In 1651 Daniel Edwards a merchant and a trader of Turkish goods, developed a taste for an exciting Arabic drink while working in the Middle East and decided to import it to London. He was a member of the Levant Company and employed an eccentric Greek called Pasqua Rosee as his man servant who he …
Do you know the difference between a Macchiato and a Cappuccino? Or the difference between an Americano and an Espresso? Our blogs contain lots of information around all things coffee. From different tastes around the world, how to make the different drinks and much more.
A cappuccino is an espresso based coffee drink that originated in Italy and is traditionally a third espresso, a third steamed milk and a third foam. There is an art to making the perfect cappuccino as I am sure all you connoisseurs will agree! Usually, but optional, chocolate powder is sprinkled on the top (for …
Caffe Macchiato, which can also be called espresso macchiato, is an expresso coffee drink with a small amount of milk, usually foamed, which sits on top of the espresso. In Italian, Macchiato means “stained” or “spotted” so the actual meaning of caffe macchiato is “stained” or “marked coffee” perhaps better left as Caffe Macchiato which …
Caffe Latte is a long coffee drink that is traditionally made with a shot or two of espresso and topped up with steamed milk. The word is derived from the Italian for coffee and milk – cafe e latte, caffelatte or caffellatte, which as mentioned means “coffee & milk.
How to make authentic Turkish Coffee The climate in Turkey is not suitable for growing coffee and for this reason, the Turks have always imported it from various countries. Mainly enjoyed throughout the Middle East, it is brewed in a coffee pot called a cezve or an ibrick as it is known in the West. …
Caffeine-free coffee has come a long way since its earlier days, unfortunately it also has an image problem and the very word ‘decaf’ is often associated with flat, tasteless cups of murky brew. For some people, caffeine can cause problems with their health, including sleepless nights and medical conditions such as high blood pressure. Decaffeinated …
Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world and is brewed and prepared from roasted coffee beans. The highest quality beans available fall into three main types. Arabica beans are full of flavour while Robusta beans have higher caffeine content and are generally used in stronger coffees. A blend of Arabica and …
