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Understanding Espresso Machines: Their Evolution, Features, and Types

By Coffeenated Stories | 14 min read

Explore the evolution and advancements of espresso machines, from their early beginnings to the modern marvels of today. Delve into espresso machines' history and highlight critical innovations that have shaped the industry. Learn about the different types of espresso machines available in the market, from pod or capsule machines to manual, semi-automatic, and automated machines.

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Espresso-Based Iced Drinks: How to Enjoy Your Coffee on a Hot Day

By Coffeenated Stories | 10 min read

As the temperatures rise, we all crave something cool and refreshing to quench our thirst. Espresso is the perfect base for iced coffee drinks, as its concentrated flavor holds up well against the ice. From the classic Iced Americano to the sweet and creamy Iced Caramel Macchiato, there's a perfect iced espresso drink for every palate. This guide will take you through some of the most popular iced espresso drinks, how baristas prepare these refreshing beverages at a café, and how to customize them to your taste.

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Espresso-Based Drinks: A Guide to Ordering at a Coffee Shop

By Coffeenated Stories | 14 min read

Read through an article that introduces the popular espresso-based drinks, starting from the humble espresso shot, its variations of Ristretto and Lungo, progressing through Macchiato, Cortado, Piccolo Latte, Cappuccino, Flat White, Americano, Caffe Latte, and Mocha. It also covers tips for communicating your preferences to the barista, what to expect when ordering, how to make adjustments, and handling any confusion when ordering.

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The Different Coffee Brewing Methods: A Beginner's Guide

By Coffeenated Stories | 13 min read

This comprehensive guide will explore the different coffee brewing methods, including espresso, drip or pour-over coffee, French press, AeroPress, Moka pot, Turkish coffee, and cold brew coffee. We will delve into each method's unique characteristics and benefits, the equipment needed, and the factors that can affect the taste and strength of the coffee beverage. Whether a beginner or an experienced coffee enthusiast, this guide will provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to brew delicious coffee at home.

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Cortado and Macchiato - The Differences and Similarities

By Coffeenated Stories | 5 min read

Cortado and macchiato are two popular espresso-based coffee drinks widely available in coffee shops worldwide. While these two drinks may seem similar at first glance, some key differences set them apart. This blog post will delve into the differences and similarities between cortado and macchiato, exploring their origins, ingredients, and flavor profiles.

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Macchiato

By Coffeenated Stories | 4 min read

Macchiato is the least milky of all espresso-based milk drinks, allowing the espresso flavor to dominate our palate when drinking it, and it is only slightly mellowed down and sweetened by the steamed milk. We would use an espresso brewed from a medium or dark-roasted coffee for a macchiato. Espresso made from darker roasts is less acidic, and it has a more developed body with nutty and sweet chocolaty notes that will benefit from a bit of milk.

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Cappuccino

By Coffeenated Stories | 4 min read

Cappuccino is one of the most popular espresso-based coffee drinks of today. A drink popular all over the world and served in coffee shops everywhere around the globe. The recipe for making a cappuccino calls for a coffee beverage made in three equal parts. One part is a nicely brewed espresso shot mixed with hot steamed milk, as the second part and topped with a considerable amount of aerated milk foam as the third part.

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Latte

By Coffeenated Stories | 6 min read

Latte is one of the most popular espresso-based drinks and a staple of many coffee shops worldwide. Today, this beverage is referred to by many names, like caffe latte, latte macchiato, or just latte, and at its essence is a coffee drink made with an espresso diluted with steamed milk. What sets it apart from other espresso-based milk drinks is the ratio of espresso to milk we use to produce a Caffe Latte. Latte, or latte macchiato, is a large milk drink prepared in a 12oz cup, in which we pour double espresso, about 2oz, as a base, onto which we would add 8oz of steamed milk.

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Americano

By Coffeenated Stories | 6 min read

Americano is one of the world's most excellent and popular espresso-based drinks. Whether it's diluted with water or milk, espresso, like no other beverage, has brought many drinks into the world of coffee, and this time we'll discuss one of them; an americano, what it is, and how to make it. To make an americano, we'll need to mix espresso with hot water, and that is it. In its very essence, americano is an espresso diluted with hot water, and it is very straightforward to prepare.

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What is Coffee?

By Coffeenated Stories | 18 min read

Coffee is one of the world's most popular drinks, an extraordinary drink we all enjoy daily. Coffee is a beverage we make from brewing roasted and grounded coffee beans. To brew some coffee, we need to put about 60g of somewhat medium ground coffee into a paper filter and pour over one liter of nearly boiling water to make a batch of regular black filter coffee.

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Coffeenated Stories is a little piece of the web where we publish our coffee-stained sheets of writings about everything that is coffee-related. Such as the coffee industry and history, the coffee preparation and brewing methods, and even the coffee plant itself. We also offer honest reviews about the equipment and tools to brew our favorite beverage. Here you can read about the latest and greatest coffee gear, coffee makers, grinders, etc. Discover many recipes and guides for making coffee and many other coffee drinks. Read through our pages to find out how the rest of the world prepares and enjoys their cup of coffee. Stay Coffeenated - Cheers.