Café Manchado is one of Spain’s most popular drinks or types of coffee. It is also one of the most controversial and debated regarding its preparation and proportion of ingredients (milk and coffee). That’s why, being Spanish myself, I think I can clear up your doubts once and for all. In today’s article, I will …
According to the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA), speciality coffee is flawless and has a distinctive taste in the cup. It is therefore assumed to taste remarkably good. If almost every company in the coffee business claims to sell high-quality coffee, would they all be speciality coffee? As you can imagine, the answer is …
Organic coffee is grown under minimum conditions that guarantee respect for the environment. An organic product is grown naturally, without adding chemicals or pesticides. Organic coffee must comply with the following requirements: Is it called organic coffee, ecological coffee, biological coffee or sustainable coffee? In most producing countries, this type of coffee is known as …
The amount of caffeine in a cup of coffee can vary significantly due to several factors, from planting to brewing. The amount of caffeine in a cup of coffee will depend on the variety of the coffee plant, the degree of roasting of the beans, the type of grinding, the brewing temperature and brewing time, …
The subject of the best coffee in the world is a frequent discussion among coffee lovers. Everyone has their tastes and preferences, but everyone enjoys splurging on a high-quality cup of coffee. Some coffees have unique flavours and nuances that are not accessible to everyone due to financial and sensory limitations. It is impossible to …
Making coffee sounds simple, but it is not. There is a huge amount of effort and knowledge behind brewing a simple cup of coffee. Some will tell you that making a coffee is easy, like buying a coffee pod, placing it in the machine and pressing a button. The reality is that the process behind …
The thought of mixing coffee and ice cream was a genius idea that came to the Italians, unsurprisingly. The mixture of coffee and ice cream has a name in Italian, and it’s called Affogato coffee. It is a rich and creamy mixture of two very different flavours. It is generally considered a drink, but others …
Coffee and milk are a delicious mixture that no one disputes; many of the world’s great coffees are born from these two elements. For a metabolism that is not intolerant to coffee and milk, there is no harm in drinking either drink if it is consumed in the right measure, i.e. a maximum of three …
Caffeine-free coffee does not exist in nature. Regardless of the commercial species of coffee, all coffee beans have caffeine. It is true that, depending on the species, coffee can have more or less caffeine. Thus, an arabica coffee will have half as much caffeine as a robusta coffee, but it will still have caffeine. What …
Roasted coffee beans are the main element that will influence the quality of your coffee. At the moment of roasting, the coffee bean brings out all the characteristics that will end up in your cup. A great cup of coffee results from the natural roasting of the coffee bean. In natural roasting, the only manipulation …
“Colombia” and “coffee” are two terms so closely related that many may think that Colombia is the origin of coffee. But the bush that produces coffee comes from Africa, and yes, the Colombian highlands produce some of the best coffee in the world. If the origin is not responsible for this fame, we might think …
Decaffeinated coffee beans are specially processed to remove most of the caffeine in the coffee beans. Caffeine is a chemical compound found in the coffee bean and is responsible for most of the stimulant effects of coffee. It is a stimulant drug that acts on the central nervous system and is known to increase alertness …
Today’s article delves into the world of espresso coffee and specifically focuses on one of its variants: lungo coffee. Lungo is an Italian word meaning “long.” In the context of coffee, it refers to a shot of espresso that has been made with more water, resulting in a longer, more diluted drink. This allows for …
Get ready to enter the delicious world of cold coffee drinks! If you’re looking for a fresh way to enjoy coffee or want to vary your hot coffee-drinking routine, this is your chance. We’ll introduce you to a wide variety of cold coffee options, from classics like iced Espresso to innovative options like nitro coffee …
What is a frappé coffee? Frappé coffee (from the Greek φραπέ, frapé) is an iced coffee covered in foam made from… instant coffee. Frappé coffee is a coffee with a known origin, and its traditional way of preparation is also well known. Still, like all successful coffees in the world, it has been diversifying and …
In this article, I will answer some of the most frequently asked questions about coffee storage: How should I store coffee to keep it fresh for longer? How long does it stay fresh? Can it be kept in the fridge? Can it be frozen? And so on. If you use coffee beans that are not …
In recent years, the culture surrounding coffee has seen significant growth and increased curiosity among people about all the processes involved in the coffee industry. One of the most popular aspects of this culture is coffee cupping. More and more people are looking to understand the intricacies of coffee cupping and what is required to …
Americano coffee is very popular all over the world, which is composed of one part espresso and two parts water. An Americano can be served as an espresso (or double espresso) in a 180ml to 250ml cup to which hot water is added in a 2:1 ratio. History of Americano coffee Americano coffee is about …
To understand what parchment coffee is, we first need to know what the fruit of the coffee plant looks like. As you can see in the picture, the fruit of the coffee plant is a berry that is almost always red, which is why it is also called the coffee cherry, inside of which there …
One of the most popular coffee drinks in recent years is the cappuccino. This preparation has become increasingly popular in coffee shops and many coffee lovers’ homes. As it is a preparation with milk, it allows us to enhance the flavours of coffee with this additional ingredient, whether with cow’s milk or vegetable milk such …
We all love a hot, freshly brewed coffee, at that point when all the aromas escape from the cup and flood our sense of smell. With every sip of hot coffee, we can appreciate all the notes and flavours on our palate. However, we cannot always enjoy freshly brewed coffee, and although we know it …
