A latte a day keeps those drowsy feelings away. I love a latte in the morning, it’s the perfect breakfast drink. That thick, creamy, textured milk and bold coffee flavor are a match made in heaven. I used to frequent my local coffee shop every morning for my daily fix, to the point they knew what ...

Despite its name, the Barista Express by Breville isn’t a machine that’s only for baristas. The set-up may be a bit tricky for beginners to start with but the machine is made with user experience at the forefront of its design. To brew quality espresso it’s necessary to combine high pressure ...

A cup of coffee can appear in many different forms. When you go to a coffee shop, the menu is usually longer than your arm with different types of coffee mixed with all sorts of ingredients. Thanks to Starbucks, the espresso-based Macchiato has become a popular choice at most coffee shops now. ...

So you’ve bought yourself a new espresso machine and you’re super keen to get brewing. That rich taste and wonderful aroma of rich, dark, espresso is calling but there’s something standing in your way. If you’ve tried to brew espresso in a regular-sized mug then you’ll be all too familiar ...

Espresso is a wonderful thing. It’s dark, rich, and packed full of flavor. Whether you enjoy it black or topped up with creamy steamed milk to make an indulgent cappuccino, espresso never fails to start your day on the right footing. Buying an espresso every day from your local coffee shop ...

Where the Middle Eastern Arabic traditions meet the European continent there are the origins of humanity as we know it today. From the idyllic Mediterranean coast in the south to the vibrant culture in Istanbul, Turkey is a country that is bursting with culture and history. The Turkish ...

Espresso machines are renowned for being very pricey. Although they brew coffee that’s bold in flavor and thick in texture, they do this by using high-pressure systems and these are not cheap to make. Generally speaking, you get what you pay for when it comes to coffee machines so many ...

Most of us have personal experience with lattes, cappuccinos, lattes, and frappuccinos. If asked, we can give a pretty accurate definition of what those coffee drinks are based on what we see in our cups. But as we read down the Starbucks menu and mentally check off drinks we know, there are a ...

If you've ever baked a rich chocolate cake or an indulgent tray of brownies then you may be familiar with the notion that a little hint of espresso can really enhance those chocolatey flavors. It's not just sweet treats that call for a dash of coffee, many savory dishes will also benefit from ...

Put the cappuccino down and leave that latte, black coffee is making a comeback and it's for a very good reason! Coffee drinks have been exponentially increasing in complexity over the years and the result is an overly sweet, carb-loaded drink, that's so far removed from the original cup of ...