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Featured stories from the blog, chosen from the latest published articles.
- Ristretto Caffeine: How Strong Is a Ristretto, and How to Make One
Short answer: Ristretto caffeine is a tale of two measures. Per millilitre, a ristretto is stronger than a normal espresso, because the same coffee dose is dissolved in less water. Per cup, though, it usually carries a similar amount of caffeine, or a little less, because the drink is smaller and the extraction is cut… - Doppio Starbucks: What It Is and How to Make It at HomeShort answer: A doppio Starbucks order is a double shot of espresso — two shots pulled into one small cup, listed on the Starbucks menu at 1.5 fl oz. At home, you can make the same drink with about 18 grams of finely ground coffee and a 1:2 brew ratio, stopping at roughly 36 grams…
- How to Make a Coffee Frappe at Home: A Blended Recipe That Stays ThickShort answer: To learn how to make a coffee frappe at home, blend cold, strong coffee with milk, sugar, vanilla and plenty of ice until thick and smooth, then serve at once. The recipe below makes two drinks in about ten minutes: one cup of cooled strong espresso or coffee, half a cup of milk,…
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Fresh from the Coffee Journal
More recent articles from the blog.
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Decaf Coffee Guide: 7 Facts That Make Switching Easier
Short answer: This decaf coffee guide starts with the key fact: decaf is real coffee with about 97% of its caffeine removed, not caffeine-free coffee. A typical 8-ounce cup of decaf has 2 to 15 mg of caffeine, compared with 95 mg in a typical 8-ounce cup of caffeinated coffee, according to the National Coffee…
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How to Make Moka Pot Coffee at Home in 8 Steps: A Stovetop Guide Without the Bitterness
Short answer: To learn how to make moka pot coffee at home, preheat your water, grind the coffee to a drip-like, table-salt texture, fill the bottom chamber just below the safety valve, fill the basket without tamping, and brew on moderate heat. Remove the pot when the stream turns the colour of yellow honey, stop…
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How to Make Americano at Home: The 1:2 Water-to-Espresso Recipe
Short answer: To learn how to make americano at home, brew a double shot of espresso, then add hot water: start with 45 to 50 ml of espresso and 90 to 100 ml of hot water at about 93°C (200°F). That is two parts water to one part espresso, served in a preheated cup, for…
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How to Make Espresso at Home: 7 Steps to a Better Double Shot
Short answer: To learn how to make espresso at home, start with a standard double shot: 18 grams of finely ground coffee, 36 grams of espresso out, in 20 to 30 seconds. That 1:2 ratio is the reliable starting point the National Coffee Association (NCA) gives for espresso, and you adjust grind and time from…
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How to Make Cappuccino at Home: 7 Easy Steps to a Better Cup
How to make cappuccino at home well comes down to three small decisions: a strong espresso base, milk steamed to 60 to 65 degrees Celsius, and a foam cap that holds its shape. This guide keeps those decisions simple, with one classic recipe, a method without an espresso machine, and a troubleshooting table for bubbly…
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How to Make Iced Coffee at Home: 6 Easy Steps
How to make iced coffee at home well comes down to one decision: brew strong, then chill fast. This guide keeps that decision simple, with a full glass of ice, a troubleshooting table for watery or bitter cups, and a clear line between iced coffee and cold brew, so you can learn how to make…
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Pour Over Coffee for Beginners: 7 Easy Steps to a Better Cup
Pour over coffee for beginners is less about buying a perfect dripper and more about learning one repeatable decision: how much coffee, how much water, and how fast you pour. This guide keeps that decision simple, with a single-mug recipe, a scale-friendly table for larger brews, and a way to read a bitter or sour…
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How to Choose Fresh Coffee Beans: 5 Easy Tips for Home Brewing
How to choose fresh coffee beans comes down to one habit: read the roast date before you read anything else on the bag. Origin, tasting notes, and price all matter less than whether the coffee was roasted recently, bought in a small bag, and ground close to brewing. This guide turns that habit into five…
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How to Store Coffee Beans to Keep Them Fresh
The best way to learn how to store coffee beans to keep them fresh is to stop thinking about the perfect container first, and start with a simple system: buy a size you can use in time, keep one small jar for the week, and freeze the rest in portions. Fresh beans lose flavor mainly…
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Caffeine in Coffee, Tea and Energy Drinks Compared
When you compare caffeine in coffee tea and energy drinks, there is no single winner: the answer depends on serving size. A typical 8-ounce cup of brewed coffee has about 96 mg of caffeine, a typical 8-ounce cup of black tea has about 48 mg, and a typical 8-ounce energy drink has about 79 mg.…
From your first brew to advanced techniques, find everything you need to make better coffee at home.
Essential Coffee Guides
Start with these guides, all published on this site.
- How to Make Cold Brew Coffee — October 24, 2026, Brewing Guide
- How to Brew Drip Coffee — October 24, 2026, Brewing Guide
- How to Make the Perfect Espresso with a Lavazza Coffee Machine — October 24, 2026, Brewing Guide
- Best Coffee Grinders — October 25, 2026, Reviews
- De’Longhi Coffee Machine Review: The Best De’Longhi Coffee Machines of 2026 — October 24, 2026, Reviews
Coffee Knowledge
For the evidence behind the cup, start with the Coffee Health archive and the article below.
Health Benefits of Coffee: What the Evidence Actually Shows — October 25, 2026, Coffee Health.
Equipment Reviews & Buying Advice
Use this area to find equipment reviews and buying advice, including research-based grinder and machine reviews and a brewing guide for Lavazza espresso.
- Best Coffee Grinders – Research-based buying advice
- De’Longhi Coffee Machine Review: The Best De’Longhi Coffee Machines of 2026 – Research-based buying advice
- How to Make the Perfect Espresso with a Lavazza Coffee Machine – Brewing guide, not a review
Brew Better. Know More.
Brewing methods, grind and equipment all change the cup. Use the guides below to brew with more confidence, and the reviews and health article to choose equipment and understand caffeine.