Coffee shop menus could use some clarity. If you aren’t used to terms like espresso and ristretto, your next order can be a serious disappointment. That’s why I’m tackling the most common coffee shop and home espresso questions one by one. Next up: How many ounces in a shot of espresso? A standard espresso shot …
How Many Ounces in a Shot of Espresso? Single, Double, and More Read More »
In a perfect, world, you’d always have fresh Nespresso pods for your morning cup of coffee. But we all have old pods that we don’t want to go to waste. So should you just drink it or Do Nespresso Pods Expire? Nespresso pods do expire, but they are safe to use long after the expiration …
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Nespresso pods are so convenient that many of us drink several of them a day without even thinking about it. But wait, is that a good idea? Are Nespresso pods safe? Nespresso pods are safe because the hot water and coffee don’t come in direct contact with the aluminum and instead get in contact with …
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We all love the convenience of Keurigs, but they can get quickly become expensive. When you’re looking to cut costs, the obvious question is: Can you reuse K-cups? No, you can’t reuse K-cups. They are made with just enough grounds for one cup of coffee. Using the same K-cup more than once will over-extract the …
Can You Reuse K-Cups? 2 Reasons Not To, 3 Tips for if You Do Read More »
K-cups are really one of the easiest ways to make coffee. Even if you’re already using them, though, you may not know what’s in your K-cup. In particular, I’m sure we’ve all asked this question: how much coffee is in a K-cup? On average, a K-cup has 9–12 grams of coffee. The amount of coffee …
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Keurig coffee is already delicious, but a splash of milk can really bring out the flavor. You could add the milk to your mug, but there has to be a better way, right? Why not just put milk directly in the Keurig? Unfortunately, putting milk in a Keurig’s water tank won’t work. You’ll likely break …
Can You Put Milk in a Keurig? Making Keurig Lattes the Right Way Read More »
Are you ready to take the leap from plain old drip coffee to lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, and all those other cool coffee shop drinks you know and love? Well, you’re going to need to start frothing milk. In this article, we’ll help you pick out the best milk for frothing, including some options that work …
What’s the Best Milk for Frothing (And the Worst)? Read More »
This phrase has led to a lot of confusion amongst coffee fans. It doesn’t help that there have been so many other “third waves” in everything from water to automation. So what is third wave coffee? In order to fully understand the current era of coffee, we need to look at coffee’s first and second …
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There’s nothing more frustrating than getting out of bed, turning on your Keurig, and watching as it fails to brew a cup of coffee. I can’t deal with that kind of crisis before I get my cup of joe! No coffee maker lasts forever, but we certainly don’t want to buy one with an overly …
How Long Do Keurigs Last? And How to Extend Their Lives Read More »
Have you ever wondered which Nespresso capsule has the most caffeine? I’ll give you a hint: It’s an OriginalLine pod. For that and other Nespresso caffeine content information, look no further. These lists contain everything you need to know about the weakest and strongest Nespresso pods, how the intensity scale impacts caffeine, and more. What’s …
Nespresso Caffeine Content [Chart]: How Strong Are Coffee Pods? Read More »
