utilize a technique known as immersion brewing, where coffee grounds are steeped in hot water for several minutes. The … [Read more...]
How to Make a Latte
How to Make a Latte A latte is an espresso drink made with steamed milk and shots of freshly extracted espresso. A quality espresso cafe will produce lattes that look like the images on this page. But the reality is many of the lattes you see in the espresso world will not. We explain why. This is beginning to change but primarily in areas with a well established coffee culture. You Can … [Read more...]
Coffee in Dallas
Coffee in Dallas Stupid Good Coffee One of espresso shops we visited on our round-trip-coffee-florida-to-texas-trip was Stupid Good Coffee in Dallas. It’s on the second floor 1910 Pacific Ave, Ste 2060, Dallas. We were apprehensive to go “up there” to try it when we looked up at the sign from the street. Maybe we both assumed it would be a low volume cafe because of the … [Read more...]
Lucky Goat Coffee
Lucky Goat Coffee Lucky Goat is a coffee company with headquarters and a roasting operation in Tallahassee. Their website shows 6 locations although we have only personally visited the Capital Circle location. The First Leg of our Round Trip Coffee Florida to Texas Trip On the first leg of our round-trip-coffee-florIda-to-texas, we arrived In Tallahassee, Florida really worn out. We … [Read more...]
Road Trip Coffee
Road trip coffee... Don't you drink road trip coffee when you are driving? I think we all do. It's a kind of driving ritual. We grab a cup when we stop for gas. Gas station road coffee sucks for the most part. Although it is improving. Every time I travel by car, I remember why I like really good coffee. One thing about a road trip... A road trip is like a refresher course in coffee … [Read more...]
The 10 Benefits Of Coffee
Americans drink a lot of coffee. About 3.5 billion pounds each year. 62% of us drink coffee every day. 70% drink it at least once per week. The average American, in fact, drinks more than three cups of coffee per day. The integration of Starbucks deeply into our everyday lives certainly has something to do with that. Worldwide, Starbucks sells four million coffee drinks each day, and the … [Read more...]
Why Is Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee So Expensive?
Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee is one of the world’s most exotic and rare beans available. Grown on the hillside of the Blue Mountains in Jamaica, you will find a hefty price tag attached to the bag if you want to sample this coffee. There is a rhyme to the reason as to why this coffee is so expensive, though. In the article below, we will discuss why these beans are so costly; Plus, … [Read more...]
Unique Coffee Culture of Finland
Unique Coffee Culture of Finland Finland is known for its coffee culture. There is no secret that Finns love coffee, and in fact the country has been named one of the top coffee-drinking nations in the world. Coffee breaks are mandatory by law in employment. But what makes Finland’s coffee culture so unique? Why are Finns so passionate about their coffee? This guide covers everything you need … [Read more...]