Coffee Guide

Category: Tasting & Sensory

This category focuses on how to evaluate and describe coffee’s flavor, aroma, body, and acidity, including formal cupping methods.

  • Dairy Milk vs. Oat Milk Latte: The Ultimate Showdown

    Two lattes in colorful cups on a café counter with mugs and plants in the background.

    Ordering a latte used to be simple: espresso and milk. But walk into almost any coffee shop today, and you’re presented with choices; especially when it comes to milk. While dairy milk remains the standard most of the time, oat milk has surged in popularity, becoming the popular plant-based alternative for baristas and consumers alike.

    Why the buzz around oat milk? And how does it really compete against traditional dairy milk when steamed into a creamy, dreamy latte?

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  • Moka Pot vs. Espresso Machine: Which Brews Strong Coffee Your Way?

    Moka pot and espresso machine brewing side by side on a wooden kitchen counter

    Craving that intense, concentrated coffee kick at home? You may have narrowed your options down to two popular contenders: the classic Moka Pot and the modern Espresso Machine. Both promise strong coffee, but they operate on fundamentally different principles and deliver surprisingly distinct results.

    One is an affordable stovetop icon, the other a potentially pricey gateway to café-quality drinks. Which one truly fits your budget, your counter space, and your definition of a perfect strong brew?

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  • Strongest Coffee with Milk: 4+ Options for a Real Kick!

    Cortado, espresso macchiato, and espresso arranged on a light wooden counter in a sunlit coffee shop with a warm, inviting background

    Do you love the creamy comfort of milk in your coffee, but hate when it completely drowns out that bold coffee taste or energy boost? You’re not alone! Many coffee drinkers crave a drink that delivers both milky texture and a proper coffee punch.

    But what actually makes a coffee drink with milk “strong”? It usually comes down to two things:

    1. Strong Coffee Flavour: This often means a higher ratio of coffee to milk.
    2. High Caffeine Content: This usually depends on the amount of coffee used, especially the number of espresso shots.
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  • Beyond Basic: 3 Easy Ways to Add Amazing Flavor to Your Cold Brew

    Three glasses of cold brew coffee infused with vanilla, citrus, and cinnamon on a light kitchen counter with ice and garnishes

    Alright, so you’ve brewed your first batch of smooth, delicious homemade cold brew using our simple guide. High five! It tastes great black or with a splash of milk, right? But maybe you’re seeing those fancy flavored cold brews at the coffee shop and wondering… could I do that at home?

    YES! And the best part? You don’t need sugary, artificial syrups to do it. Adding natural, delicious flavors to your homemade cold brew is super easy.

    Ready to take your brew from “nice” to “WOW!”? Here are 3 simple methods to try:

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  • Unlock Your Coffee Palate: A Beginner’s Guide to Coffee Tasting Notes You Must Know

    Three coffee cups with different brews, a bowl of coffee beans, and a colorful tasting wheel on a wooden table.

    Ever hear coffee enthusiasts talk about “chocolatey notes” or a “bright, citrusy finish” and feel completely lost? You’re not alone! The world of coffee flavor profiles can seem complex, but it’s actually a fascinating journey of sensory discovery.

    Learning to identify these nuances will not only deepen your appreciation for your daily cup but also help you choose beans you’ll truly love. Get ready to unlock your coffee palate with this beginner-friendly guide to the coffee tasting notes you need to know!

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