A Kopi Tubruk is an Indonesian-style coffee that is a strong and thick coffee similar to a Turkish or Greek coffee. It is made by boiling coarse coffee grounds and water together along with sugar, similar to the Cuban coffee. The Kopi Tubruk is common in the islands of Java and Bali. Some people like … Read more
If you like a cappuccino but would like it to be creamier, try a Breve Coffee. This Italian espresso drink is similar to a cappuccino except that it uses half-and-half instead of milk, making it thicker and richer than a cappuccino. Wondering how to pronounce breve coffee? The answer is breh-vay caw-fee, though the drink … Read more
The French Press is a very popular method of making coffee since it is a very simple, fast, and inexpensive method to make coffee. If you do not own a French Press, see our buying guide for French press coffee makers for our recommendations. These are also known as a press pot, coffee plunger, or cafetière. A French … Read more
Espresso is not only a drink on its own, but it is also a base for numerous popular coffee drinks such as cappuccino. Espresso is a strong and highly-concentrated coffee that can be made either with an espresso machine or a stove top espresso maker. When properly brewed, the espresso will have a heavy body … Read more
If you are looking to be able to make a great tasting espresso and have flexibility to do short and long espressos and want the ability to fine-tune your espresso, a semi-automatic espresso machine is what you are looking for. But, not all semi-automatic espresso machines are the same. The will vary in features, quality, … Read more
An Espresso con Panna is similar to a macchiato except the milk froth is substituted with whipped cream. “Espresso con Panna” is defined as “espresso with cream.” These are available in most countries these days, but originate in Italy, as the name might suggest. Try different origins and roasts of espresso for a different flavor, … Read more
A Hammerhead (aka A Shot in the Dark) is a shot of espresso combined with drip coffee. With the combination of the two coffees, it is a drink that is either loved or hated. But, one thing for sure is that you will get a good jolt of caffeine from it. It’s important to note that … Read more
One of the most important factors in making great coffee is grinding the beans just before brewing the coffee. There are numerous excellent electric burr coffee grinders, but if you are looking for something that is smaller, less expensive, less noisy, or simply has a nostalgic look, a manual coffee grinder is a perfect choice. … Read more
A Long Espresso is a variation on an espresso shot. The shot is extracted longer than normal which creates an espresso that is less intense then a normal espresso. A Long Espresso is called a “lungo” in Italian and it is called an “Allongé” in French. Both words mean “long” in their respective languages. A … Read more
Made popular in Valencia, Spain, a Cafe Bombon is a very simple to make coffee drink that has a great appearance and velvety taste. The drink simply consists of espresso and sweetened condensed milk at a 1 to 1 ratio. Since the drink has a wonderful look to it, it is typically done in a clear … Read more