Coffee Advice

Get the best coffee advice by browsing our posts and articles that answer commonly asked coffee-related questions. We cover everything from coffee recommendations to ensuring you have the best equipment for the smoothest brew.

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With heaps of guides and posts to help you, you’ll become an at-home barista in no time.

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5 Coffee Sweetener Alternatives That’ll Help You Kiss Your Sugar Habit Goodbye

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This article explains why you should avoid adding sugar to your coffee, and what to use instead. Sugar is known to cause several chronic health problems like inflammation, diabetes, weight gain, and heart disease. Continuing to add sugar to your coffee won’t only ruin its taste, but can cause or worsen these health conditions. Luckily […]

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14 Best Arabica Coffee Brands To Try: The Ultimate Guide

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If you’re an avid coffee drinker, you know that finding the best coffee bean that suits your taste buds can be a mission that takes a lifetime. Most coffee aficionados usually have about three to five specialty coffee roasters they can get their beans from, but that doesn’t make them the best or the top among every one. An Arabica coffee bean is a go-to coffee blend for any coffee lover, and there’s a coffee maker out there that’ll make the right blend to suit your tastes. The best thing you can do is sample several Arabica coffee brands and see which ones stand out for you.

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Americano vs Latte: Which Espresso-Based Wake-Up Call Is Best?

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Americano vs Latte Which Espresso-Based Wake-Up Call is Best

If you’ve been heading to your local coffee shop for many years and getting the same coffee, whether it’s a black coffee, cold brew, or drip coffee and you’re ready to shake things up, both the Americano and the latte might be on your radar. Each are an espresso based drink that any coffee lover will love, whether it’s made at home or in-store by a barista. What do you need to know about Americano vs latte and how do you know which one you are going to enjoy more?

The simplest way to describe the difference between these two brewed coffee beverages is that the Americano is just about as basic as they come when it comes to espresso. It’s at least two shots of espresso mixed with water. Lattes, on the other hand, are more complex and feature espresso and hot milk or cream. You’ve probably already heard different takes on the latte, like a mocha latte, café latte, to name a few. Much of the drink is crema or frothed milk and it can be flavored in an endless number of ways.

When it comes to taste, most people would describe a latte as very mild. You can definitely taste the espresso in the drink – or at least you should be able to when it’s made properly and not overloaded with sweetener – but because of the high cream content, the brewed coffee taste is very mild.

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How To Clean A Stainless Steel Coffee Pot: 5 Easy Methods

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How to Clean Stainless Steel Coffee Pot with 6 Easy Methods

One of the keys to making great coffee is using clean tools. Not only does it make sense when it comes to cleanliness in general, as it would for all food and beverages, it actually affects the taste of the final product. Knowing how to clean your stainless steel pot is an essential part of making a great tasting cup of coffee if this is your coffee-making tool of choice.

One of your primary concerns when you are cleaning a stainless steel coffee pot is to make sure you get it clean without degrading the material of the pot. Coffee residue and even hot water can eventually stain a pot overtime.

You want your pot to last as long as possible and not break down, while still getting rid of that stubborn coffee stain. Sometimes, a gentle scrub with your dish brush just won’t do, and that coffee residue won’t come off with soapy water.

Cleaning your stainless steel pot can be done with a simple descaling solution, but it’s still important to know what you are doing before you dive in. Using the wrong cleaning tools could result in you ruining your pot completely.

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