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How to dial in coffee: Getting that shot tasting right every time
Small tweaks can make a big difference A lot goes into making a good cup of coffee. No matter whether you like a latte, cappuccino, or are a bit of... -
What is a mocha?
Everything you need to know about the coffee synonymous with the perfect balance of chocolate, espresso, and milk TL;DR The mocha is a regular-sized coffee that typically contains a double shot... -
What is a flat white?
Everything you need to know about the coffee drinker’s favorite TL;DR The flat white is a small specialty coffee, typically consisting of a double espresso mixed with a small amount... -
What is an Americano?
Everything you need to know about the most basic yet refined coffee drink out there TL;DR The Americano is a regular-sized coffee that consists of a cup of boiling water, topped... -
What is a Long Black?
Everything you need to know about the coffee lover’s drink of choice TL;DR The Long Black is a short coffee, typically served in a smaller cup, similar in size to a... -
What is a V60?
A deep dive into the core of pour-over coffee What is it? Although it may look very humble in appearance, the V60 is known as a favorite amongst specialty coffee... -
What is a moka pot?
And no, it's not just for making mochas What is it? The moka pot is a coffee maker that works by pushing water through coffee grounds using vaporized pressure. There... -
What is a latte?
Everything you need to know about the world’s most popular coffee TL;DR The latte is a regular-sized coffee, consisting of a double shot of espresso mixed with hot steamed milk with... -
What is a cortado?
Everything you need to know about this super-strong yet milky coffee drink TL;DR The cortado is a double shot of espresso topped off with equal parts freshly steamed whole milk. It’s... -
What is aeropress coffee?
The perfect coffee under pressure What is it? Introduced in 2005, The Aeropress is a far more modern design than some of the other brewers we've featured at Hips... -
What is a french press?
The perfect coffee maker for hosting... or if you can drink a lot of coffee What is it? You may have been served coffee in one of these at a... -
What is espresso?
Everything you need to know about the strongest, most complex coffee out there TL;DR An espresso or double espresso typically comes in a small cup, and a double shot contains anywhere...
