A moka pot is my favorite method of brewing coffee at home, which is typically Italian. It’s very romantic, and you can see it in many films of the 1960s by Federico Fellini and other directors. The moka pot was invented by Luigi di Ponti in 1933 and later produced by Alfonso Bialetti who made it popular all around the globe. Ponti called the pot “Moka Express.” The original … [Read more...] about How to Make Coffee with Moka Pot
Archives for October 2021
How to Be a Good Barista?
When I started my career in a coffee bar, I had only a little experience working in a grocery store and a strong desire to work as a barista. I was in my first year at the university and realized that these few years would be a good time to explore various interesting fields. At that time, I had my heart in two occupations: a barista and a tattoo artist. To practice tattoo art, … [Read more...] about How to Be a Good Barista?
Acaia Pearl Coffee Scale Review (2021)
In 2013, a group of enthusiasts decided to create a scale tailored for professionals in the coffee industry. They started raising funds on Kickstarter and launched their first Acaia Pearl scale in 2014. The model was presented at SCAA Expo and won the Best New Product Award. The Acaia Pearl with a real-time indicator is a product eagerly awaited by coffee professionals. This … [Read more...] about Acaia Pearl Coffee Scale Review (2021)
How to Make Irish Coffee?
Irish coffee is a drink with a unique history. It is believed to have first appeared at Foynes Airport in 1942. Irish people are used to drinking tea with whiskey, but one day a bartender switched tea for coffee to keep people warm and served the drink in beer glasses. A few years later, the recipe migrated to the USA. To soften the taste, the cream was added to it. As a … [Read more...] about How to Make Irish Coffee?
Best Coffee Machines for Americano (2021)
Americano is one of the most popular and easiest to make coffee drinks. Traditionally, the main ingredient of this beverage is espresso, so you don’t need to worry about frothing milk. To make americano at home, you need to use an espresso maker or some other techniques for brewing espresso, eliminating appliances that integrate a milk frothing unit. This review from … [Read more...] about Best Coffee Machines for Americano (2021)