This homemade gingerbread latte makes a wonderful dessert on a cool winter night! Best of all, it is effortlessly impressive and only takes minutes to whip up. Enjoy! Step 1: Add 1 tablespoon of molasses,½ tablespoon of dark brown maple syrup, ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon of cinnamon, ½ teaspoon of ginger, ¼ teaspoon of nutmeg, and (if you... Continue Reading →
Let’s face it, coffee ethics and sourcing are complicated. Two decades ago, a savvy connoisseur only had to choose between Robusta and Arabica, regular and decaf. Today, a sophisticated drinker faces a myriad of options each time they purchase a pound or cup of coffee. One of those options – and one we find is... Continue Reading →
It's autumn and if you are like me, that means changing leaves, jackets, pumpkin picking, and warm, spicy lattes. This Maple Spice Latte is easy to make, healthy, and if you enjoy pancakes or waffles at home, only requires a trip to the kitchen! Step 1: Add 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, ½ tablespoon of dark brown sugar,... Continue Reading →
I'm not ready to say goodbye to summer yet. I need one last lazy day, one more rock in the hammock, and at least one more ice cream drink. For those of you who feel the way I do, here are three ice cream cocktails that will help keep you living in the sunny time... Continue Reading →
Coffee Jelly is a wonderfully refreshing dessert that you can whip up in minutes. The recipe below is delicious but basic. For the ambitious among you, we encourage you to create your own variations such as layering the coffee jelly with orange or lime jelly, using it as a base for an iced jelly coffee,... Continue Reading →
Need a quick cup of delicious coffee? Try a single serve brewer or brewing method. Below is a quick summary of the most common single serve brewing options. The AEROPRESS is a wonderful, compact single cup pressure brewer. This lightweight little devise consists of a plunger, chamber, and filter. Coffee grounds are placed into the... Continue Reading →
Is a coffee pod the same thing as a K-cup? No, but we understand your confusion! Technically, a pod is any self-contained unit and K-cup vendors often use the words interchangeably. However, when speaking about single serve coffee options, the pod and the K-cup share little in common – they have different shapes, work in... Continue Reading →
Love the look of lattes and espresso-based drinks but don't want to invest in fancy equipment? We thought so! While we are calling this a latte...it's not. It's the dressed up version of your regular coffee with milk and a pinch of chocolate. To make this, you need one cup of your favorite coffee, milk,... Continue Reading →
The French Press, also known as a cafetière or coffee press, consists of a beaker and a hand plunger with a mesh piston at the end. While the French Press makes a beautiful, rich cup of coffee if used brewed properly, there are a few pitfalls to navigate on your journey to the perfect cup. Materials... Continue Reading →
Moka Pots, a staple in most Italian kitchens, are a wonderful way to make an espresso-like drink without investing in an espresso machine. These lovely little pots are only a few inches tall and are used on the stovetop. There are three chambers in a Moka Pot (shown below). The bottom chamber holds water, the... Continue Reading →
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