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…
Ever wondered why mint makes everything taste fresher and better? I’ve always had a thing for mint—whether it’s in gum, desserts, or that perfect chocolate chip ice cream. There’s just something about the way it cools and refreshes that makes it irresistible. One day, while sipping on a regular mocha, I thought, “Why not give…
Do you ever feel like your favorite drink just isn’t hitting the spot anymore? I’ve always been a mocha fan. There’s something magical about that mix of coffee and chocolate. But, let’s be honest, there were times I found it way too sweet, almost overpowering. I’d finish my cup feeling more like I’d had dessert…