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There’s something so hearty about a cup of strong coffee enhanced with milk.
While we understand (and love) what an Iced Americano brings to the table, it’s hard not to miss the smoothness of a rich latte or mocha.
Whether you are vegan, lactose intolerant or choose not to consume dairy milk, there’s no reason that you can’t enjoy a good milk coffee. So we’ve picked out some milk alternatives for you that’d go great with coffee.
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Drinking coffee is more than just about the taste; it’s an experience to be cherished with all your senses.
Why else do you think something as simple as latte art has people crowding around in coffee shops, relishing a mug of coffee for hours, and snapping Instagram-able shots of these relentlessly.
On days when you don’t feel like dragging yourself to a café or if you’d rather put your creativity to the test, a little latte DIY project can be quite fulfilling.
If you weren’t already familiar with the term, latte art is created when steamed milk is added to a mug of coffee (typically an espresso), that is then woven into unique patterns resting on the coffee surface.
Here are some tips to make beautiful latte art at home.
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Irish coffee has established a name for itself in the hearts of tipplers and coffee enthusiasts alike.
You may even find people who aren’t ardent fans of coffee nod their approval for this famed cocktail that was invented in 1943 by Joe Sheridan.
The Irish espresso martini is one such variation of a coffee cocktail and packs quite a punch not just because of the espresso that forms its core but also the nuances of the whiskey mingling with the coffee.
If you’ve ever wanted to whip up a cocktail at home, here’s how to make the Irish espresso martini.
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When coffee ceases to be just a morning routine or a mere drink, many of us begin to invest more time and effort in developing knowledge of the same, diving deeper into the recesses of the coffee world.
If you ever find yourself at that stage, take the leap; you’ll certainly be better off for it.
What this does is further open you up to the diverse types and flavours of coffee, helping you expand the horizons of your tastes and preferences.
And before you know it, you’ve bought ten different coffees and a couple of coffee makers. But don’t worry, we’ve all been there, done that at some point in nurturing our love for coffee.
If you’re planning to get started with grinding your coffee at home, chances are that you are looking to experiment or want to become more involved in making coffee.
Here are some tips to keep in mind to make the process as effective as possible.
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Appreciating good coffee is not always about how it looks or where it has been bought from (yes, the origin matters, but there’s more to it!).
There’s something called a sensory profile that comes into play when you are trying to decide whether a coffee is worth its weight in gold. And this is how coffee producers go about assessing, altering, and grading their coffees.
