I’m not exactly the person who thrives in the woods, but as a coffee lover, there’s one thing I refuse to compromise on: a good cup of coffee. The first time I tried bringing a glass French press along, it was a disaster. Between worrying about it shattering in my backpack and dealing with gritty…
Ever had your moka pot refuse to cooperate right when you want that perfect cup? I have a large, classic Italian moka pot, and after a couple of months, things went sideways. The coffee stopped brewing properly. In other words, nothing came out. I’d turn off the heat from the stove, switch it back on,…
Did you know that the median lethal dose of caffeine for dogs is around 140 mg per kilogram? That’s a few sips for a tiny pup like a Chihuahua or Toy Poodle. This statistic always blows my mind, because we think of coffee as harmless to ourselves. But for our furry friends, it can be…
Did you know that over 2 billion cups of coffee and 3 billion cups of tea are consumed every single day? That’s a lot of caffeine choices being made worldwide. For as long as I can remember, I’ve had this playful back-and-forth with my tea-loving friends. They swear by the calm focus of a good…
Sometimes I catch myself laughing at how much I love anything almond. For instance, almond cakes, almond cookies, and of course, almond in my coffee. Yesterday, I even wrote about the hot version of an almond latte (you can check it out here: almond latte). But with summer heat rolling in, the last thing I…
Ever had one of those moments where you realize you’ve been skipping over the most important part? That happened to me recently. I just finished writing about how to make an almond latte, but then it hit me… what about the almond syrup? It’s the real base of the flavor. In other words, the thing…
With so many flavors and variations, it’s easy to skip over some truly delicious ones. That happened to me here on Coffee Voilà. I’ve shared recipes for all kinds of drinks, but I realized I forgot to mention one I make from time to time. And honestly, it’s one of my favorites. Probably because I’ve…
You know, I’ve spent the past month focusing on coffee syrups. From tasting, testing, and writing about everything from classic vanilla to seasonal pumpkin spice. But somewhere along the way, I started wondering… what about people who want all that flavor without the sugar crash? Are there actually good sugar-free options out there? Ones that…
This week has been all about sugar-free syrups. Earlier, I shared my take on a rich and buttery Caramel Syrup, and now I’ve got hazelnut on my mind. One problem I keep running into with store-bought sugar-free hazelnut, especially from the less reputable brands, but sometimes even the big names, is that the flavor can…
You know how it goes, you find a syrup you like, use it twice, and then it sits in the back of the cupboard collecting dust. Either the flavor’s too one-note, too artificial, or doesn’t work with half the drinks you thought it would. That’s why picking the right ones from a massive lineup like…