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Making barista-grade coffee at home has never been easier, and there have never been more options at your disposal. For some coffee lovers, nothing beats the raw convenience of single-serve coffee or a super-automatic espresso machine. Others insist on the complete control offered by a semi-automatic Italian espresso machine. If you’re not the biggest fan of espresso or americano, maybe …

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One of the most enduring myths is that espresso has more caffeine than regular coffee like drip coffee or americano. To establish whether or not there is any truth to this rumor requires a quick snapshot of espresso so you know what you’re dealing with. I. Espresso 101 Espresso is a rich and intensely concentrated form …

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A caffè americano, usually shortened to americano, is a simple but delicious drink. You use espresso as the base for your americano and then add some hot water. As we’ll show you today, you’ll just need a double or triple shot of espresso along with some hot water. The issue here is that the quality …

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If you thought using an Italian espresso machine was the only route to short, strong shots of coffee, you evidently haven’t tried Turkish coffee. Indeed, coffee was popular in Turkey long before it penetrated the rest of the world. Syrian traders first brought coffee to Istanbul (then known as Constantinople) back in 1555. By the seventeenth century, …

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What is a macchiato, exactly? Menus in coffee shops have become vast over the years, with a seemingly endless rotation of options. The macchiato first sprang into being as a workaround for Italians who wanted to drink espresso in the afternoon. Until then, cappuccino was the main espresso-based option, but this was and still is …

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While single-serve coffee makers are convenient, there’s no substitute for an Italian espresso machine and some freshly roasted coffee beans. Whether you prefer using a French press or a coffee machine, using fresh coffee beans is one of the easiest ways to dramatically improve the quality of the coffee in your cup. The problem is, coffee beans start losing …

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