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There are few delicious experiences as delicious as enjoying a coffee prepared exactly the way you like it. While many like their coffee clear, most prefer some kind of milk or creamer.   These days there are more options than ever when it comes to different types of milk and creams. There are so many that it can leave the head-spinning trying to decide!   After some trial and error, most people have decided exactly which their favorite type of milk additive is for their coffee. But which milk is actually scientifically the best option for coffee?   The best...

While they might sound like the very same thing, there is a difference between ice coffee and cold brew! And the truth is, it comes down almost entirely to temperature.   True ice coffee is brewed hot and poured over ice. This means that the oils are extracted by the hot water during the brewing process and diffused, leaving a more acidic and bitter flavor.   Ice coffee can be made much more quickly than cold brew, making it a great option in a pinch. But once brewed, the coffee should be left to cool down in the fridge, or...

Specialty coffee produced in small batches promotes a richer flavor, and harnesses more wholesome and ethical practices than the typical, mass-produced varieties.  Flavors are allowed to reveal their beauty and complexities. The beans are picked and processed when perfectly ripe and are then roasted and available for purchase at peak freshness. What's more, the smaller batches lend themselves to more consistent results when roasting. The reduced amount of beans allows for effective roasting and optimal aroma monitoring. This is especially true as the majority of small roasters make use of more traditional drums, which create a gentler and more gradual...

Many coffee drinkers around the globe regard the drink as integral to their daily routine yet may have minimal idea of where their favorite pick-me-up originates. Knowing where one’s coffee comes from out of 50 possible countries promotes greater awareness culturally and economically and encourages drinkers to pay more attention to the subtle flavor differences. As such coffee lovers will come to find, there is an astonishing range of flavor notes and characteristics available to consumers, depending on the location of growth and farming. The Americas Mexican coffee, mostly Arabia, is typically described as having a lower acidic profile. The...

Many of us enjoy the taste of coffees and teas but don’t care for the effects of too much caffeine. It can be difficult to find a brand that offers strong natural flavors that don’t rely on additives to achieve their results. It may not be an option for the connoisseur to simply stop drinking coffee or tea to lower caffeine intake. For those invested in these drinks, not simply as a quick fix in the morning but as a source of pleasure, or even a hobby, there are other options to ensure that they can regularly partake without the...