What is Scottish coffee? Three ways to brew it

What is Scottish coffee

If you’re looking for a delicious coffee with a twist, try making a Scotch coffee home. This flavorful beverage requires just a few simple ingredients: coffee, vanilla ice cream, sugar, and Scotch whisky. To make a Scotch coffee, you’ll need to mix some brewed coffee with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a spoonful …

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Coffee pod machine vs. espresso machine

Espresso machine vs coffee pod machine

The use of coffee pod machines for coffee making has become popular due to their convenience and speed of preparation. Despite this, the traditional espresso system is still the best method to obtain a more authentic and artisanal cup of coffee. The coffee obtained with a coffee pod machine differs from that obtained with an …

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How to descale a Tassimo coffee machine

Tassimo descaling tablets

It’s important to know how to descale your Tassimo coffee machine to keep it running smoothly and ensure that your coffee remains high-quality. Sadly, many people forget this critical maintenance step and don’t give it the attention it deserves. Regardless of the brand, descaling is necessary for any coffee machine. In this article, I’ll guide …

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Is vinegar good for descaling coffee machines?

White vinegar for coffee machines

When it comes to descaling our coffee machine, the first question we encounter is which descaling liquid to use. Whether it’s prompted by a notification from the machine or our maintenance routine, many brands of descaling liquids are available online, all designed to remove limescale from the machine’s internal water circuit. However, some users may …

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How often should I descale my coffee machine?

Frequency of descaling a coffee machine

I have often talked about the descaling process of coffee machines, and I produced descaling guides for all brands. However, once we realise that we need to descale our coffee machine, one question is how often we should carry out the process. Descaling is very important for two fundamental reasons: If you are convinced that …

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What are ESE coffee pads?

ESE coffee pads

Coffee is essential to many people’s daily routines, providing a much-needed energy boost to start the day. However, brewing a perfect cup of espresso can be daunting for some. That’s where E.S.E. coffee pads come in – a convenient and popular solution for making espresso at home. In this article, I will provide a comprehensive …

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How to descale a coffee machine

How to descale a coffee machine

Coffee makers are becoming increasingly common in households worldwide and are used daily as home appliances. However, the accumulation of lime and dirt in the water circuit can negatively affect the taste of coffee or prevent water from flowing properly. Therefore, it is crucial to descale the coffee maker. To ensure optimal performance of the …

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Descalers for coffee machines

Coffee machine Descalers

In the past, I explained how to descale different coffee machines, so now I have created this blog section as the perfect complement. Descaling is crucial in maintaining our coffee machine, although we don’t always give it the proper attention. Therefore, buying a specific descaling liquid is important, especially if your machine is under warranty. …

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Mocha Coffee: What it is and how it is prepared

What is a Mocha coffee and how it is made

Mocha coffee, also known as mochaccino, is a delightful beverage that falls under coffee with milk. Its unique taste and texture come from adding cocoa or chocolate syrup to the traditional milk and coffee mixture. This velvety drink has a soft, sweet flavour with a hint of cocoa and an irresistible frothy appearance that is …

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How to descale a Dolce Gusto coffee machine

how to descale dolce gusto

In this blog, I previously covered how to clean a Dolce Gusto coffee machine. However, we unintentionally omitted a vital aspect of the cleaning process: descaling the machine. Descaling is an essential step that should not be overlooked in maintenance. It is easy to overlook the descaling process when purchasing a new Dolce Gusto capsule …

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What is the best cup size for coffee?

Coffee cups

This a simple question that is not easy to answer without considering multiple criteria to find the right coffee cup. Before we go any further, defining a coffee cup is worth defining. A small open container, usually with a flat bottom and a handle, used for drinking. The free dictionary But this blog is not about just any drink but coffee. Therefore, in this article, I will explain which …

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Bullet Proof: What it is and how it is made

Bullet Proof What it is and how it is made

Bullet Proof coffee is a trend that has been around for a few years. Coffee that, with butter and coconut oil, becomes an extremely high-calorie coffee blend intended to replace breakfast. It is sold as a high-quality coffee enriched with low-fat organic butter and coconut oil that helps celebrities worldwide get through the morning with …

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Cappuccino: The secrets of this global coffee uncovered

What is a cappuccino

Cappuccino is the most famous coffee with milk preparation on the planet. Virtually anywhere in the world you ask for it, you will be served this coffee with milk that has won the affection of many coffee drinkers over the years. Cappuccino is based on espresso with steamed and frothed milk, always in equal parts, …

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Latte Macchiato: What it is and how it is made

Latte Macchiato with the three layers

Latte Macchiato means stained milk. This name comes from the fact that this drink is mostly milk, where espresso is added to stain it. This way, the espresso will transform the white of the milk into brown and bring a light coffee flavour. All espresso and milk beverages use the same ingredients; coffee and milk. …

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Café Manchado: what it is and how it is made

Café Manchado in a glass cup

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 …

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What is Speciality Coffee?

Red coffee cherries

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 …

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Guide to automatic and superautomatic coffee machines

automatic vs superautomatic coffee machines

The best-known type of coffee is espresso coffee, which gives its name to the coffee maker with which it is prepared; the espresso machine. There are many other methods of coffee extraction besides espresso. Each extraction method requires a different coffee maker. However, automatic coffee makers imitate the way of preparing coffee in espresso machines. …

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What is organic coffee, and what are its benefits?

Organic Product Certification in Europe and US

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 …

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8 Reasons to buy a coffee pod machine

8 Reasons to buy a coffee pod machine

Are you a coffee lover looking for a faster and more convenient way to enjoy your favourite beverage? If so, then coffee pod machines may be just what you need. While you may have already heard about the advantages and disadvantages of capsule coffee machines, do you know all the reasons why they are an …

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Amount of caffeine in a cup of coffee

Amount of caffeine in a cup of coffee

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, …

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French Press coffee makers

French press brewed coffee

The French press coffee maker is a favoured choice for its simplicity in producing a rich and flavourful cup of coffee with minimal effort. With a straightforward design consisting of a glass jar for mixing ground coffee and hot water, and a plunger to separate the grounds, it’s a clean and cost-effective method for brewing …

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