Tag: Coffee Taste

This category focuses specifically on the sensory experience and perception of coffee’s flavor profile.

  • Cortado vs. Macchiato: Comparing These Small & Milky Espresso Drinks

    Cortado in a glass and macchiato in a cup on a wooden café counter

    Stepping up to the espresso bar can feel like learning a new language. Two drinks that often cause confusion are the Cortado and the Macchiato. They’re both small, espresso-based, and involve milk; but that’s where the similarities end.

    Choosing between them depends entirely on how much milk you like and how forward you want that espresso flavor to be. Don’t worry, the difference is actually quite simple once you break it down.

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  • Stop Buying Cold Brew! How to Make it Perfectly at Home (It’s So Easy!)

    A cold brew coffee carafe and a glass filled with iced coffee on a bright kitchen counter with a soft, modern background

    Love that super smooth, rich, never-bitter coffee you get from the fancy coffee shop’s cold brew tap? Wish you could have it every day without draining your wallet?

    Well, guess what? You totally can! Making incredibly delicious cold brew coffee right in your own kitchen is ridiculously easy. Seriously. No fancy machines, no special skills needed. If you can stir water and coffee together, you can make amazing cold brew.

    So, what is cold brew anyway? It’s simply coffee brewed using cold or room temperature water over a long time (like 12-24 hours), instead of using hot water for just a few minutes like regular coffee. This slow, cool process works magic on the flavour.

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  • 3 Big Reasons to Ditch Your Blade Grinder Now for Amazing Coffee

    Electric burr coffee grinder with beans on a wooden counter in a bright modern kitchen with white cabinets and natural light

    Dreaming of making coffee at home that tastes just as good as your favorite cafe? You bought good beans, you’ve got your coffee maker ready… but something’s still missing. Could it be your grinder?

    If you’re using one of those little grinders with a propeller-like blade inside (you know, the ones that sound like a tiny airplane taking off!), you might be accidentally sabotaging your brew!

    Lots of us start with blade grinders because they’re cheap. But trust me, upgrading is one of the biggest steps you can take towards truly delicious coffee. Here are 3 big reasons why ditching that blade grinder makes a world of difference:

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  • Brewing Truth: Debunking 5 Common Coffee Myths You Probably Believe

    Coffee shop interior with a barista behind the counter and a cappuccino on a wooden bar in front of an espresso machine

    Coffee culture is rich with traditions and beliefs, but not all of them hold water (pun intended!). From caffeine jitters to storage secrets, some common coffee “facts” are actually myths that can hinder your brewing enjoyment. It’s time to separate the bean from the chaff! Let’s dive into five widespread coffee misconceptions and reveal the brewing truth behind them. You might be surprised by what you learn!

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