What is Fear? Fear is one type of emotion that impacts one’s life significantly. Animals and humans alike have this emotional response based on any events in the environment that poses danger, whether physical, mental, or emotional. Indeed, fear takes on different forms and it will be discussed later. However, the effect that fear has [...]
Summer is finally upon us and most days are just too warm for hot cup of java juice. Below are some tips to help you make a great iced coffee. 1. Start with fresh coffee beans. A great iced coffee was never made using stale beans so avoid buying your beans on sale. If you [...]
Do you ever find yourself standing at the counter at your local coffee house pondering the difference between cappuccino and latte? Ever wondered how this hugely popular specialty coffee industry got started? Let’s take a look. The terms caffè and latte were first used in 1847 and later in 1867 they appeared in William Dean [...]
The debate over whole beans versus ground beans will probably never be resolved; there are some tips and facts about various kinds of grinds and the best use of each. And there are some pros and cons to using whole beans and using ground coffee. So here are some coffee-grinding tips and facts. 1. Whole [...]
Ah, coffee! For those who love it, it’s not something easily given up. Perhaps because this beverage is so popular, facts, myths, and trivia surround it. Some are true, some aren’t, and some are just fun facts. So let’s take a look at some of the facts, myths, and trivia about coffee! 1. Coffee Houses [...]
Ever wonder why some cappuccinos and lattes taste better than others even when they are made from the exact same ingredients? Chances are the taste variation is in the froth or foam that sits on top. A good froth has a smooth texture because it’s created with the smallest of bubbles, referred to as microfoam. [...]
Let’s face it. Most of us are bleary eyed, stumbling about with feet dragging when we first wake up in the morning. Yet, when that delightfully rich, and oh so tantalizing coffee aroma tickles our nostrils we schlep, yawning and stretching in its direction. Not only is the smell of coffee a great eye opener, [...]
Home Brewed Cappuccino in 3 Easy Steps There’s nothing quite like a freshly made cappuccino to go with breakfast. However, buying one from a commercial coffee shop is not the same as creating an authentic cup at home. You can make authentic Italian-style cappuccino at home in three easy steps. Coffee has come such a [...]
Are you pretty sure you don’t like coffee? Are you finding that you like coffee that you buy, but you just can’t get as good a tasting brew at home? Is that daily cup of coffee you purchase starting to make a dent in your finances? Whatever your reasons, learning to make a really good [...]
Keeping your coffee maker clean is important in preventing clogs, bad-tasting coffee, and/or breakage of the machine. To keep your coffee maker running well and your coffee tasting great, here are some top tips on how to clean your coffee and espresso machines. 1. Daily Cleaning Keeping up with a brief cleaning routine daily can [...]
