When I started Coffee Voilà, I had a lot of wrong notions about coffee in general. I believed dark roast had more caffeine, that drinking coffee on an empty stomach was a bad idea, and that decaf meant completely caffeine-free. However, building a blog related to this niche required me to do some research to…
Ever feel like learning coffee is like decoding a secret language? When I started learning about coffee, I thought I’d just learn how to make a decent cup. Instead, I ended up down a rabbit hole of forums, YouTube channels, and contradicting advice. One person swore by a 1:15 brew ratio, and another insisted 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…
Ever wonder if your morning coffee could improve your workout? I’ve been hitting the gym for nearly a decade now. Over the years, I’ve tried all sorts of workout programs, some YouTube routines, a couple of paid video courses (those shredded trainers really know how to push you). They helped a lot with my form…
Ever wondered why Sweden takes its coffee breaks so seriously? I’ve written about the coffee culture from several countries. From Italy, France, Portugal (me being Portuguese). All of them have their unique drinks and traditions. However, out of all, I’d say Sweden is the most surprising. I have a friend from Uppsala who once told…
Did you know that some Nespresso machines can brew a better-iced latte than your neighborhood café? No kidding. Recently, I’ve found myself way more into Nespresso than I expected. I think it’s the whole summer vibe creeping in. You know warm mornings, slower pace, a little laziness in the air. I didn’t want to mess…
Ever wondered how Brazil became the biggest name in coffee? I’ll be honest: When I first started getting into coffee, I didn’t think about where the beans came from. If it tasted good, it was good. Simple as that. But after writing for Coffee Voilà and pulling endless shots on my Barista Express, something shifted….
Did you know that over 70% of the world’s coffee exports come from Arabica beans? It’s easily the most popular coffee species globally. However, most people don’t realize how much variety exists within it. For a long time, I didn’t care much about what coffee I bought. As long as it had caffeine, I was…
Ever wanted to brew café-quality coffee at home but didn’t know where to start? When I first got into home brewing, I was overwhelmed. Espresso, pour-over, French press—there were so many methods, and each seemed to require different tools, techniques, and beans. I found myself scouring endless guides, watching YouTube tutorials, and still feeling like…
Ever thought all instant coffee was the same? I sure did! I figured, why bother paying extra when they all pretty much look alike? So, I went ahead and bought the cheapest one in the supermarket. Big mistake! That first sip was… let’s just say, not what I expected. It was watery, a little bitter,…