A few months ago, I wrote about my first experience with it in “Should You Give Mushroom Coffee a Try? (My Experience).” At the time, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I figured it might just taste earthy and leave me missing my regular brew. But after a few days, I started noticing subtle changes:…
Have you ever wondered if mushroom coffee is really safe for everyone? Even though I never had any issue with mushroom coffee. Actually, it gave me smoother energy and less of that caffeine crash. The same can’t be said for everyone. Unfortunately, not all people can enjoy the benefits. Some might deal with allergies, medication…
Ever found yourself staring at a shelf full of moka pots, wondering which one to grab? A few years ago, I was standing in the supermarket, completely stuck between an aluminum moka pot and a shiny stainless steel moka pot. The aluminum one was cheaper and lighter, while the stainless looked tougher, like it would…
Ever had your moka pot suddenly stop brewing the way it used to? I had a moka pot that always made smooth, rich coffee without issues. But one morning, things changed. The coffee wouldn’t brew. I sat there staring at it, waiting and waiting, until I finally gave up and turned off the burner. With…
Ever tried shopping for a moka pot and thought, “Wait, what’s a 6-cup? And why does it look smaller than my morning mug?” I remember my first time picking one out. I assumed a “3-cup” moka pot meant three big cups of coffee. And guess what? It didn’t! What I ended up with was three…
Ever brewed coffee in a moka pot and wondered why it tasted more like burnt ash than smooth espresso? When I first started brewing with a moka pot many years ago, it was way before I even had my espresso machine. More often than not, the coffee came out bitter and harsh, almost undrinkable. I…
Ever tried making coffee on the road and wondered why it always turns into a mess? I always say this, but it’s true, I’m not a huge camping person. The mosquitos bite, the ground is lumpy, and I usually end up wishing for a real bed. But sometimes, I try to forget all that and…
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…