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Chicchi di caffè tostati per una miscela espresso
Blend or Single Origin? Understanding Coffee Blends (and Choosing Yours)
The difference between blended coffee and single origin: how they're made, what they taste like and which to choose for espresso, moka or capsules. The guide to help you find... Read more...
Espresso italiano in tazzina di vetro su tavolo di legno
A Brief History of Coffee: from Ethiopia to Italian Espresso
The story of coffee from its origins in Ethiopia to the coffee houses of Venice, through to the invention of espresso and the moka: how Italy's quintessential ritual was born. Read more...
Acqua versata da una bottiglia in un bicchiere
The right water for coffee: how it changes the taste of your cup
Water is 90% of coffee: discover how hardness, limescale and mineralization change the taste of espresso, and which water to use for the moka pot and capsule machine. Read more...
Cappuccino con latte art a forma di cuore
The Perfect Cappuccino at Home: Milk, Foam and the Barista's Secrets
How to make a perfect cappuccino at home: choosing the milk, frothing the foam, the right proportions and the barista's tricks, even with capsules and pods. Read more...
Decalcificazione di una macchina del caffè a capsule
Cleaning and Descaling Your Coffee Machine: The Practical Guide
How to clean and descale your capsule or pod coffee machine: how often to do it, the right steps, and the mistakes to avoid for great coffee every time. Read more...
Bevande in capsula: ginseng, orzo e cioccolata
Beyond Coffee: Ginseng, Barley, Hot Chocolate and Capsule Beverages
Ginseng, barley, hot chocolate, tea and herbal teas: discover the world of capsule beverages beyond coffee, how they're made, when to choose them and who they're for. Read more...
Caffè freddo shakerato con ghiaccio in un bicchiere
Iced Coffee for Summer: Shakerato, Cold Cream and Recipes to Make at Home
The best iced coffee recipes for summer: shakerato, cold coffee cream, coffee over ice and indulgent versions, all easy to prepare at home. Read more...
Chicchi di caffè a diversi gradi di tostatura
Coffee Roasting: Light, Medium or Dark — How It Changes the Taste
Light, medium or dark roast: discover how the coffee roast level changes aroma, body, acidity and caffeine, and how to pick the right one for you. Read more...
Più tazzine di caffè espresso su un tavolo
How Many Cups of Coffee a Day? Caffeine, Benefits and When to Cut Back
How many cups of coffee can you drink a day? How much caffeine is in espresso, capsules and decaf, the benefits, and when it's best to cut back. Read more...
Moka sul fornello che prepara il caffè
Moka Coffee: The Complete Guide to a Perfect Brew (and Mistakes to Avoid)
How to use the moka pot for a perfect coffee: dose, grind, flame and the classic mistakes to avoid. The complete guide to Italy's most beloved coffee ritual. Read more...
Crema nocciola dell’espresso in una tazzina
Espresso crema: what it is, what it depends on and how to get it perfect
What espresso crema really is, what determines its colour and density, and all the tricks for a thick, lasting crema at home. Read more...
Scala di intensità del caffè espresso a chicchi
Coffee intensity: what it really means and how to choose yours
What does the number on coffee intensity really indicate? Not caffeine, but body and aroma. Discover the role of roasting and Robusta and learn how to choose the perfect intensity... Read more...
Caffè in grani accanto a un macinacaffè
Coffee beans: grind, dose and the perfect espresso at home
From choosing the grinder to the correct dose, all the way to extraction parameters: the practical guide to making a perfect espresso at home starting from whole coffee beans. Read more...
Caffè in grani conservato in un barattolo ermetico
How to store coffee (capsules, pods and beans) and keep its aroma
A practical guide to storing coffee and preserving its aroma and freshness: discover the enemies of coffee and the right methods for capsules, pods, beans and ground coffee. Read more...
Cialde di caffè compostabili ed ecologiche
Compostable pods and sustainable coffee: the green side of espresso
Compostable filter-paper pods and recyclable aluminium capsules: discover how to enjoy a green espresso and reduce the impact of single-serve portions with sustainable coffee choices. Read more...
Tazzina di caffè decaffeinato
Decaffeinated coffee: how it's made, myths and when to choose it
What decaffeinated coffee really is, how much caffeine is left, how the bean is decaffeinated (water, CO2, solvents) and when decaf is the right choice: in the evening, during pregnancy... Read more...
Chicchi di caffè Arabica e Robusta a confronto
Arabica and Robusta: differences, taste and how to tell them apart
Arabica and Robusta are the two most widespread coffee species in the world: discover the botanical differences, as well as those in taste, caffeine and body, why they are combined... Read more...
Tazzina di espresso napoletano con crema densa
Neapolitan espresso: history, secrets and best brands
Discover the history of Neapolitan espresso, what makes it unique among blend, dark roast and crema, and the great Neapolitan roasters such as Borbone, Toraldo and Passalacqua. Read more...
Capsule di caffè per diversi sistemi di macchine
Which coffee capsules for your machine? A guide to coffee systems
Nespresso, Lavazza A Modo Mio, Dolce Gusto, Caffitaly, Bialetti, ESE 44mm pods or coffee beans? Discover how to recognise your machine and choose the right coffee capsules, original or compatible. Read more...
Capsule di caffè compatibili e originali a confronto
Compatible or Original Capsules? Differences, Quality and Savings
Compatible capsules or original capsules? Discover the real differences in quality, price, compatibility and sustainability so you can choose the right coffee and start saving without giving up on taste. Read more...
Cialde ESE 44 mm di caffè in carta per macchine espresso
ESE 44 mm pods: the complete guide (what they are, how they work, benefits, preparation)
Everything you need to know about ESE 44 mm pods: what they are, how they work, why they win over espresso lovers and how to brew the perfect cup at... Read more...