Types of Coffee
How to Make the Perfect Gibraltar Coffee
Make a Gibraltar at home: pull a double shot of espresso, steam milk and pour an equal amount into a small glass. Step-by-step guide.
Ashley Southworth
Writer at Taste the Latte.
Coffee Beans
Can You Brew Coffee Using Chocolate-Covered Coffee Beans?
Can you brew chocolate-covered coffee beans? You can try, but the chocolate gums up grinders and can burn. Here's what to expect.
Coffee Gear
Coffee Pot Mistakes to Stop Making Today
The most common coffee pot mistakes, from skipping daily cleaning and descaling to using tap water and stale grounds, and how to fix them.
Coffee Gear
When Should I Replace My Keurig?
Most Keurigs last three to five years. Signs it's time for a new one, from leaks and odd noises to weaker, slower brews.
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How Much Coffee Can You Take on a Plane?
TSA doesn't limit coffee beans on a plane, but grounds over 12 oz. get screened separately and liquid coffee must be under 3.4 oz.
Coffee Beans
Can you Bring Coffee Beans or Grounds on a Plane?
Yes, you can bring coffee beans or grounds on a plane in your carry-on or checked luggage. There are some tips to help the process go without any hiccups.
Coffee Brewing
What is the Ideal Temperature for Coffee?
Brew coffee with water at 195 to 205°F, and drink it at around 120 to 140°F. Here's why temperature matters for taste.
Coffee Questions
Why Do People Put Salt in Their Coffee?
People add salt to their coffee to neutralize any bitterness. Adding salt to bitter coffee helps balance the flavors and enhance the coffee's sweetness.
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Can You Use an AeroPress to Make Tea?
Yes, you can use an AeroPress to make tea. It's a relatively simple process using the inverted method. Continue reading to learn how.
Coffee Questions
How to Steam Milk Without a Steamer?
Ways to steam your milk without a steamer include the following: Milk frother , Handheld Whisk, French Press, and a Jar
Coffee Questions
Can You Use a French Press to Make Tea?
A French press makes great loose-leaf and cold brew tea. Here's the right water temperature and steeping time for each kind of tea.
Types of Coffee
What Kind of Coffee is Best for a French Press?
The best coffee for a French press is a fresh medium to dark roast, coarsely ground just before brewing, for a bold, full-bodied cup.
Coffee Questions
How to Clean Your Coffee Maker Without Vinegar
No vinegar? Clean your coffee maker with dish soap, baking soda, lemon juice, hydrogen peroxide, salt or a store-bought cleaning solution.
Coffee Brewing
How To Know If My Coffee Maker Has Mold?
Most coffee makers grow mold if they aren't cleaned regularly, which makes coffee taste bitter. Signs to watch for and how to clean it out.
Coffee Gear
How Often Should You Clean Your Coffee Maker?
Clean your coffee maker about once a month and descale it every two months, more often with hard water or heavy use.
Coffee Brewing
How Does the Strong Button Work on a Keurig?
The Keurig Strong button slows the water through the pod, adding about 30 seconds of brew time to pull out bolder flavor.
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Can You Reuse Coffee Filters?
Yes, many coffee filters can be reused several times before they stop working. Here's how to rinse, dry and reuse them safely.
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Coffee Filter Differences with Pros and Cons
Different Types of Coffee Filters: Paper Filters, Metal Filters, Cloth Filters, Cone Filters, Basket Filters, Disc Filters
Coffee Gear
What is Frothed Milk?
Frothed milk is milk whipped with air into a light foam for lattes and cappuccinos. How it differs from steamed milk and how to make it.
Types of Coffee
Vietnamese Coffee vs. Regular Coffee: What’s the Difference?
Vietnamese coffee is stronger and heavier than regular coffee, brewed through a phin filter and sweetened with condensed milk.
Coffee Questions
Should I Use Distilled Water in my Coffee Maker?
Distilled water isn't best for coffee. It lacks the minerals that bring out flavor and can corrode your machine. What to use instead.
Coffee Questions
Does Coffee Have More Caffeine Than Tea?
Coffee almost always has more caffeine than the same size cup of tea, but brew time and processing matter. Here's how they compare.
Coffee Questions
8 Things to do With Coffee Grounds
Don't toss used coffee grounds. Eight smart uses: compost, bug repellent, odor eater, skin scrub, furniture dye, candles and scrubbing pans.
Coffee Beans
How to Know if Your Coffee is Under or Over-Extracted?
Sour, salty or soapy coffee is under-extracted; burnt, bitter or metallic coffee is over-extracted. How to tell and how to fix each one.
Coffee Questions
Why Does My Coffee Bubble When Poured?
Coffee bubbles when poured because of carbon dioxide trapped in the beans during roasting. What the bubbles say about freshness.
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Differences Between Light, Medium, and Dark Roast Coffee
Light roasts taste bright and acidic, medium roasts smooth and balanced, dark roasts bold and smoky. How roast level changes your cup.
Coffee Questions
Can I Put Coffee Grounds in My Composting Bin?
Yes, coffee grounds are great for compost. They add nitrogen and break down fast. Here's how much to add and what to avoid.
Coffee Questions
How to Infuse Coffee with Cinnamon
The best way to add cinnamon to coffee is to sprinkle it on top of the grounds before brewing, not mixed in, so it won't clog your machine.
Coffee Brewing
What to do if Your Coffee Tastes Like Metal
Metallic-tasting coffee usually comes from your water, your machine or poorly roasted beans. How to find the cause and fix it.
Coffee Brewing
What to do if Your Coffee Tastes Like Soap
Soapy coffee usually means a poorly rinsed brewer or mug, under-extraction, bad water or stale beans. How to fix it.
Coffee Beans
Why Does Coffee Taste Stale?
Coffee goes stale through oxidation when beans or grounds are exposed to air, heat and light. How to store coffee so it stays fresh.
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What to do if Your Coffee Tastes Burnt?
Burnt-tasting coffee usually comes from over-roasted beans, stale grounds, over-extraction or a dirty machine. How to fix each one.
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What to do if Your Coffee Tastes Sour
Sour coffee usually means stale or under-roasted beans or under-extraction. Six causes and how to fix each one.
Coffee Questions
What to do if Your Coffee Tastes Salty
Salty coffee is usually under-extracted: too little water, too coarse a grind or too short a brew. How to fix it.
Coffee Storage
How Long Does Coffee Creamer Last?
Unopened dairy creamer lasts a couple of weeks past its date; once opened, one to two weeks in the fridge. Shelf life for every creamer type.
Coffee Questions
How to Tell If Your Coffee Creamer Has Gone Bad
Signs your coffee creamer has gone bad: it's past its date, changed color, smells or tastes off, or has separated and turned lumpy.
Coffee Brewing
Nespresso Machine Leaking? Here’s What To Do
Nespresso leaking? It's usually scale buildup, a blocked capsule holder or a problem in the machine base. How to find the leak and fix it.
Coffee Beans
Why Does My Coffee Taste Bitter?
Bitter coffee usually comes from low-quality beans or over-extraction. Use good Arabica beans and these brewing fixes for a smoother cup.
Types of Coffee
How Many Calories Are in Coffee?
How many calories are in your coffee? Black coffee has almost none, but milk, sugar, creamer and syrups add up. How each add-in changes your cup.
Coffee Questions
What is a Master Roaster?
A master roaster is an experienced coffee pro who turns green beans into specific roast and flavor profiles. What the job involves.
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What is the Best Way to Grind Coffee Beans
The best way to grind coffee is with a burr grinder, right before brewing, at the right size for your method. A quick guide.
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Which Coffee Beans Make the Smoothest Coffee?
The smoothest coffee comes from high-quality Arabica beans, usually a medium roast. More tips for a smooth, never-bitter cup.