Cold brew is popular because it enhances the most subtle flavors in every coffee bean. But is Arabica or Robusta best for cold brew coffee? In general, Arabica coffee beans are the best choice when making cold brew coffee. Arabica beans have more complex sugars which makes them sweeter and gives them a heightened flavor profile. By comparison, Robusta beans have fewer sugars and more caffeine which results in a more bitter brew. With that in mind, if you’re looking …

After pulling a shot of espresso, you hope that a firm espresso puck pops out of your portafilter, but sometimes this isn’t the case. Why do espresso pucks sometimes turn out wet and soggy? There are a number of reasons this could happen, but fortunately, a wet espresso puck doesn’t necessarily mean your shot of espresso is bad. However, if you’re still curious as to why this happens, keep reading! We’re about to talk about the top 6 reasons for …

There’s nothing quite as delicious as a strong cup of Cuban Coffee, but how to make Cuban coffee without a Moka Pot? can you make it at home if you don’t have a Moka Pot? Cuban coffee can be made without the use of a Moka Pot. The best way to do this is by using a cloth coffee strainer or colador. Although a strainer is basically a pour-over method and a Moka Pot uses pressure, both result in strong …

If you’re into the fasting lifestyle but don’t want to give up your coffee, you may be wondering if cold brew will break a fast. Generally, cold-brewed coffee does not break a fast. Coffee that’s drunk black without sugar or milk has between two and five calories. This amount of calories is not enough to cause any metabolic reaction. Also, if you’re on a keto diet, coffee lacks carbs which means it won’t break a keto diet. However, there are …

A lot of factors go into brewing a great cup of coffee, and your coffee grinds are among the most important. But can you use coffee grounds twice? And what will your coffee taste like if you do? In general, you should not use coffee grounds twice. Most of the coffee’s acids, sugars, and oils are removed during the first brew, so a second brew will contain mostly bitter plant fibers. In addition, oxygen in the water will break down …

Moka Pots are extremely popular coffee makers. But if you want to make the best-tasting coffee with these brewers, you have to use the right grind size. So, what’s the best grind size for Moka Pot coffee? As a general rule, medium-fine coffee grinds are the best for Moka Pots. Grinds that are finer than this could cause your coffee to be over-extracted or result in grinds clogging your Moka Pot. Alternatively, grinds that are coarser will result in under-extracted …

There are so many espresso-based drinks nowadays that it can be confusing to tell them apart. There’s espresso, espresso macchiato, latte, etc. Some contain milk and some don’t, but does espresso have milk or not? Espresso does not contain any milk. Instead, espresso is a pure, concentrated coffee that’s made by forcing a small amount of water through ground coffee beans under high pressure. Milk can be added to espresso to prepare coffee-based drinks, but if milk is added it’s …

The French Press is one of the best devices for bringing out the full taste, body, and aroma of your coffee. This method is best with freshly ground whole bean coffee, but can you use a French Press with pre-ground coffee? French Press coffee can be brewed with pre-ground coffee beans. In fact, coffee beans must be ground prior to brewing, regardless of the brewing method. So, whether you buy pre-ground coffee or buy whole beans isn’t an issue. However, …

A double shot of espresso is a popular choice for people who want a strong, energizing drink that’s full of caffeine. But just how much caffeine is in two shots of espresso? On average, a double shot of espresso contains between 60 and 128 mg of caffeine. The caffeine content of espresso has such a large range due to various factors. These factors include the type of coffee beans being used, the coffee’s grind size, and even the type of …

For a lot of us, milk and coffee go hand-in-hand. But instead of brewing coffee with water and adding milk after the fact, can you brew coffee with milk from the start? In general, milk can be used to brew French Press, Pour Over, Cold Brew, or instant coffee. Since neither of these methods applies heat to the milk during the brewing process, it is unlikely to scald or burn. However, for most other brewing methods, water should be used …