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:

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…