I’m a huge fan of BBQs. Every year, when Summer comes around, I make a beeline to my garden shed to get out my trusty grill. I then fire it up for several rounds of satisfying barbecuing. 🙂 Here’s the thing though: I’m NOT a fan of the flavor when I taste it in my…
Sometimes our coffee doesn’t really taste the way it’s supposed to. The other day I brewed a pot of java, and it ended up having alcoholic notes in it. I thought it was a one-off, but after multiple cups of vodka-like coffee, I figured I had to get to the bottom of things asap. Have…
You breathe in the wonderful aroma that’s enveloping you as you draw your cup closer and take in that first sip of liquid gold. ‘Ah!’ Closing your eyes, you take a moment to savor the taste. If you’re a java lover like I am, then you know there’s something deeply satisfying about your first sip…
If you’re in a rush, here’s an easy solution: One simple ingredient I use to quickly make decaf coffee taste better is cinnamon. Add a pinch or two of fresh cinnamon powder to your mug just before you brew your coffee in it. This will make it much more enjoyable to drink. Using top-quality decaf…
Here’s the biggest reason why cold coffee tastes so bad: Once it loses its heat, the lactones in the liquid turn into chlorogenic and carboxylic acids. These acids, together with the oxidization process, impact the flavor of the coffee causing it to taste bitter and unpleasant. Of course, this is only the tip of the…
We’ve all been there, haven’t we? We drop by our local coffee shop and order a cup of mocha (or prepare one at home)… …but then get caught up in something (for me, it’s usually browsing the web on my phone!) and end up with room-temperature coffee. Oops. So what do you do? Well, you…
It’s a question that frequently crops up when it comes to storing your coffee beans or grounds: Is coffee sensitive to light? After all… It’s been roasted, dried, and ground. So there isn’t much else that light can do to coffee, right? Actually, it can cause a LOT of damage and can quickly cause your…
When it comes to finding a suitable espresso machine, whether for your home or a business, it’s always better to opt for a high-level unit. Because while you’ll come across plenty of cheap alternatives, you’ll find that they come with strings attached. In other words… The cheaper the price, the cheaper the material. And with…
Whipping up an authentic, irresistibly tasty Tiramisu ain’t that easy. There, I said it. In my defense, I’m not exactly an expert when it comes to making desserts. And this one, in particular, is hard to get right (for me, at least). I mean, it has so many elements to it that you can easily…
If you’re wondering what Cuban coffee is, there are 3 types: Cafecito (CafĂ© Cubano), Colada, and CafĂ© Con Leche (which is different from regular cafĂ© con leche). With Cuban coffee, you’re basically drinking a sweeter version of espresso or drinking it with a small splash of steamed milk. What makes it sweet is the ‘espumita’…