Not all people know that coffee is sour. Sometimes customers ask me, "Why is this coffee sour? Is it spoiled?" So, I thought that I have to write about it. This question is often asked by people who used to drink either robusta or the blends where it prevails. Sour coffee and acidic coffee are completely different notions. The acidity of coffee, or that slightly sour note, is … [Read more...] about Why Does My Coffee Taste Sour?
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What Is the Best Way to Store Coffee?
If you brew coffee at home, then you keep it at home as well. I’m going to tell you about the ways to store it properly. To get a tasty drink, you need to get fresh coffee. That is why the way you store it is important. After roasting, coffee is getting stale quickly: its taste becomes unpronounced with notes of unpleasant rancidness. The reason is that roasted coffee tends to … [Read more...] about What Is the Best Way to Store Coffee?
Difference Between Flat White and Latte Macchiato
At first glance, all coffee drinks are made up of the same ingredients: coffee and milk. The difference between them is the order in which the ingredients are mixed and the methods they are made. As an example, I’d like to compare a flat white and a latte macchiato. They both consist of only two ingredients, but their appearance and taste won’t allow you to confuse them. So, … [Read more...] about Difference Between Flat White and Latte Macchiato
Can You Make Coffee with Cold Water?
Have you ever wondered if it is possible to brew coffee with cold water? The answer is yes, and this method is called cold brew. The taste of cold coffee is significantly different from a traditional hot one because of the brewing temperature. When exposed to hot water, ground coffee gives out acids first, then sugars, and finally bitter substances. Upon contact with … [Read more...] about Can You Make Coffee with Cold Water?
How to Froth Milk in a French Press?
Sometimes, you crave a cappuccino or latte, but you feel too lazy to go to a coffee shop. Does it sound familiar? Some people think it is impossible to make high-quality milk froth without a coffee machine. Still, there is one thing that can be helpful in it. At home, you can use your French press to make persistent milk froth for any beverage aside from just brewing coffee or … [Read more...] about How to Froth Milk in a French Press?