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There are many alternative methods of making the perfect cup of coffee, and all of them are suitable to use at home. What does the word “alternative” mean in this case? It means a coffee brewing method different from a traditional Italian one – making coffee in an espresso machine. For Italians, alternative coffee brewing equipment is a legendary moka pot. I wrote about it in … [Read more...] about Alternative Methods of Brewing Coffee

If you brew coffee frequently, your coffee maker should be regularly cleaned to avoid malfunction and taste deterioration of your coffee drinks. During the brewing process, coffee releases specific oils, which accumulate on the pipe walls inside the machine. Over time, if this residue is not removed, it will affect coffee, making drinks taste bitter, spoiling the beverage … [Read more...] about How to Clean Coffee Maker?

When you talk about coffee, you most likely touch on a subject of bitterness a lot. Coffee experts are convinced that good coffee should be sweet and well-balanced but definitely not bitter. I’d like to tell you what bitterness is, why it appears in coffee, and if it is always bad. The bitter taste is intimidating and has unpleasant associations for us. There is an … [Read more...] about Why Does Coffee Taste Bitter?

Not long ago, I realized that I’m a fan of Ukrainian, British, and Italian traditions. In terms of coffee, as a barista, I will emphasize Italian coffee traditions, which are milestones of our coffee world. Modern coffee culture dates back to the beginning of the 20th century when the world’s first espresso machine was invented by Luigi Bezzera in 1901. A little bit later, in … [Read more...] about Best Italian Coffee Traditions

When I'm sick, I usually want to eat something tasty: fast food, sweets, or cappuccino with oat milk. Can we consume coffee when we have a cold? For a healthy person, coffee is of reasonable harm and slightly beneficial due to available antioxidants. During a cold, it is important to realize how it will affect your body and interact with the prescribed medicines. The obvious … [Read more...] about Is Coffee Bad When You Have a Cold?