Ever tried mixing coffee with tequila? Sounds wild, right? But trust me, it works. A few years ago, I stumbled upon this recipe while experimenting with coffee-based cocktails, and it instantly became one of my favorites. I love a good espresso martini, but sometimes I crave something with a little more zing. Something that brings…
Looking for the perfect holiday coffee drink? Last Christmas, I found myself on a mission. I wanted to take my love for coffee and mix it with the warmth and nostalgia of the holiday season. I was tired of the same old drinks and figured, why not get creative? I started experimenting with different flavors,…
Ever pulled an espresso shot that just kept going? That’s exactly how I stumbled upon lungo coffee by accident. One day, I was messing around with my Breville Barista Express, adjusting the shot time just to see what would happen. I let the espresso run longer than usual, took a sip, and… well, let’s just…
Ever looked at a coffee menu and thought, “Wait… what is that?” That was me one day when I stepped into an Italian coffee shop near my home. I scanned the menu and spotted something called “ristretto.” I never heard of it. But hey, I love trying new coffee, so I ordered one. A few…
Ever thought of using espresso powder for more than just coffee? Well, a few months ago, I was watching a culinary YouTube video when something caught me completely off guard. The chef casually started rubbing espresso powder onto a steak, and I just sat there, confused. Espresso… on meat? I had always thought of espresso…
I always thought espresso was perfect just the way it was—pure, bold, and unapologetically intense. That was until an Italian friend casually suggested I try something called Espresso Con Panna. “It’s espresso with cream,” they said, as if it wasn’t a life-changing revelation. I didn’t think much of it until I took that first sip….
I’ve always been a fan of mochas. I mean coffee and chocolate are two of my favorite things. One day, I wandered into a small coffee shop near my house and ordered something that looked like a mocha but wasn’t quite the same. The drink had these beautiful layers: hot chocolate at the bottom, espresso…
I’ve always been a fan of red fruit tea. I like it’s refreshing and vibrant and has this naturally sweet and tangy. And, as you probably guessed, coffee is my go-to for everything. So, you can imagine my excitement when I stumbled across a blog talking about a drink that blends both! Apparently, this unique…
Have you ever taken a sip of coffee and thought, “Wow, this is dessert in a cup!”? That’s exactly how I felt the first time I tried Raf Coffee. I’ve always been a fan of classic cappuccinos and lattes. Those were my favorite drinks. But one day, while visiting a Russian friend, he handed me…
Ever feel like your regular latte just isn’t hitting the spot? There are days when my usual go-to, the trusty latte, feels a bit… well, ordinary. It’s those times when I crave something creamier, richer, and a little more special. Last winter, on one of those cozy yet chilly afternoons, an Italian friend of mine…