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
Recipes
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?
How to Make Mocha Coffee?
For the first time, I tried сaffe mocha, or mochaccino, at one of the summer city festivals, and every time I make it, it evokes pleasant memories that I want to return to. You know, even if you have no memories associated with this drink, it’ll stay in your mind due to its delicacy and sweetness. It combines three flavors: chocolate sweetness, coffee astringency, and creamy … [Read more...] about How to Make Mocha Coffee?
What Is Matcha Tea and How to Make It?
I suppose you may not know what matcha is, but I'm already in love with it, so I want to share my knowledge about it with you. Matcha is Japanese green tea ground into a powder. In Japan, it has been used for a long time, but in other countries, few people are familiar with this interesting drink. I learned about matcha when I was searching for an alternative to coffee that … [Read more...] about What Is Matcha Tea and How to Make It?
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