Need a quick energizer in the morning but want to branch out from your usual espresso flavor? Try the Ristretto instead! This recipe offers home baristas and casual coffee lovers a chance to mix their espresso up and achieve new flavors with just small changes in their brewing process. Time to dive right in. What…
Ready for a sweet, chocolatey espresso experience unlike any other? Put down that regular espresso shot and step up your game with the newest twist to hit the scene: Espresso Melya. It combines rich chocolatey cocoa, a drizzle of honey, and freshly ground high-quality espresso beans swirled together into one luxurious sip. As easy as…
What to serve your guests, iced coffee or hot coffee? Neither! If you want to impress your guests, serve them Mazagran instead! It is a traditional Algerian coffee lemonade made with lemon, ice, and coffee. This exotic blend is quite refreshing yet simple to make. So why not give it a try? Here is my…
When the autumn chill hits, there’s nothing better than a steaming hot pumpkin spice latte to brighten your day. You can almost smell it just thinking about it! Since pumpkin season is here, you can now enjoy this seasonal favorite at home whenever you want, without having to wait in line at Starbucks! Here’s how…
As a barista, I often get asked about the Gibraltar coffee recipe. What’s in it? How do you make it? And so on. So I thought I would put together a blog post with all the information you need to know about this unique coffee blend. What Is a Gibraltar Coffee? A Gibraltar is a…
There’s nothing like a freshly brewed cup of gingerbread coffee to help you get into the holiday spirit. Here is a timeless recipe to enjoy this spiced coffee during the holidays, or any time of the year you’re yearning for that Christmas mood. What Is Gingerbread Coffee? Gingerbread coffee is a caffeinated beverage flavored with…
If you love Starbucks mocha lattes, you can easily make them at home with this simple recipe. It will be delicious, and you’ll save $5 in the process 🙂 So grab your ingredients, and let’s get started! What Is a Mocha Latte? A mocha latte is simply a coffee latte with chocolate, which makes an…
The espresso tonic is a bubbly and refreshing chilled coffee drink that’s gotten popular in the last few years. It sounds weird at first, but after you taste it, you’ll realize there’s nothing like a chilled espresso tonic to refresh and revive you on a hot day. Here’s a simple recipe to make this specialty…
Most coffee lovers and baristas believe that the crema is what crowns an espresso. Whether you like to enjoy your espresso with a thick, creamy layer of crema or you don’t mind if it’s not there at all, it’s important to understand why crema won’t form. From the wrong grind to the wrong roast, there…
For some baristas, achieving the perfect crema is a sign that they have created an excellent shot of espresso! After all, this is what most coffee lovers look for in their coffee. But what is all the fuss about espresso crema, and is it worth the hype? Does it create a better-tasting coffee? Or is…