The classic material used to make a moka pot is aluminum but these days stainless steel moka pots are becoming more popular than ever. The main reasons for this is that the price differential isn’t that big, stainless steel has far less health concerns over aluminum when it comes to cookware, and because steel can […]
If you’ve never used a classic stovetop milk frother then you may be surprised to find that they function somewhat automatically even though they are considered to be totally manual devices. They don’t really require electricity to work like stand alone frothing wands or electric frothers like the Aeroccino but they do require a heat […]
If you’re the coffee loving outdoorsy type, you’ve probably wondered what the best way to get your caffeine fix while on the go is. There are a lot of ways to bring coffee with you on your camping trips without hassle. Many people choose to find a portable percolator or pour over (the GSI Glacier […]
Some people need milk with their coffee, others prefer to drink it black every time. If you are an espresso lover who doesn’t use milk in your coffee, you may find that espresso machines with milk frothers are unnecessary for your lifestyle. Espresso makers are the only way to make a number of delicious drinks. […]
If you’re on the hunt for a high-quality espresso machine, you’ve probably come across a lot of information regarding the different boiling types. There are single boiler machines, dual boiler machines which hold the heat in separately for the steaming unit and the brewing unit, and then there are heat exchange machines which move the […]
When it comes to coffee-making appliances, we’ve of course got our favorites just like the next guys. Let’s see here… there’s Breville, Gaggia, De’Longhi, Nespresso, and their VertuoPlus line, plus several others. The capabilities and your preference to each brand might vary by your needs, their price points, and which type of coffee is your […]
I’ve stumbled upon coffee shops with menu language so out of my range of knowledge I felt I better leave since the only word I could think of was “latte”. If you’re diving deeper into the world of coffee, whether that means visiting new shops or buying a Nespresso, you’re eventually going to run into […]
If you own an espresso machine then you had better own a nice milk frothing pitcher… unless of course you use a fancy super-automatic that does it all at the touch of a button. In fact I’d argue that anyone that regularly brews Nespresso, Moka, or even Aeropress style coffee should still own a decent […]