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Published in The Mad Latte

·Apr 7, 2018

What is a Bialetti Pot?

Also known as the Moka Pot, it is an Italian stovetop coffeemaker that uses pressure in order to brew coffee. I’ve always known it as a Moka pot, that’s what my grandmother and mother called it. Even though I heard the Bialetti name a few times, it never sank in…

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What is a Bialetti Pot?
What is a Bialetti Pot?

Published in The Mad Latte

·Mar 30, 2018

How to Use a Moka Pot

How to brew a great cup of coffee in 5 easy steps — This little coffee maker can be found in most kitchens in Italy and it’s not only because of its beautiful, affordable design. It’s an easy way to brew a great cup of coffee. Here are the 5 steps to getting a great cup of coffee using the Moka pot:

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How to Use a Moka Pot
How to Use a Moka Pot

Published in The Mad Latte

·Feb 17, 2018

Coffee Recipe: Espressino

A simple espresso-based drink hailing from Italy — I’ve been obsessed with Italian food lately and especially learning about pasta, the wide variety and how each region has it’s own tradition and special way of making it. Bon Appétit has a great video showing how to make 29 handmade pasta shapes if you are interested. That made me…

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Coffee Recipe: Espressino
Coffee Recipe: Espressino

Published in The Mad Latte

·Feb 4, 2018

Coffee Recipe: The Gibraltar

If you frequent specialty coffee shops you probably saw The Gibraltar on the menu and maybe you’ve even ordered it. I’ve had it a few times in the past and I’ve always been confused about what it actually is, and how it’s different from other espresso-based drinks on the menu…

Coffee

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Coffee Recipe: The Gibraltar
Coffee Recipe: The Gibraltar

Published in The Mad Latte

·Nov 28, 2017

Coffee Recipe: Caffè Gommosa

A perfect coffee drink for the winter holidays This sweet coffee drink is the perfect way to get your coffee fix during the colder months, especially if it’s dark and gloomy outside. No wonder it was invented in America’s Pacific Northwest. I only found vague references to the coffee drink…

Coffee

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Coffee Recipe: Caffè Gommosa
Coffee Recipe: Caffè Gommosa

Oct 8, 2017

A handy tea brewing chart

A cheat sheet for the perfect cup! Black Tea Brewing Temperature: 200–212F / 80–93°C Brewing Time: 2–3 minutes for fine cut leaves/ 5 minutes for large cut Notes: There are a few delicate black teas that should be brewed at lower temperatures, but for most boiling or close to boiling temperature should…

Tea

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A handy tea brewing chart
A handy tea brewing chart

Published in The Mad Latte

·Jul 16, 2017

How to make the most of your Coffee Break

A quick list of things you can do in your coffee break that will help you maximize your time and maybe accomplish a few goals. Learn a New Language I recently found a podcast series called CoffeeBreak that aims to teach you different languages during your coffee break. That’s actually how I got the…

Coffee

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How to make the most of your Coffee Break
How to make the most of your Coffee Break

Published in The Mad Latte

·Jul 13, 2017

Coffee Recipe: The Spanish Latte

After going down a coffee rabbit hole on Instagram I found a comment mentioning a Spanish Latte and after a bit of Googling and a quick trip to the supermarket I made a cup for myself. What is Spanish Latte? Basically, it’s an espresso based drink with textured normal milk and condensed milk. Slightly…

Coffee

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Coffee Recipe: The Spanish Latte
Coffee Recipe: The Spanish Latte

Published in The Mad Latte

·Jul 1, 2017

5 Tips To Make Better Coffee No Matter How You Brew It

Coffee is all about chemistry, about extracting the right amount of flavor from the bean and no matter how you brew your coffee there are a few things to keep in mind that will help you get a better cup. Get a Digital Scale In order to get great coffee, you can either be…

Coffee

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5 Tips To Make Better Coffee No Matter How You Brew It
5 Tips To Make Better Coffee No Matter How You Brew It

Published in The Mad Latte

·Jun 25, 2017

The best coffee in Juneau, AK

If you’re in Juneau and are looking for a good cup of coffee, let me spare you the search and the random bad cup and point you to two coffee shops that I’m sure you’ll enjoy. I’m not choosing just one place because there are two good options in downtown…

Coffee

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The best coffee in Juneau, AK
The best coffee in Juneau, AK
Sinziana Gafitanu

Sinziana Gafitanu

living in Seattle, writing code, drinking coffee

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