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![]() What is Espresso?What is espresso? It is a concentrated coffee beverage that is brewed by forcing extremely hot water (but not boiling) under very high pressure through finely ground coffee beans. The coffee is ground so small, it's almost a powder... ![]() What is Cappuccino?What is cappuccino? Many people confuse this coffee drink with a caffe latte, another form of Italian coffee found at most coffee houses in America. The main difference between the two is that a caffe latte has twice the amount of milk... ![]() Starbucks Coffee - the History and Background of Starbucks CoffeeWhile everyone recognizes the logo and knows of a local franchise, few people know where Starbucks Coffee got its name. The largest coffeehouse company in the world, Starbucks was named after the first mate in the book Moby Dick... ![]() Top Reasons Why I'm a Coffeehouse LoverThere are many reasons I'm a coffeehouse lover. First and foremost, I'm a writer. To me, there is nothing more relaxing and conducive to creative juices flowing than sitting in a comfortable, overstuffed chair with a hot cup of coffee or tea... ![]() Mr. Coffee - the History and Background of the Mr. Coffee CompanyIn the 1970s and 1980s, you'd have been hard pressed to find a household that didn't have a Mr. Coffee machine in it. Introduced to the market in 1972, Mr. Coffee was the first drip coffee maker specifically made for home use. Joe DiMaggio, former baseball star, was the first spokesperson for the brand... ![]() Folgers Coffee - the History and Background of the Folgers Coffee CompanyPart of Proctor and Gamble, Folgers Coffee is one of the biggest brands of coffee in America today. Founded in the 19th century in San Francisco, California by J.A. Folger, it took the United States (the largest coffee market in the world) by storm. In 1963, Proctor and Gamble acquired the company... ![]() Espresso Makers 101 - a Guide to Espresso Makers and MachinesBelieve it or not, there are eight different types of espresso makers. The first, and most common one to find in homes in Spain, Portugal and Italy, is the stovetop espresso maker. There are three chambers, the top holding the ground coffee... ![]() Espresso Machine 101 - a Guide to Making EspressoA person who operates an espresso machine for a living is called a barista. Similar to artisan baking, the knowledge and skill required to make the best espresso beverages is considered to be a craft in Italy. Increasingly, baristas in America are being recognized as such too... ![]() Espresso Cups 101 - a Complete Guide to Expresso CupsEspressos are great, but you aren't really enjoying good espressos if they aren't in proper espresso cups. Also called demitasse cups, these tiny little mugs look as though they belong a Barbie Dreamhouse... ![]() Coffee Pods 101 - a Guide to Coffee PodsCoffee pods are really a very cool invention. Before they came about, to get a single cup of coffee at home, one would have to either make instant coffee or measure out just enough grounds for an automatic drip coffee pot...
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