My coffee quick tip today is about espresso. Many newbies to the world of espresso, lattes and cappuccinos pronounce it “expresso”.  This is a tell tale sign to a barista that the customer is new to the variances of ways that espresso can be prepared. Espresso is not a coffeeContinue Reading

I did all of the right things to make espresso at home. I bought myself a good espresso machine. I learned which espresso beans have the best taste and how to grind them to the correct fineness. I managed to insert the gadget with the grinds, known as a portafilter,Continue Reading

Few coffee drinkers fully appreciate the fact that frothed milk is what makes a cappuccino or latte. Without the milk and foam, it is just plain espresso. Like anything worth learning, it takes a bit of practice, even the most capable baristas have a hard time at first. Let usContinue Reading

I am going with an Irish Cream Coffee Recipe today. This recipe is similar to the basic Irish coffee recipe but with a few surprises in store for you, for an excellent taste and a flavor that just hits the spot. INGREDIENTS; A glass A stirrer A warm spoon someContinue Reading

Here is a Video for a simple recipe for Chocolate Creamer to add to your coffee. The total cost for this home made creamer was $2.67 This is the first of many other coffee recipe related videos I will be presenting to you all.  They can also be found onContinue Reading

Who doesn’t like a good Latte?  Try this one and let me know what you think. Ingredients 1/2 cup instant coffee granules 1/2 cup boiling water 4 cups chocolate milk 2 cups cold water 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk Ice cubes Directions In a large bowl, dissolve coffeeContinue Reading

You may not believe this but I have never had a hazelnut flavored coffee. I must be the last person in the world, right? Well, Today that will come to an end.  I am trying hazelnut cream coffee by Berres Brothers. As the coffee is brewing, I can smell theContinue Reading

Okay, back to the grind. It’s the day after Christmas, all those people that didn’t like their gifts will be in long lines returning them. Me?! I will be here blogging and enjoying a couple cups of coffee.  Later today, I will be painting, artistically, not the walls, LOL. WhenContinue Reading

Today, I am trying an Amaretto French roast by Steep & Brew coffee roasters. It has a very nice eye catching package with Gold, Purple and Black colors. While brewing, there wasn’t a very strong smell of coffee brewing. First taste was as a shot or a shooter. This coffeeContinue Reading