4 reasons to avoid Kopi Luwak
Yker Valerio September 4, 2021
High-quality coffee is a luxury that we all deserve to enjoy and yet, most people don’t know anything about specialty coffee. A decade ago it
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9 common myths about espresso
Yker Valerio September 2, 2021
Espresso is a paradox. It’s the most fascinating achievement of art and science in the coffee world. But, like most things coffee, is full of dogmas, myths, and misinformation of all kinds.
Keep reading and gather some material to annoy your fellow coffee geeks!
What is a breve coffee?
Yker Valerio August 30, 2021
Did you know that a breve coffee is made with half-and-half instead of whole milk? This means the espresso has more room to move and it makes for a richer, creamier cup.
What is a cortado?
Yker Valerio August 26, 2021
now very little about the history of cortado, we are certain it was first created in Spain. That’s why I asked for help from the best baristas there to explain cortado better.
What is cascara?
Yker Valerio July 19, 2021
I borrowed insights from coffee scientists, historians, estate owners, and roasters to write this article. Unexpectedly, cascara is above and beyond anything I knew about it. More than a mere by-product, cascara is a cultural treasure.
does dark roast have more caffeine?
Yker Valerio July 5, 2021
Do you believe that bitter coffee is stronger? Read below to find a few surprises about the differences between dark, medium, and light roasts.