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    Top 5 Espresso Machines for Espresso at Home

    Picking out the perfect espresso machine is like choosing a trusty sidekick for your coffee adventures; pick wisely, and you’ll be sipping success in every cup!  Not only will buying an espresso machine to make your espresso at home give you complete control over the quality of your beverage, but over time it will also save you money.  Save Money Making Espresso at Home Buying espressos, cappuccinos, or lattes everyday can be expensive.  Buying a latte from a chain can cost “a latte” (alot. Terrible dad joke…). But anyway, you can expect to spend at least $4.50 a day if you have a coffee habit like mine. Investing in a quality…

  • The Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine for Novice Baristas

    The Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine is a good option for beginners who want to learn how to make espresso at home. Check out this post for more options. While the Breville Barista Express is beginner-friendly, it’s important to note that making espresso at home still requires some learning and practice to achieve excellent results. Beginners will need to learn about coffee beans, grind settings, tamping, and other factors that affect the quality of espresso. However, this machine provides a solid platform to start your espresso-making journey and grow your skills over time. Pros of the Barista Express Espresso Machine And the Cons… While the Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine…

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    How Do You Whiten Coffee Stained Teeth?

    Nobody wants coffee stains on their teeth, but nobody wants to give up drinking coffee either. Drinking coffee everyday can take a toll on your teeth and your smile, but you don’t have to give up your morning coffee to have a mouthful of pearly whites. It just takes some extra hygiene to keep coffee stains from building up on your teeth. Does Coffee Stain Teeth? Does Coffee Make Your Teeth Yellow? Unfortunately, I think everyone that drinks coffee knows the answer to this question is yes, definitely. That’s the bad news. The good news is there are a few things we can do to minimize and prevent the staining.…

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    Why an Americano is My New Favorite Coffee Drink

    For most of my life a typical morning has consisted of a large mug of steaming hot, black coffee. Recently, I began experimenting with adding a little cream which I found adds a nice contrast to the robust coffee flavor but typically, I prefer it simple, hot, and black.  I’ve never been one for sweeteners so it is very unlikely you will catch me adding a heaping spoonful of sugar or a substitute to my morning elixir. A Revolution in My Coffee Making My wife got me an espresso machine for Christmas.   I know, I’m a lucky man. In the past I’ve ordered a few lattes, a cappuccino here…

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    Unlock the Magic of Mixing Butter in Your Coffee

    Butter coffee, keto coffee, bulletproof coffee, whatever you want to call it, has largely become popular due to the keto diet.   If you haven’t heard of the keto diet, it’s a diet where you consume a high amount fat and a low amount of carbs. The goal is to switch your body into Ketosis, where your body will start to burn fat for fuel instead of carbohydrates. Butter coffee is a perfect way to boost your fat intake, and give your body the fuel it needs to start the day. By adding fats, butter, and oil to your coffee you create an efficient fat delivery system that gives you…

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    Buying a French Press: Top 5 Picks

    If you’re looking to buy a french press, it’s easy to become overwhelmed with all the options. I’ve made this list of my favorite French Presses to help you choose the one that’s right for you.  Quick List: Top 5 French Press Picks Best Overall French Press: VonShef French Press Best Budget French Press: Bodum Brazil French Press  Most Stylish French Press: Coffee Gator French Press French Press for the Cleanest Cup: Espro Coffee Press Most Convenient French Press: Espro Travel Coffee Press Best Overall French Press          VonShef Double Wall                 French Press Available in 3, 6, 8 &…

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    Solving Iced Coffee Drinkers’ Problems with Java Sok

    Okay, maybe an iced coffee koozie won’t solve all of iced coffee drinkers’ problems.  I mean, they obviously have some issues. Wait, calm down don’t spit your iced coffee all over your keyboard.  I am just kidding. I occasionally enjoy an iced coffee from Donuts Donuts with a cookie dough swirl too, and I know, life is not all cream and sugar for iced coffee drinkers.  Iced coffee drinkers everywhere know that cool cup of deliciousness comes with its share of problems. Iced Coffee and Condensation Let’s face it. Iced coffee and condensation go together like good times and hangovers. Condensation happens when warm air hits a cool surface.  This is…

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    Is Your Coffee Even Grown in the USA, Bruh?

    Is your coffee grown in the United States?  The answer is most likely not. Coffee only grows under specific circumstances, so it is much more likely that your coffee was grown in Brazil or Vietnam than in the USA.  There are, however, places in the US that are capable of growing delicious coffee. At the time this sentence was written, there are 328,891,486 people in the U.S. (census.gov). and 64% of them are drinking at least one cup of coffee per day (creditdonkey.com).  That is a lot of coffee. Phrases like, buy American, and made in the USA are used all the time to encourage support for the United States…

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    Creepy Coffee Cups You Need to See

    What lurks at the bottom of your coffee cup?  If you’re anything like me, it’s probably disappointment since you’ve already finished your morning coffee, but it doesn’t have to be that way.  I found a company called Creature Cups that makes finishing your coffee much more enjoyable. No more staring at an empty cup. Unusual Coffee Cups Creature Cups is a company based in Austin, Texas that is making original coffee cups.  At the bottom of each of their ceramic cups is a miniature sculpture that is sure to put a smile on your face.  My favorite are the Creepy Cups which are perfect for this time of year. These creepy coffee…

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    Coffee Scented Soy Candles are Amazing

    Okay,  I’m not normally a candle person but I was given a coffee scented soy candle and I think it’s awesome. There I said it. Now, allow me to explain before you revoke my man card. COFFEE SCENTED BEER CAN CANDLES To put it simply, it’s a candle inside of a beer can, and that, my friends, is freakin’ genius! It combines two of my favorite things, coffee and craft beer. It really doesn’t get any better than that. Just think about it. The best days start with a cup of coffee and end with a beer. Just forget all that BS in between. Two of life’s simple pleasures intertwined…