Why did I stop going to Starbucks, and I now brew coffee at home?

2019-11-21T03:34:32+00:0020 November 2019|Categories: Coffee brewing tips|

Over a year ago, I was not in a great financial situation. I had to make some important changes in how I went about my daily business. As part of it, I decided to to stop going to Starbucks every day. Since I love coffee, I decided to brew coffee at home. I was initially scared (I did not know much about coffee brewing). However, I was amazed what I found out. Plus, brewing coffee at home saved me over $2,300 in the past year. Find out what I learned!

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Filtered, unfiltered vs instant coffee

2020-05-03T21:01:48+00:0015 November 2019|Categories: Coffee brewing tips|

What is filtered coffee? What is unfiltered coffee? Which one is more desirable? There are some large differences between filtered and unfiltered coffee. They have to do with taste, flavor and brewing method. However, there's a surprising difference between filtered and unfiltered coffee...

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Brew like a pro: difference between black coffee and espresso

2019-11-13T22:34:32+00:0013 November 2019|Categories: Coffee brewing tips|

Black coffee and espresso are true gems among coffee lovers. Whether you are in large city or countryside, people love black coffee and espresso across the nation. There are some critical differences between black coffee and espresso. Black coffee offers a lot of flexibility in determining desired strength and flavor. It is typically consumed in larger volumes. On the other hand, espresso is much stronger and richer. However, there's more. Brew like a pro!

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Brew like a pro: difference between latte and cappuccino

2019-10-29T23:59:19+00:0029 October 2019|Categories: Coffee brewing tips|

Latte and cappuccino are two well-known coffee beverages that originated in Italy. Though the difference between latte and cappuccino may seem insignificant at first, those differences impact aroma, flavor and strength. Brewing a cappuccino and latte requires a shot of espresso, coffee beans (and a coffee grinder) and milk. Sounds like the same drink? Yes, but the devil is in the detail of preparation! Read on!

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Guide: How to select the best type of coffee? Beans, grinds, roast and Kopi Luwak

2019-09-06T18:43:14+00:006 September 2019|Categories: Coffee brewing tips|

Whether you are an occasional coffee drinker, or a serious coffee afficionado, you deserve no less than the best type of coffee to enjoy a top quality drink. With hundreds of varieties of coffee, [...]

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Reader’s question: Can I drink coffee on an empty stomach?

2019-08-27T23:24:10+00:0027 August 2019|Categories: Coffee brewing tips|

Can I drink on an empty stomach? Like millions of Americans across the country, I love welcoming each new day with a cup of delicious coffee. It gives me energy, joy and smile. One of our readers sent an interesting question whether it is healthy and safe to drink coffee on an empty stomach. Nutritionists and scientists agree. 65% of Americans don't know when to drink coffee.

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3 things to know how to clean a coffee maker

2019-08-20T00:42:51+00:0020 August 2019|Categories: Coffee brewing tips|

Whether you brew delicious coffee in a drip coffee maker or a single cup coffee maker, knowing how to clean a coffee maker is critical. Properly taking care of a coffee maker can significantly improve quality of coffee and increase longevity of a coffee maker. When regularly cleaned and maintained, a coffee maker can serve a lot longer.

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Reader’s question: Are k-cups bad for you?

2019-08-11T23:42:04+00:0011 August 2019|Categories: Coffee brewing tips|

Do k-cups have a dark side? Single serve brewers, k-cups and coffee pods go hand-in-hand. Whenever I want to enjoy a single cup of coffee, I am thinking about k-cups and coffee pods. However, the more I use them, the more I ponder whether coffee pods and k-cups are bad for you, us and the environment. If they are, what would make them so bad, unhealthy or harmful?

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