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A ristretto is a shorter, more concentrated version of an espresso. You brew it with the same amount of coffee, but with less water, and the result is a small, intense cup with more sweetness and l...
Vietnamese coffee is known for being dark, concentrated, and sweet, often served with condensed milk and ice cubes. Below, you'll find the short version, the correct method, and our take on how to ...
Most people know arabica and robusta. Some have heard of liberica. But excelsa is the species almost no one talks about, and that's a shame, because it's one of the most characterful beans you can ...
Greek coffee is a slow-brewed, finely ground coffee, boiled in a small pot called an ibrik (also known as briki). The result is a small, intense cup with a soft foam layer on top and a fine coffee ...
A mocha is the coffee world's answer to a chocolate kiss. It combines espresso, chocolate, and steamed milk in one drink that is rich, smooth, and just sweet enough. Think of it as a latte with cho...
Turkish coffee is one of the world's oldest ways to brew coffee, and one of the simplest, once you've mastered the technique. You'll need extremely finely ground coffee, water, and a small pot call...
If you've ever encountered specialty coffee, you've probably come across the name Yirgacheffe. It is one of the most renowned coffee origins in the world, and for good reason. Here you will find th...
Most Danes have encountered the name Wiener melange on a powder sachet in the supermarket – sweet, cocoa-mixed, and convenient. But it's not really a Wiener melange. The original is something quite...
Cowboy coffee is one of the most honest ways to make coffee: beans, water, and heat, with no filter. You might know it from a campfire on a camping trip or from an old kettle on the stove. We love ...
A café au lait is the classic French breakfast drink: brewed coffee (filter coffee) mixed with a good amount of hot milk in equal parts. It is mild, smooth, and well-rounded, allowing the coffee to...
Nitro coffee is cold brew coffee infused with nitrogen. This gives it a creamy, almost stout-like texture, a subtle sweetness, and a bubbly mouthfeel, all without milk or sugar. Here's a brief expl...
Doppio is the Italian word for "double," and in the coffee world, it simply means a double espresso: two shots brewed in the same cup. It's a small, intense cup with a lot of flavor, and for us, it...