Is an Americano Stronger than Regular Coffee?

I have probably tried every coffee on most coffee shops’ menus. Whereas most people stick to what they know in coffee shops, I’ve surfed the menu over the years, always trying new drinks in case I find something new and exciting to add to my favorites. I’ve found black americanos tend to …

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What is the Best Coffee-to-Water Ratio?

When making great coffee, many people use a ratio to work out how much coffee and water they need to make their coffee. Using a ratio is a great way to make a consistent tasting coffee. Whether you’re making a coffee for yourself or a group of people, you can easily work …

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What Type of Coffee Does Cracker Barrel Use? Is It Good Coffee?

You recently had a delicious meal at Cracker Barrel, but what most tantalized your tastebuds was the coffee. You’d love to have another cup without having to stop by Cracker Barrel so soon. What kind of coffee does the restaurant brew and is it readily available to consumers? Cracker Barrel uses its …

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What Kind of Coffee Does IHOP Use? Is It Good Coffee?

The International House of Pancakes has more than 1,800 locations across the Americas and counting. Although pancakes are in the name, you’re much more interested in the type of coffee IHOP carries. What is it? As of 2019, IHOP serves Royal Cup Coffee, a long-standing coffee brand founded in 1896. Royal Cup …

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How do You Get a Good Crema for Your Espresso?

A common misconception is that making an espresso is easy, just put some ground coffee in the portafilter, stick it in the espresso machine, press the button, and PRESTO out comes the nectar. Well, making bad espresso is that easy, but making good espresso is a little more challenging.  Fresh quality beans, …

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Which Coffee Roast is the Strongest?

Are you one of those who stand in the coffee aisle at the grocery store, staring all the options down, wondering what to purchase? There’s such a variety of blends, origins, and roast profiles to choose from. Possibly the most confusing thing of all is the strength number on the side of …

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