Illy and Lavazza are two very well-known brands of Italian coffee. Both companies were founded not far away from each other, and today people always have a hard time deciding between the two. Even though they are almost the same at first glance, there are some critical differences between these two popular brands. What are…
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What is the Best of Panama Auction? (how to and details)
In 2001, The Specialty Coffee Association of Panama introduced to the world the Best of Panama Auction. The annual event helps to promote Panama grown specialty coffee and provide the opportunity to the coffee industry to try and auction for high-quality coffee. The Best of Panama Auction is an annual online auction organized by SCAP…
Cold Brew vs. French Press: What’s the Difference?
Indeed, making your coffee is more cost-efficient than buying from an expensive restaurant. Since it has different brewing methods, how should you know which between the French Press and Cold Brew Maker could yield better results? Here are the differences. Both are unfiltered brewing methods for coffee and produce bold drinks. Cold-brew takes 30 hours,…
How Do Baristas Make Iced Coffee? (with Specialty Coffee)
As the worldwide population grows, enjoying coffee in diverse tastes and styles will talk about a particular kind—iced coffee. Coffee dates back to 800 A.D., and legend has it that 9th-century herders noticed the effect caffeine had on their goats, who appeared to dance after eating the fruit of the Coffee plant. Fast forward to…
Is Robusta Coffee Bad for You? (benefits and usage)
What could be better than a caffeinated, dark, rich coffee in the morning? Honestly, not much. However, with a world obsessed with Arabica coffee, is there space for the hardy, Robusta coffee in our homes, hearts, and palates? Robusta coffee benefits: increases energy and improves mental health and well-being, contains antioxidants, which are beneficial for…
Is Ristretto Less Caffeine?
Coffee is getting more and more attention as there is a lot of people that now enjoy its wide range of types, each with a different distinct taste. From dusk to dawn, you’ll find people sipping a cup of coffee. Today, we are going to focus on Ristretto to better understand what makes it unique…