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How To Make Turkish Coffee At Home: Easy Recipe & Instructions

Even though it is quite different from most specialty coffee recipes, I love drinking traditional Turkish coffee at home, especially in the afternoons. The method of a fine grind and boiled immersion produces a thick texture and intense flavor. Plus, there's the bonus of feeling connected to coffee's long history.…

By Luke (Musician / Specialty Coffee Expert) Brewing

How To Make Cold Brew Coffee At Home: Recipe, Tips, & Tricks

Ordering cold brew at a coffee shop can be a refreshing, smooth, and low-acid alternative to regular coffee. However, how easy is a homemade cold brew recipe? Can you use any coffee beans, and is there specific equipment? If you're wondering how to make cold brew coffee at home, this…

By Luke (Musician / Specialty Coffee Expert) Brewing

Easy Homemade Iced Latte Recipe: How To Make This Delicious Drink

If you ever listen to orders at your local coffee shop, you know how popular an iced latte drink is. Compared to regular coffee, iced lattes have a delightful balance of bold coffee flavor and sweet milk, all with the refreshing coolness of ice. However, learning how to make an…

By Luke (Musician / Specialty Coffee Expert) Brewing, Espresso

What Is A Cappuccino Coffee? Learn The Definition & Brewing Advice

With so many specific drink names and recipes in the coffee world, espresso drink definitions are confusing. So in this article, we answer a seemingly simple question: what is a cappuccino coffee? The name is so popular, and people often confuse it with similar drinks. What is in a cappuccino,…

By Luke (Musician / Specialty Coffee Expert) Coffee Facts, Espresso

Basic Latte Recipe: How To Make A Latte At Home

I love ordering a cafe latte because the rich espresso and frothy milk create a unique texture and a balance of sweetness and intensity. So, in this homemade latte recipe, I will teach you my method for making a balanced and delicious latte even without an espresso machine. Of course,…

By Luke (Musician / Specialty Coffee Expert) Brewing, Espresso

Iced Americano vs Iced Coffee: Learn The Key Differences

It's easy to assume that iced Americano and iced coffee are basically the same. However, while they are both cold coffee drinks that can be refreshing on a hot day, they are fundamentally different brewing methods. In a nutshell, an iced Caffe Americano is an espresso-based drink while iced coffee…

By Luke (Musician / Specialty Coffee Expert) Coffee Facts, Espresso

Learn How To Make Iced Coffee At Home: An Easy And Delicious Recipe

Learning how to make iced coffee at home is not as complicated as it might sound. Sure, you've probably had an experience like mine where your homemade iced coffee came out bitter and oxidized. So, I decided to skip the complicated details and make a simple homemade recipe that can…

By Luke (Musician / Specialty Coffee Expert) Brewing

Iced Americano Recipe: Understand the Caffè Americano and How to Make It

Despite its reputation as a fancy drink, a basic iced Americano recipe consists only of three main ingredients: espresso, cold water, and ice. You do not need to be a trained barista to make a homemade iced Americano, and you can save yourself tons of money by learning to make…

By Luke (Musician / Specialty Coffee Expert) Brewing, Espresso

How To Make An Americano At Home: An Easy Step-by-Step Recipe

If you want to learn how to make an Americano at home, you are in the right place. The caffè Americano is a delicious way to enjoy the flavors of espresso less intensely. It uses hot water to dilute the espresso into the strength of normal black coffee. So assuming…

By Luke (Musician / Specialty Coffee Expert) Brewing

AeroPress Espresso Recipe: How to Make Delicious Espresso at Home

Any coffee lover knows that espresso has a way of bringing out the most mouthwatering coffee flavors. So, for those without an espresso machine, I will teach you how to make espresso with an AeroPress at home. This is my favorite AeroPress espresso recipe because it is such a contrast…

By Luke (Musician / Specialty Coffee Expert) Brewing, Espresso