Become A Coffee Expert
Espresso aficionados everywhere know that the taste of a good espresso depends on the quality of the coffee beans. Likewise, the type of espresso maker also plays a major part in how well the dark, syrupy brew turns out. True espresso lovers, however are also well aware that the type of cup used adds greatly…
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It’s not getting any cheaper is it? Buying a latte everyday from the high street coffee chain, yes you know the one I mean. And while their coffee is hot, tasty and convenient it might be worth considering making your own. For many of us, the idea of getting through the day without our daily…
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If you love hanging out in your favorite coffee shop and sampling all their caffeinated delights, you have probably wondered if you should buy an espresso machine for your own home. Once you decide that you really, really want to have your own espresso machine, you need to make some other decisions as well. You…
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I’ve researched espresso machines extensively. There are a handful that I think are really good and are worth considering. But there are a few things you need to consider and several features that are good to have in an espresso machine. So let’s see what these are and which machines survive the customer reviews. Espresso…
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After experiencing my mother’s cappuccino machine I knew I needed one of my very own. I needed an every day machine to use and abuse. After looking around I found the Delonghi ESAM3300 Magnifica. I knew this would be the machine for me! Seeing as I do a lot of traveling due to my job…
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When I first moved to Montana, I shared an apartment with a couple from Sicily. They were both working in clubs, and we had some wild times back in those days. Being from small town UK, I guess I was pretty naive about a lot of things, and those Italians taught me a lot without…
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By no stretch of the imagination am I a marketing expert; I’m a web developer, that’s what I do. But ever since I started working from home a few years ago, I’ve had to expand my skill set in many different directions, and quickly. Although there are some things I still don’t enjoy very much,…
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I have sort of a funny story about making espresso in the office, and maybe a cautionary tale, depending on how you look at it. It started years ago after a trip I took to New York for business. While I was there I got totally hooked on French cuisine. The cheeses, the pastries, and…
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When I was an up and coming young businessman (as opposed to the crusty old curmudgeon I am today) I had the chance to shadow a bread tycoon in Northern Spain. I won’t go into the details, but for part of the visit I stayed with him and his family outside the city of Bilbao.…
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One should never underestimate the power of a good espresso maker. The quality of the equipment is just as important as the quality of the coffee beans, if not more so. A great espresso machine is often the difference between an average cup of Joe and a magnificent one. The Aeropress espresso maker is one…
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The first time I ever had a cafe latte was in Paris maybe 25 years ago. They called it café au lait, but it’s the same thing. Anyway, I was traveling with a girlfriend and it was our first day in Europe. We were somewhere near Notre Dame and we stopped to rest out feet.…
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I discovered how to buy an espresso machine in just three easy steps. All I did was make a commitment, get serious and spend the money. I love the taste of espresso; my machine would have to duplicate the results of my favorite espresso bar. Once I made the commitment to brewing my own, I…
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Buying an espresso machine can be a fun experience, if you know where to look. If you do not, though, you might find yourself looking around multiple stores just to find the one item that you really want. If you want to avoid all the hassle of driving from store to store, you might want…
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Making espresso at home can be quite fun. It allows you to get a restaurant quality drink without paying coffee house prices, and you can quietly curl up with a caffeinated beverage without every having to leave your home. Figuring out the right first machine to buy, though, can be difficult. If you are looking…
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