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  The Difference between Americano and Black Coffee

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  If you go into your local coffee shop and ask for a black coffee, the drink you get depends on where in the world you are. Maybe it even depends which coffee shop you walked into. In fact, if you ask for a black coffee, there’s a good chance that the barista will hand you an Americano. But for coffee purists, an Americano is not necessarily the same thing as a black coffee.

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  How to Make a Flat White

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  The flat white is perhaps the most potent symbol of coffee’s “third wave” — the trend of specialty coffee that emerged over the last two decades. With their beautiful, shiny latte art, presented in brightly-coloured ceramic cups, flat whites are highly photogenic — perfect for the Instagram generation.

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  How to Make Cold Brew Coffee

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  Over the last few years, cold brew coffee has transitioned from being a niche drink for in-the-know coffee drinkers, to being an essential part of every specialty coffee shop. Cold brew is well and truly established in the mainstream, but it is still growing fast — in fact, the cold brew coffee business is growing by more than 25% every year.¹

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  How to Make Coffee the American Way

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  For many coffee drinkers, Italy is the true home of coffee. But nowadays it is American coffee that has taken over the world. Whether it’s the Starbucks shops popping up in every city, or the sweet, and blended iced coffees made in every flavor and color under the sun, American coffee culture is everywhere.

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  The History and Origin of Coffee

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  Coffee is the most widely drunk beverage — apart from water — all over the world. Considering that coffee grows in the Americas, Africa, and Asia, and is drunk nearly everywhere, it might surprise you to learn that most of the coffee we drink can be traced back to a single plant.

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  Coffee Drinks and their Health Benefits

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  Coffee is delicious — and addictive. For those reasons alone, you would surely expect coffee to be bad for you. Something that we crave and enjoy so much every day can’t possibly be healthy, right?

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  How to Brew a French Press

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  The French press is an elegant and classic brew method, popular all over the world. It is a stylish and timeless brewing device, but also one of the easiest ways to make coffee at home. The French press is also known as the Cafetière, Plunger, or Press Pot.

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  Delonghi Dedica EC685 Reviewed and Explained

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  Delonghi’s Dedica line first appeared on the market with the Dedica EC680 in 2013, and was quickly hailed as one of the best home espresso machines in its class. Since then, this classic home coffee machine has been through several upgrades — and several competitors and imitators have appeared on the market, too!

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  How to Store Coffee Beans and Preserve Their Freshness

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  The quality of the bean is the most important aspect of your morning cup of Joe. The higher the quality, the better the taste and overall perception, and vice versa. Since fresh coffee is not easy to maintain, knowing the shelf life of your beans and storing them properly can save you both money and time.

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  Why upgrade from a Nespresso to an espresso machine at home?

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  If you use a Nespresso machine to make your coffee at home — or you’re thinking about buying one — then you already know why these machines are so popular. They’re so convenient and easy to use — and much cheaper than going to a cafe every day to get your espresso fix.

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