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Best Espresso Machine Under $500
In 2008, a new Mastrena espresso machine was made for Starbucks… at just under $18,000 per machine. Over a decade later, and some estimates put Starbucks’ new espresso machines at costing around $40,000 each. So, is an espresso machine that costs...
read moreBest Espresso Beans
After hours of carefully selecting a grinder for consistency. Weeks of experimenting with pounds of coffee beans to get the right grind coarseness. Thousands of YouTube videos watched to master your tamping technique. It all comes down to one extraction. And…...
read morePour Over Coffee VS Drip
What makes pour over coffee different from drip coffee? While both of them involve pouring water over coffee grounds and they almost look the same, these two brewing methods produce very different results. Pour Over Brewing MethodPourover is the...
read moreWhat Makes Espresso Machines So Expensive
The most expensive espresso machine could cost around $20,000, but do you really need to spend that much to perfect the master of espresso? Probably not.Also, the best is not always the most expensive, so you have to factor in the quality and other...
read moreBest Programmable Coffee Makers For 2019
Some coffee connoisseurs have a bad habit of turning their noses up at programmable coffee makers. But not us at Coffee Dorks. Yes, there are some terrible coffee makers out there that produce cup after cup of tasteless brown sludge… but then...
read moreNutmeg In Coffee – Spice Up Your Day
If you’re not a coffee purist, but you don’t mind adding an extra ingredient to a delicious brew, you might consider adding nutmeg for a different taste. This warming and delicious spice from the inner seeds of nutmeg trees are invading the coffee scene as...
read moreCan You Grind Coffee Beans In a Food Processor?
Do you know that you can get a nearly espresso-worthy grind with a food processor? Just use the processor’s medium-fine grind to work on your coffee beans for a few minutes until you reach the grind consistency of your choice. What Ground Should...
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How To Start Drinking Black Coffee
I started drinking black coffee when I was in my early teens. Perhaps it was a cultural thing since my family and our neighbors drink Barako or Liberica every morning to start the day. This traditional coffee bean can only be found in 2 provinces...
read moreHow To Make a Dry Cappuccino
Have you ever tried ordering a dry Cappuccino? It has less steamed milk and less foam compared to a wet cappuccino while retaining its bold coffee taste and rich texture and flavor.What Is a Dry Cappuccino? Cappuccino is a...
read moreDoes Liquid Coffee Creamer Go Bad
Coffee creamers, even the ‘non-dairy’ versions go bad. How long does it last? Let’s find out.Are there different types of coffee creamers?There are powdered coffee creamers that will keep in the pantry for at least two months after opening and liquid...
read moreIs Coffee Acidic or Basic?
Coffee is slightly acidic with a pH ranging from 4 to 5, with 4 being the most acidic. However, its acidity depends on various factors.Why is coffee acidic? Here are five reasons. As the coffee cherry develops on the tree – citric and malic acids are...
read more5 Most Common Problems With Ninja Coffee Makers
Are you planning to buy a Ninja CF112 or similar coffee maker? If you do, then you will find this guide useful. We have reviewed the most common issues with the Ninja coffee brewers and offered some solutions.1. Ninja Coffee Bar Clean Light Is...
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7 Best Latte Machines
The latte. It’s quite amazing what you can make with just coffee, water, and milk. The café latte (quite literally, milk coffee) is that simple drink we all love. It’s the drink we ordered the first time we ventured into a coffee bar. That step...
read moreHow To Make Espresso With A Keurig
You cannot make an authentic espresso brew with Keurig, despite what some single serve coffee maker lovers claim! You need a good amount of pressure from a below average espresso machine to produce this delicious cup of coffee. The closest you can...
read moreCan Cold Brew Coffee Go Bad
Cold brew coffee can last up to 14 days. But, don’t expect to be able to tell by the bad smell. In my experience, don’t try it if it has been sitting around for 2 weeks.At the very least, the cold brew will have an acidic and sharp taste. Save...
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Where Does The Word Espresso Come From
Espresso, a full-flavored concentrated coffee often served in shots for a good caffeine kick has an interesting history.You don’t need an espresso machine to make a good cup of espresso. But, not using a good espresso machine means putting in extra...
read moreNinja Coffee Bar vs Keurig K575
We truly live in the age of the coffee renaissance. Coffee enthusiasts have so many options nowadays for at-home brewing machines, whether it’s an innovative pod-based system or a feature-packed traditional coffee maker. The only downside is that choosing...
read moreHome Espresso Machines
When it comes to comparing and evaluating espresso machines, there are three broader categories: semi-automatic, fully-automatic, and super-automatic. The first two types are pretty much impossible to distinguish from each other. They give the user more...
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Coffee Pods VS K-Cups
Single-serve coffees are incredibly popular nowadays, mostly because they’re convenient. Unlike traditional drip machines or home coffee makers, you don’t have to wait half an hour to get your coffee fix, you can be enjoying your cup in just a few...
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French Press VS Percolator
It’s easy to think that the future of coffee lies in machines, what with the coffee pods, fancy brewing systems, and endless gadgets taking the market by storm. In the face of all of this, two traditional brewing methods from the good old days are...
read moreDoes Keurig Make Cappuccinos
Just this year, Keurig demonstrated once again that they are the leaders of innovative brewer designs by introducing a new coffee maker model.The K-Cafe™ Single Serve Coffee, Latte, & Cappuccino Maker still excels at brewing the same single and...
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Chemex VS Pour Over Coffee Brewing
With enough practice and skill, making your own coffee at home can taste leagues better than buying one from a coffee shop. You get to choose your own roasts and brew it exactly the way you like - and often in less time than it takes to wait in...
read moreHow To Make a Strong Cup of Coffee With Keurig?
Coffee snobs turn their nose up at the Keurig, and not for no reason either: while fast and convenient, Keurig-made coffee doesn’t quite pack the punch that it should. Does this mean it’s time to throw away your Keurig and go back to traditional pour-overs...
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How Long Do You Percolate Coffee?
Coffee percolation is a much older method that is without many of the bells and whistles of today’s brewing methods. Many people nowadays don’t want to percolate their coffee because it takes too much time and effort. In reality, it takes just a...
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