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Coffee Drinks

Sweet Coffee And How To Achieve It

March 19, 2023

Coffee’s smoky complexity mixes well with a variety of sweet stuff, from simple sugar and honey to flavored syrups and spices.

Categories Coffee Drinks
Heavy cream being poured into coffee

Heavy Whipping Cream Belongs In Your Coffee

February 12, 2023January 28, 2023

Heavy whipping cream is great in a cup of coffee, but you shouldn’t use it exactly as you use milk.

Categories Brewing, Coffee Drinks
Three screenshots from TikTok featuring women showing off their favorite Starbucks drinks

TikTok Starbucks Drinks You’ll Want to Try Today

October 15, 2022October 1, 2022

Ready to explore the fun TikTok Starbucks drinks that are going viral? The best viral drinks are creative, complicated, and definitely not on the menu.

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Cup of colada coffee

Colada Coffee: What It Is and How To Make It

October 16, 2022July 5, 2022

Colada coffee is a Cuban tradition that combines history, great coffee and happy social gatherings.

Categories Brewing, Coffee Drinks
Thai coffee instead of Vietnamese coffee

Thai Coffee vs. Vietnamese Coffee: Differences You Need To Know

October 16, 2022June 27, 2022

Thai coffee and Vietnamese coffee have some similarities, but there are some important differences you need to know about before you try brewing them.

Categories Brewing, Coffee Drinks
Glasses of amaretto liqueur that can work as liquors for coffee

Liquors for Coffee: Go Beyond The Baileys

October 16, 2022June 27, 2022

These GREAT liquors for coffee can give your coffee beverage the KICK you’re looking for.

Categories Brewing, Coffee Drinks
Hand pulling cold brew coffee out of the fridge

Yes, You Can Heat Cold Brew Coffee (And You Should!)

January 19, 2023June 19, 2022

Yes, you can heat cold brew coffee. It is concentrated, so adding hot water simply heats it up and dilutes it to make it more like a typical cup of coffee.

Categories Coffee Drinks
Piccolo latte prepared after barista learned what piccolo coffee is

What Is Piccolo Coffee? Here’s What You Need To Know

October 16, 2022June 13, 2022

The piccolo latte began as a coffee roaster’s tool, allowing the roaster to sample how different roasts express themselves when mixed with milk.

Categories Brewing, Coffee Drinks
Flat white coffee

Differences Between A Flat White And A Cappuccino

September 1, 2022June 12, 2022

The flat white and cappuccino began as two distinct drinks, but these days coffee shops tend to blur the line.

Categories Coffee Drinks, Learn
A cortado on the left and a latte on the right

Comparing the Cortado and the Latte

September 1, 2022June 12, 2022

Like their respective home countries of Spain and Italy, the cortado and latte have a few things in common—but you don’t want to get them mixed up.

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Iced Americano instead of cold brew coffee

Cold Brew vs. Iced Americano: Know the Differences

October 16, 2022June 6, 2022

If you want to up your coffee game, you have to learn the differences between cold brew vs. iced Americano. Here’s everything you need to know.

Categories Brewing, Coffee Drinks
Trying to choose between latte and mocha

Chocolate Is The Difference Between a Latte and a Mocha

June 5, 2022

If all those fancy drinks look the same to you, just know that chocolate is the big difference between a latte and a mocha.

Categories Coffee Drinks
A bone dry cappuccino

A Bone Dry Cappuccino Doesn’t Need Your Steamed Milk

June 13, 2022June 5, 2022

You’ve heard of dry white wine, a dry martini, even dry humor, but what on earth is a bone dry cappuccino?

Categories Coffee Drinks
Marocchino prepared after barista learned how to make a marocchino

How To Make a Marocchino Coffee the RIGHT Way

January 28, 2023May 30, 2022

The marocchino is a delicious, artistic coffee drink that you can make at home. Here’s an EASY way to do it.

Categories Brewing, Coffee Drinks
Espresso in a white ceramic cup

How To Drink Espresso Just Like They Do In Italy

June 17, 2022May 28, 2022

For millions of people, the word espresso signifies little more than an extra boost of caffeine. That’s a shame, as it is one of the purest and most flavorful coffee experiences you can have.

Categories Brewing, Coffee Drinks, Learn
Glass of iced coffee on a table

How To Make Iced Coffee Out Of Hot Coffee

October 16, 2022March 29, 2022

It’s a hot summer day but you still need your caffeine. Here’s how to turn that pot of freshly brewed joe into cool iced coffee.

Categories Brewing, Brewing Tips, Coffee Drinks
Glass of dirty coffee on tray

Dirty Coffee: What It Is and How To Make It

June 2, 2022February 26, 2022

If you’ve never tried dirty coffee before, you’re in for a treat. Here’s how you can make this special drink at home.

Categories Brewing, Coffee Drinks
Barista making iced coffee after order of iced coffee at Starbucks

Here’s How To Order Iced Coffee at Starbucks—Without Sounding Like an Amateur

April 2, 2022January 6, 2022

Not sure how to order iced coffee at Starbucks? Here are some quick tips that’ll have you ordering like a pro!

Categories Coffee Drinks, Learn

The Difference Between a Ristretto and Long Shot, or Lungo

June 17, 2022October 9, 2021

A ristretto and a long shot are both espresso, but a ristretto uses less water and a shorter extraction time to create a more concentrated shot than a regular espresso. A long shot uses more water and a longer extraction time to create a less concentrated coffee.

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Hand holding up a chocolatey whipped coffee drink inside a Starbucks coffee shop

11 of Our Favorite Starbucks Coffee Drinks

October 2, 2022September 12, 2021

If you’d like to shake things up on your next visit, consider choosing from this curated list of 11 of the best Starbucks coffee drinks.

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6 Chicory Coffee Brands We’re Rooting For

February 23, 2022August 27, 2021

Chicory coffee offers many of the same benefits as regular coffee without the acidity, jitters or crash. Here are some brands to try.

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A Starbucks Frappuccino topped with whipped cream

Everything You Need To Know About The Frappuccino

July 11, 2022August 8, 2021

No drink speaks of caffeine-laden, sugary decadence quite like the Insta-worthy Frappuccino. But if you’re a coffee traditionalist, it might require a little explanation.

Categories Coffee Drinks, Learn
Cold brewing coffee in a French press

5 Coffee Beans We Recommend For Cold Brew

February 20, 2023April 11, 2021

You could always make cold brew from the same beans you use for your regular coffee, but these brands roasted specifically for cold brew will make a big difference.

Categories Beans, Brewing, Coffee Drinks
Red eye coffee being brewed on an espresso machine

A Red Eye Coffee Can Overcome Almost Any Morning

February 25, 2023January 17, 2021

Red eye coffee is popular among those who need a powerful caffeine fix to keep them wide awake. It’s a simple drink to make, which makes it perfect for the occasion it’s intended for: a foggy-headed morning.

Categories Brewing, Coffee Drinks
A flat white coffee on the left and a caffe macchiato on the right.

The Difference Between A Flat White And A Macchiato

March 4, 2022October 9, 2020

It wouldn’t be fair to elevate either the flat white or the macchiato above the other, but each of these drinks has its time and place.

Categories Coffee Drinks, Learn
Long black coffee and a caffe Americano

Long Black vs. Americano: What’s the Difference?

May 8, 2022May 12, 2020

The long black is Australia’s answer to the Americano, and like everything else in Australia, they kind of flipped it upside down.

Categories Brewing, Coffee Drinks
Long espresso brewing on a Nespresso Essenza Mini

Long Espresso: What It Is And Why You Should Try It

March 4, 2022May 2, 2020

Stretch out your enjoyment of your morning espresso with this cup that sits somewhere between an espresso and an Americano.

Categories Brewing, Coffee Drinks, Learn
Three hands clinking coffee beverages

A Comprehensive List Of The Most Popular Coffee Drinks

October 1, 2022November 16, 2019

Fifteen of the most popular coffee drinks explained.

Categories Coffee Drinks
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