Drinks & Cocktails

Cleaning your Delonghi Magnifica Esam3300 regularly can make the difference in how your espresso tastes. The Delonghi Magnifica already makes the most superior cup of espresso I've ever tasted. ...

Hooking up espresso machines in a portable cart is a bit challenging, but with the right foreknowledge and proper tools, it can be accomplished with ease. Before you begin, know the type of...

I came up with this delicious coffee treat when I worked as a barista in a coffee shop. The mint and chocolate flavors mix decadently with the espresso to create this sinfully sweet drink.

Caramel Macchiattos are a delicious hot espresso treat. Try one when you are bored with your usual latté or regular cup of Joe. You can even pair them with coffee cake, tiramisu or mocha...

Hi! Storing your favorite coffee grinds and beans properly is easy to do but we often get it wrong. Most of us drink coffee or espresso or some sort of caffeinated java. Sealing and storing beans...

Everyone is into saving money these days. But does it seem counterproductive to you to spend hundreds of dollars on getting a machine to save you a few dollars a day? With a little effort and...

Every Christmas the delight of a Starbucks eggnog latte makes it's way to coffee lovers lips. The taste can be perfected at home just the same and you can enjoy the aroma and pleasure in the...

Hot coffee is a popular drink and can be purchased almost anywhere, from convenience stores to cafes, but there are a variety of methods to make your own hot coffee at home. More prevalent methods...

Well people here is one for you I figured out on my own, after a few awesome trys. Everybody deserves to enjoy the benifits fo coffee made in different ways. Not all of us can afford some of the...

Whether it's early in the morning or as an afternoon pick me up, nothing beats a fresh espresso. Instead of cruising down to your favorite local coffee bar, you can make it at home or at the...

I used to work in an office with a home coffee, espresso, cappuccino maker. As a daily coffee drinker and a fan of the fun, flavorful options you find in the local coffee house, but not always a...

It is so simple to make a delicious mug of espresso, cappuccino or latte at home. It takes barely two minutes with a simple stove top espresso maker and a hand-held whip. Both items cost about the...

A Miele Espresso Maker is a coffee, espresso, cappuccino and latte maker all in one machine. It hooks directly up to your water system so that there is no need to add water to the machine every...

Making shapes in coffee foam is known as coffee art. It is an ideal way to add a bit of an extravagant touch to your coffee, and one that most professional coffee baristas know how to do. Making...

Any professional barista will tell you that steaming milk for espresso drinks is a high art. While that explanation may justify the price you pay for a cappuccino, using your milk steamer is...

Making good espresso and espresso-based coffee drinks is both an art and a science. Many people have a Krups espresso machine tucked away in a cupboard, but have never learned to use it and make a...

Latte art is popular among both professional and amateur baristas as a way to hone and show off their skill. Not only is latte art beautiful, it also serves as a way of demonstrating well-textured...

Gone are the days of a simple cup of coffee at the diner. Today's coffee is different than the drink of the past, with espresso-based concoctions vying for prominence next to old-fashioned drip...

Frappuccino's seemlessly blend all the ingredients you crave: an icy cold sweet treat with a critical jolt of caffeine. Considering coffee chain Starbucks, which made Frappuccino a registered...

Cleaning and caring for your espresso pot (also known as a moka pot)is very simple. That said, there are a few helpful tips that tend to get overlooked. Coffee and Espresso drinkers everywhere......

Since the turn of the 20th century, espresso has been considered a delicacy beverage throughout much of the "Western World". Its rich flavor and high concentration of dissolved solids is the...

Brew your own coffee using a Melitta espresso machine. The 1990s saw big changes in coffee brewing, as espresso makers began to show up everywhere. These machines force boiled water under pressure...

How to make an iced caffe latte or coffee with milk. Every one loves a good frappe, frappuccino, frioccino, iced coffee, iced latte, iced cappuccino or what ever you want to call them. Thanks to...

Making coffee art is a great way to treat your guests or clients to a bit of extravagance. Creating coffee art requires a steady hand. Try practicing every day on your own drinks before the...

Calling all coffee addicts! If you've made a commitment to save money and quit spending $3 to $5 per day on lattes, this article is for you!

Many Americans are hooked on their morning latte at Starbucks or Cosi, but the cost of coffee shop specialty drinks can add up. At $4 or more per drink, you can easily spend over $100 a month on...

More and more people are finding the benefit of drinking espresso. Coffee shops all over the world produce various drinks based on the popular concentrated coffee. However, there are several...

Espresso is a method of brewing coffee consisting of highly pressurized water forced through a high concentrate of finely ground coffee. Espresso is the basis of many popular coffee beverages,...

Espresso is a strong, dark Italian roast of coffee that is steam-brewed with water to provide a delicious perk to anyone's day. Making great espresso at home is simple, and you will no longer need...

Many of us have the caffeine addiction, but how much is that addiction costing our wallet each month? Having worked at Starbucks for over a year, I can tell you first hand that many people spend...

Much like coffee varieties, there's also more than one type of coffee machine. There are numerous machines on the market, with a wide price range, all designed for brewing coffee. Some require...

There's nothing like a smooth, rich shot of espresso to get you going in the morning. And while buying a latte from the coffee shop is expensive, it's often difficult to recreate that taste at...

Coffee and espresso are very similar in that they're both made from coffee beans and are processed with hot water. They can both be made in decaf forms and are often paired similarly to make a...

Martinis are one of the world’s favorite cocktails. James Bond would say shaken not stirred! But I say shake shake shake baby. Adding coffee espresso to this classic favorite is like making a...

Everyone has their own recipe for the "perfect" flavored martini, but this chocolate version is a crowd pleaser. With just a hint of espresso flavor and garnished with maraschino...

Using a stovetop espresso maker may appear to be a difficult task but it is actually very easy and rewarding. The stovetop espresso maker has a round bottom that screws into an octagonal-shaped...

A mocha is a delicious mixture of espresso, chocolate and milk. At a cafe, it can be expensive, sometimes as much as $4-$5 per drink. Making a mocha at home using your espresso machine is a great...

Some people like a lot of bells and whistles; some don’t. If you love good espresso but don’t particularly want a machine the size of a Buick with more buttons than a three piece suit sitting on...

Without milk, cappuccinos and lattes would not exist. But plain milk cannot be added to espresso to make these specialty coffee drinks. The milk must first be heated and then aerated with a...

An espresso tamper is a tool used in the process of brewing espresso-style coffee. Espresso enthusiasts say tamping, or packing, the coffee is a key step in the brewing process.

If you want a delicious energy boost in the afternoon a cup of iced coffee can really hit the spot. You can make this at home or mix up your own in a coffee shop. If you mix your own, it's less...

This is a simple recipe to make iced coffee at home that taste like Starbucks iced Cafe Americano. Make it as a wonderful mid day "pick me up". Especially in hot weather, this drink will...

It's those life changing moments like losing your job that lead you to create arbitrary goals to pamper yourself like perfecting the art of making the perfect latte. Recently when I was laid off...

Ever wondered what coffeehouse lingo means and how to order a drink or what to order? Take a peek at these definitions and you'll be ordering a tasty drink to suite you in no time!

Do you have a one-cup coffee maker like Keurig or Flavia? At home or at work? Well, mix it up a little and make a delicious iced coffee. Here are the simple steps to do it right!

Ever wondered how to order a latte at the coffee counter? This will help you easily order that wonderful coffee drink you've been dreaming about!

The anatomy of a cappuccino breaks down to 1/3 espresso, 1/3 steamed milk and a generous final 1/3 of stiff foam. Getting these three elements right and perfectly bringing them together is where...

A cappucino is one of those drinks that makes you feel as though you should be sitting outside of a quaint cafe in Paris. Luckily you can make this great drink in your on home by following a few...

There aren't too many things that are better than chocolate and coffee. Combine those two, and you've got a great drink that can give you an energy buzz and satisfy your sweet tooth.

You don't have to be a barista to enjoy espresso at home. In fact, a great espresso can be easily whipped up by following a few simple steps.