If you own an iconic Chemex coffee machine, you will already know its history and how German Peter Schlumbohm designed it in 1941. This patent in the US would culminate in a prolific career as an inventor, the Chemex being a simple piece of work that united science and marketing in a magnificent product. From the …
Many people wonder how much we spend on coffee pods per year and which is the cheaper or more expensive option in the long run. We studied the average cost of buying a coffee pod machine and, logically, the cost of coffee consumption over the year. Let’s assume an average consumption of one pod per …
We have already written many articles about compatible coffee pods, and now it is time to talk about Dolce Gusto compatible pods, one of the most popular brands among European coffee pod machine users. That’s why there is a wide range of compatible pods in Europe and not so much outside Europe. If you are …
Most users of a Moka pot fall into the error of thinking that, as it uses a simpler technology than other coffee makers, they can forget about its cleaning and maintenance. However, this is a big mistake. Whether you are an experienced user of Moka pots or have just acquired your first coffee maker, here …
Owners of a Moka pot are often faced with a very unpleasant aesthetic problem: the heat of the cooking fire burns or wears away the bottom of the Moka pot until it turns black. This situation happens mainly if we heat our Moka on a traditional gas cooker. In this article, I explain how to …
The coffee produced by the Italian brand Lavazza is recognised worldwide for its high quality, taste and aroma. The brand has been marketing coffee for almost 130 years (1895), although its incursion into the coffee pod machine sector is more recent (1989). Lavazza coffee pods are recognised worldwide for their quality and for containing all …
With over 100 years of experience manufacturing its products, Bialetti is now part of Italian popular culture. It is the preferred brand of coffee machines in many Italian households, even over coffee machines manufactured by other larger brands. Bialetti has expanded its product portfolio, now offering classic Moka coffee makers, drip coffee machines, and espresso …
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 …
Coffee brands are making more and more effort to manufacture machines of excellent quality that also make life easier for the user. Among the most complete and easy to use are coffee capsule machines, and one of the most outstanding is Dolce Gusto. The simplicity of Dolce Gusto coffee pod machines makes it easy for …
I imagine that all Nespresso users are already aware of the new VertuoLine coffee machines. However, I understand that they do not know in detail how they work and how they differ from the OriginalLine. Remember that the first Nespresso coffee machine (model C-100) was launched on the market in 1986, and since then, Nespresso …
Regarding coffee pod machines, it is clear to most of us that Nespresso is the most recognised brand on the market. We all see that big N is associated with elegance, style and quality. In that impeccable suit, George Clooney reminds us of it: What else? But there are differences between all Nespresso coffee machine …
Nespresso VertuoLine coffee machines are extremely easy to use; we insert the coffee pod, press the button, and get the coffee. But to get the most out of the Vertuo coffee machine, not only do we have to know how to prepare the coffee, but we also have to understand what is happening in the …
As delicious as coffee may be, it’s the last thing we think about drinking during the summer. High temperatures and hot coffee don’t go very well together. However, Nespresso allows us to turn coffee into a refreshing drink with its new iced coffee pods. This does not mean the brew will come out of the …
Launched in 2021, Nespresso’s World Explorations range brings us closer to incredible corners of the world with the coffees it offers. Allowing us to discover coffee cultures and rituals from around the world. Without a doubt, an experience of travel and exploration through our palate. New flavours have now been added to this range, including …
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 …
The Nespresso Aeroccino is a simple appliance designed for a single function, which is none other than frothing milk. Therefore, the only two faults that can occur are 1- It does not froth milk correctly or 2- It does not froth milk at all. Each of these problems is due to very different causes. The …
If there are two similar brands of coffee machines on the market, they are Tassimo and Dolce Gusto. Still, despite being so similar, there are also very important differences between them. Before buying one of these coffee machines, it is important to know what each brand offers and which one best suits your lifestyle. People …
Welcome to this new article, where I will talk about the importance of keeping coffee at an ideal drinking temperature, what this temperature is, how it influences the taste of the drink, how to maintain it and what to do in case the coffee loses temperature after brewing. As I have already mentioned in other …
The world of dreams is complex, but within that stormy ocean of interpretations and meanings, some of them concern us directly: dreams related to coffee. Have you ever woken up with the memory that you have been drinking coffee or using a coffee pot while sleeping? Would you like to know what it means and …
