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Video: International coffee-based drinks
Buzzfeed has a video (embedded above) that quickly demonstrates how various coffee-based drinks from around the world are prepared. While some of these beverages are clearly intended as deserts, others — like France’s cafe au lait or Greece’s frappe — … Continue reading
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Brief video on making the perfect espresso shot
Coffee educator Allie Caran digs into the details in making a perfect espresso in this three minute video over at Business Insider. The main takeaway from the video is that there’s a lot of variables involved, and if you want … Continue reading
Handheld espresso machine
A company in Hong Kong is planning to release a handheld espresso machine called the Minipresso. It’s about the size of a small Thermos and has a built-in hand pump and a small cup. It’s sort of like a handheld … Continue reading
Espresso… in space!
Until recently, getting a good shot of espresso wasn’t possible for astronauts. Now that’s changed — astronauts on the International Space Station will soon have a custom-made Lavazza “ISSpresso” machine. It’s essentially your typical pod-based espresso machine, but with a … Continue reading
How the AeroPress was created
If you’ve looked at coffee equipment in the past few years, you’ve probably seen the AeroPress. It’s a simple plastic plunger — a little bit like a French press — that’s gained acclaim as a quick, easy method to make … Continue reading