Keep learning with this set of posts about Coffee Facts.
Most home espresso makers are quite automated. But as you learn how to make espresso, you’ll find that bean quality, grind size, dose (grind volume), tamp, water temperature, brew time, and yield will dramatically change the final product. This guide is part of our How to Make Coffee series. How to Make Espresso Coffee Here’s how to …
Which has more caffeine, coffee or tea? And what factors affect caffeine levels? Comparing tea vs coffee caffeine levels is easy. A standard coffee (95 mg) has double the caffeine compared to a black tea (47 mg). But coffee beans have less caffeine that tea leaves, before brewing. And a single espresso has similar caffeine …
One very common type of coffee is espresso, which is often referred to as expresso. Which is correct and how should it be used in English? Here are the differences between expresso vs espresso. Espresso is an Italian word. Espresso comes from the Latin term exprimere, meaning “pressed out”. The Italian word “espresso” doesn’t mean …
Walking into any coffee shop can be a little confusing. There are so many different names for each drink and it seems like they are all made with the same ingredients. What is an Americano? Here’s your quick guide. Plus we compare Americano to five common coffee drinks. Americano coffee is made with espresso and …
Knowing how many ounces in a cup of coffee helps make quality brew and measure caffeine. In this post, you’ll learn the standard coffee cup size. Plus, we’ll compare cup sizes of 3 coffee shops: Starbucks, Dunkin’, and Tim Hortons. There are 6 ounces in a standard cup of coffee. This is a liquid measure …
The origin story of java coffee is a tale of smuggling, colonization, and exportation. What is java coffee? And why is coffee called java? Learn the story of your favorite drink in this quick history. The term java, which is used to describe coffee, originates from the island of Java, Indonesia. The Dutch smuggled coffee …
Curious about potassium in coffee? We’ll break down the amount of potassium in coffee – regular, decaf, and instant. Plus the amount of potassium in 6 common coffee additives. We also compare coffee potassium versus other common foods. An 8 oz. cup of black coffee contains around 116 mg of potassium. At just 2% of …
There are many brands that claim to be the strongest coffee in the world. In this post, you’ll learn about 2 types of strong coffee, 4 factors, 4 of the strongest coffee brands, the best roast for strong coffee, and tips for brewing strong coffee. We’ll also cover how to weaken strong coffee and how …
Yirgacheffe coffee is from southern Ethiopia and is one of the best coffees in the world. In this post, you’ll learn about Ethiopian Yirgacheffe: how to roast, brew, and pair this delicious drink. Ethiopian Yirgacheffe coffee is considered one of the best coffees in the world. It comes from the town of Yirga Chefe in southern …
You might have heard of terroir in wine. Did you know that terroir is also used to describe coffee? In this post, you’ll learn what terroir coffee is and the factors affecting it’s flavor and aroma. Guide to Terroir Coffee Coffee is known for unique flavor notes across bean types and growing locations. Coffee terroir …