Vietnamese iced coffee is a popular cold coffee drink that is espresso like coffee poured over ice and sometimes mixed with sweetened condensed milk. If you’ve ever sat down at your local Pho restaurant then you’ve seen this coffee on the menu. B and I love a good bowl of Pho but I adore this…
Author: Courtney Stewart
What Is White Coffee? How to Make It (And How It Tastes)
The What is white coffee? Not all coffee beans are brown. Coffee beans actually start pea green. As they roast, they take on that iconic rich brown color. White coffee is different from other roasts. It’s a new, healthier version that claims to have up to 50% more caffeine. In this post, you’ll learn all…
Used Coffee Grounds (6 Easy Things to Do with Them)
If you’re like me, then you’ve always felt guilty about not knowing what to do with your used coffee grounds. I make coffee at home every day. I have so many used grounds, and I hate throwing them in the trash. Spending the time to grind them correctly, brew the grounds at the right temperature,…
How to Clean a Coffee Maker (Descaling a Coffee Maker)
Why aren’t you wondering how to clean a coffee maker? You wash your sheets and towels. You deep clean your bathroom. And you even meticulously weigh out your ground coffee for your morning cup of gold. You might even know the coffee golden ratio off the top of your head. Cleaning (also known as descaling)…
How to Make Turkish Coffee (Step by Step Recipe and Tips)
I like to think I have a worldly palate. Then I realized that one of the most famous coffee methods, Turkish coffee, is something I knew little about. So, the question occurred to me: How do you make Turkish coffee? I know what it is. I’ve even had it made for me. But what about…
What Is Air Roasted Coffee? Is It Better or Healthier?
What is air roasted coffee? I worked for a local coffee roaster in North Texas. It was one of the more exciting jobs I’ve had. I learned so much about the coffee roasting process, how to grind coffee beans, and how best to brew each type of bean. I even got to help develop their…
How to Make Pour Over Iced Coffee (Japanese Style)
I found myself the other day out of homemade cold brew concentrate. That’s for the birds. All I wanted was a cold glass of coffee. If you’ve been reading my posts for a while, then you know I love cold brew. I began to wonder how to make pour over iced coffee in a pinch…
What Is the Best Coffee Water Temperature? (And Why It Matters)
What is the best coffee water temperature? The best coffee water temperature is not an exact science but it’s between 195F and 205F. The perfect temperature of the water for your coffee varies depending on the brewing method you’re using. Obviously, you wouldn’t want your cold brew coffee water to be anywhere close to 195F…
How to Make Coffee in a Moka Pot (And the Best Moka Pot to Buy)
This post is a complete guide for how to make coffee in a Moka pot. I also have an opinion about the best Moka pot on the market. Moka pot coffee is having a moment right now, and I’m all about it. Coffee brewed this way has a simplicity and a complex flavor that can…
How to Measure Coffee at Home (Ground and Whole Bean)
Do you know how to measure coffee? Unless you’re only using a Keurig coffee maker exclusively, you’ve probably measured out coffee before. But have you ever stopped to read the directions on the package? If you’re like me, you don’t read directions. I couldn’t quite figure out exactly why my coffee tasted so bad when…
What Is the Golden Ratio for Coffee? (The Perfect Cup 101)
When I was getting ready to start writing for this blog, I kept coming across the idea that there’s a golden ratio for coffee. But what is the golden ratio for coffee, and how do I use it to brew the perfect cup? The coffee golden ratio is your best friend if you’re brewing coffee…
Cold Brew vs. Iced Coffee (What’s the Difference?)
Cold brew vs. iced coffee. What’s the difference? That’s what a friend of mine, a Starbucks-lover, asked me last week. I wasn’t surprised. Cold coffee is the beauty queen of the coffee scene right now. And almost every gas station, coffee shop, roaster, and cafe offers some cold coffee options. When a coffee novice walks into…