Your guide to Italian coffee culture
Italian coffee culture remains mired in tradition, and unflinchingly set in its ways. The ideal that coffee is a staple in Italian life and should remain affordable means little has changed.
Italian coffee culture remains mired in tradition, and unflinchingly set in its ways. The ideal that coffee is a staple in Italian life and should remain affordable means little has changed.
British coffee culture is much less hampered by tradition than it is elsewhere in Europe. This has allowed them to ride current trends and more deftly adapt to a changing landscape, placing them at the forefront of the artisanal coffee revolution in Europe.
Cleaning your espresso machine is essential to creating the best-tasting coffee. Even a slight buildup of residue can give your coffee an off -putting taste.
If you want to become a barista but aren’t quite sure where to begin, here are some tips to get your started on your journey.
The little capsules that fuel Keurig and Nespresso machines have always been questioned about their sustainability, but a UBC professor has come up with an answer.
Cascara is the name for the dried out skin or husk that remains after the seed of a coffee cherry—the coffee bean—has been removed. It can be used to make tea.
Will the turning point for widespread adoption of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) come through better-tasting decaf?
As cool as it looks, the Chemex’s hourglass shape can make it challenging to clean. Here are some tips to keep that glass sparking.
Once those beans are roasted and ground, the clock is ticking. Here’s how you can make it last.
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.
If you rely on the caffeine in your coffee to wake you up in the morning, rest assured that a milky cappuccino will still give you your kick.
The difference between a cappuccino and a latte lies in the way the barista crafts the drink, rather than the ingredients.
When you plot 1,229 coffee reviews from 16 different countries on a graph, it’s easy to see which country produces the best coffee.
Fresh is best, right? Well, fresh is good, but with coffee you need to give a little time after roasting to let carbon dioxide escape.
If all goes well, you’ll never need to know how to reset your Nespresso machine. But just in case, we’re going to teach you how.
Espresso and what we think of as ‘regular’ coffee differ in the way they’re made. Each brew has a distinct preparation method that influences its flavors.
The Italian word macchiato means “stained” or “marked.” This could mean an espresso stained with just a touch of milk, or milk stained with just a touch of espresso.
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.
Four types of coffee beans are currently sold on the world markets: Arabica, Robusta, Liberica, and Excelsa. Bright Arabica is the coffee that’s used most. Hearty Robusta is also popular.
We encourage coffee scenes in movies whenever they can be squeezed into the script. Here, movie podcaster Jordan Bowman rounds up his 11 favorites.
If you’re the type who usually sticks with a straight cup of coffee, those fancy drinks may all look the same to you. Here’s how you tell a latte from a mocha.
Data analyst Cédric Scherer plotted more than 1,000 coffee reviews on a graph to see which countries have the highest-rated coffees.
When the colonial Dutch decided to cultivate their own coffee, they chose a tiny island in what is now Indonesia.
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.
Learn 31 fascinating facts about coffee, including the name of Starbucks’ first café and which country drinks the most per capita.
Unfortunately, this white whale hangs out only with the mermaids at Starbucks.
Starbucks has popularized the term “blonde roast” in recent years. It’s a less misleading term for what used to be called “cinnamon roast” coffee.
Stretch out your enjoyment of your morning espresso with this cup that sits somewhere between an espresso and an Americano.
Here’s what you need to know about coffee’s history, geography, biology, and the food systems that bring it to you.
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