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, …
The Aeropress and French Press are two at-home brewing devices. If you are new to these brewing methods, they seem nearly the same since they both are considered full-immersion brewers (coffee grounds steep in hot water before a manual pump mechanism is used to filter the coffee.) These brewing devices are different …
Flavored tobacco products such as cigars and cigarettes are hugely popular, especially with younger tobacco users. Most of the trendy flavors are fruity, like peach or apple, but why not infuse your tobacco with a more mature taste such as coffee? How do you do it? Here’s how to flavor tobacco with …
The Kalita Wave is a coffee brewer that comes in two different sizes, the 155 and 185. While you’re sure you want to own a Kalita Wave, you can’t decide which of the sizes is the better brewer for you. Which should you choose? Between the Kalita Wave 155 and 185, the …
These days, liquor is flavored like just about anything, from gummy bears to cotton candy and Swedish Fish. Coffee lovers who also like adult beverages can combine the two by soaking their coffee beans in alcohol. How is it done? Here’s how to soak coffee beans in alcohol: You might still have …
To you, coffee is best with some milk. On the weekends, when you can grind your coffee beans low and slow, you like to make a luxurious cup with a bit of cocoa added in. By combining chocolate and milk in your coffee, will you enjoy your best cup yet? Chocolate milk …