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Comparisons & Best X Buying GuidesThe three designs differ in one thing: how many places the machine heats water, and at what temperature. A single boiler machine uses one boiler for both brewing and steaming, so it does one job at a time. A heat exchanger (HX) machine keeps one boiler at steaming temperature and heats the brew water as […]
Budget-Friendly Gear & SetupTo keep a hand grinder from rusting, keep water away from the burrs: clean them with a dry brush and an air blower, take the grinder apart for a thorough clean about once a month, and store it somewhere dry. That is the routine 1Zpresso gives for its grinders, and Comandante's care advice for its […]
Cold Brew & Iced Coffee DrinksTo make iced coffee at home with instant coffee, dissolve the granules in a small amount of hot water first, then add cold water or milk and ice. That order is the National Coffee Association's own advice for instant iced coffee, and it is the main thing that separates a smooth glass from one with […]
Cold Brew & Iced Coffee DrinksSweet cold brew that does not taste watery comes down to three things: a strong enough batch, a measured dilution, and a sweetener that dissolves in a cold drink. Brew a concentrate at the National Coffee Association's 1:4 to 1:5 coffee-to-water ratio, dilute each glass rather than the whole jar, and sweeten with syrup or […]
Comparisons & Best X Buying GuidesCup for cup, yerba mate and coffee carry similar amounts of caffeine. A 2007 scientific review of mate found about 78 mg of caffeine in a cup of mate tea of roughly 150 mL, against about 85 mg for a cup of coffee. The bigger difference is how mate is usually drunk: the traditional gourd […]
Healthy, Low-Acid & Special-Diet CoffeeThe best coffee for pregnant women is usually the one that keeps the whole day's caffeine under the limit health agencies give: the NHS says you should not have more than 200mg of caffeine a day, and ACOG describes less than 200 mg per day as moderate consumption. In practice that points to decaf, a […]
Cold Brew & Iced Coffee DrinksVanilla sweet cream cold brew is cold brew coffee over ice, lightly sweetened with vanilla syrup and topped with a pour of vanilla sweet cream. Starbucks lists the café version's ingredients as ice, brewed coffee, vanilla syrup and a vanilla sweet cream made from cream, milk and vanilla syrup (Starbucks nutrition and ingredients page). Those […]
Brewing Methods: French Press, Pour-Over & MoreWhat You'll Need Before you start brewing, gather everything you need for a smooth, safe Moka pot experience. Having your gear ready prevents rushing and reduces the risk of accidents with hot surfaces and steam. Gear Moka pot (any size from 1-cup to 12-cup) Stovetop or heat source (gas, electric, or induction-compatible base if needed) […]
Espresso & Milk-Based Drinks at HomeIs there anything better than wrapping your hands around a warm, minty-chocolate coffee on a cold winter morning? If you've been spending a small fortune on seasonal drinks at your local café, I've got good news. Making a delicious peppermint mocha latte at home is surprisingly simple, and once you nail this recipe, you'll wonder […]
