Why Does Starbucks Add Water to Cold Brew? If you ever enter a Starbucks and purchase a cold brew coffee, you may find that Starbucks likes to add water to its drinks. Some people would never think to question it since they just want to enjoy the coffee, not think about the science. You might […]
Why Does Coffee Get Stronger the Longer It Sits? Want to know if letting your drink lie out would make it more bitter since you detest strong, bitter coffee? Or perhaps you enjoy strong coffee and want to make it even stronger by letting it rest for longer. Regardless, we have the solutions for you. […]
One of the many ways to make a coffee-based beverage sweeter is to add syrup, which is also known as a method to “remove bitterness” in the beverage. This used to be a more typical practice in coffee shops, but in recent years, an increasing number of people have started brewing coffee at home. Because […]
What Is Espresso? Definition Espresso is a small, highly concentrated coffee brewed by forcing hot water under pressure through a compacted puck of finely ground coffee. Typical “modern specialty” double shot: Dose (coffee in): ~16–20 g Yield (coffee out): ~30–45 g Brew time: ~25–35 s Pressure: ~9 bar at the puck Water temp: ~92–96 °C […]
Introduction In most home kitchens and cafés, “vanilla” usually means one of two things: vanilla syrup or vanilla essence. They both smell sweet and familiar, they’re both labeled “vanilla,” and they’re often used interchangeably in recipes and drinks. But they are not the same product. Vanilla syrup is a sweetened liquid flavoring, built on sugar […]
If you enjoy coffee, you may have pondered why lattes are so pricey. All you seem to be getting, after all, is a cup of coffee with some milk foam on top. How on earth is it worth $5? Actually, there is a lot more to it than first appears. Let’s examine the true cost […]
Unless you ask for a double shot and pay extra for the espresso, a cappuccino only contains one shot of espresso. Even coffee makers are designed to pour one espresso shot per each cup of cappuccino. The caffeine content of a cappuccino is therefore equal to that of a regular espresso. We shall discuss what […]
There has been a lot of discussion over decaf coffee among those who avoid caffeine. Drinkers of decaf are frequently informed that their beverage is a diuretic, meaning it will cause you to lose salt and water from your body. But is this true? Does decaf coffee cause urination? Let’s investigate more closely to determine […]
By using a straw, you can keep your lipstick and teeth clean! Since it prevents you from inhaling the coffee’s aroma, coffee purists may disapprove of the technique, yet almost everyone has given it a try. Let’s look at the origins of sipping coffee through a straw, the several types that are offered, and their […]
What Is French Press Coffee? French press (a.k.a. press pot, cafetière) is a full‑immersion brewing method: Brew method: All the coffee grounds sit in hot water together for a set period. Separation: A metal mesh plunger filter pushes the grounds to the bottom. Typical ratio: ~1:12 to 1:16 (coffee : water by weight). Grind: Coarse. […]