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What Is the Difference Between a Latte & a Cappuccino?
Interesting espresso interview from 2018/2019
I was looking for info specifically on pre-infusion and came across this article. I was glad to hear his description of the process matches what my Heat Exchange boiler machine provides, but also f...
Bidding on Cup of Excellence coffee beans
I read that Cup of Excellence awarded beans were pretty much off limits to the normal purchaser bc you have to buy it in bidding auctions where only big time roasters bid for hundreds of pounds. ...
How "pretty" do you like your espresso?
I think James' comments are missing the correlation between visual (and audible) cues and flavor. Without the computer-regulated controllers (e.g., temperature PIDs) now commonly available on espre...
Low acidity coffee
I'm looking for recommendations on enjoying coffee without the acidity. I have IC and coffee can really cause so much pain. But unfortunately I love it lol I have tried some from the grocery sto...
Voyager Craft Coffee | Santa Clara
Usually my reports about coffeehouses lead with a photo of the coffee product. But for Voyager Craft Coffee, the staff add such an extra special dimension to the experience. So welcoming and joyful...
Totem Coffee Roasters | Placerville
My last mouthful in Hangtown was at Totem Coffee Roasters. Yes, Placerville has its own small batch, artisanal coffee roaster. While my cappuccino ($3.86) was well-made, the Guatemalan-Peru ble...
Never Coffee Lab | SE Portland
First stop on arrival in Portland was the tiny cafe of Never Coffee Lab for a cappuccino. Made with "Les Truves", a blend of beans from high elevation sites in Peru and Ethiopian, this was bright w...
Morning at Ottimo | Yountville - Napa Valley
When I complained about the wretched coffee during my previous visit to Napa Valley, https://www.chowhound.com/post/napa-valley-coffee-roasting-company-st-helena-1062509 https://www.chowhound.com...
Ballast Coffee | West Portal - San Francisco
In need of a place to meet in the neighborhood, a couple friends and I picked Ballast Coffee to try. It's a modern cafe with some outdoor seating. Ballast roasts its own beans and has a special bea...
Camellia Coffee Roasters | Sacramento - WAL Public Market
In January I had a chance to sit down at the newish cafe in WAL Public market by Camellia Coffee Roasters. The flat white-ish style cappuccino from this new roaster and cafe was terrific. Dense and...
Theory Collaborative| Redding
The third local coffee roaster I tried in Redding in August is Theory Collaborative. As one local friend quipped, it's kind of a stealth coffee company, not offering any clue in the name of the bu...
Spearhead Coffee | Paso Robles
A year ago we made a planned pitstop at Spearhead Coffee in Paso Robles. Indeed it does have nice rest rooms. And a pleasant environment for enjoying the morning brew.
Home coffee brew class
I am looking for a local coffee making class in or around Boston area. Coffee basics: grind, using different brew equipment, etc. Not a barista class more of a beginner class. Any places in or arou...
Yo El Rey Roasting | Calistoga - Napa Valley
A couple weeks ago I stopped by Yo el Rey coffee roaster in downtown Calistoga for the morning caffeine. When I ordered a cappuccino, the barista asked me if I wanted more or less foam. I asked for...
Cafe in top level atrium of Westfield Mall
I was in Westfield Mall in downtown San Francisco yesterday, and went looking for a cafe in the very top level, directly under the atrium. I found a bare floor. Is my memory fooling me? It was...
Cascara/ coffee cherry tea in Calgary?
For the last few weeks, I have been loving the Starbucks Cascara latte, which is the dried skin of coffee cherries that is usually thrown away. I have been wondering where I can get some of this on...
Red's Donuts & Acme Coffee @ Castle Rock Coffee & Mercantile | Toro Park - Salinas
Castle Rock Coffee & Mercantile is the new cafe on Hwy 68 that took over the wood sculpture space next to Toro Cafe. Beans are from local roaster, Acme Coffee in Seaside. The case features goods fr...
Vev Vigano Vespresso Stovetop Coffee Maker malfunctioning
I bought a fancy 4-cup Vev Vigano Vespresso stovetop espresso maker a few weeks ago. I had to upgrade from a Bialetti-style coffee maker after its handle broke off. Sadly, I have not figured out ho...
Jack's Coffee | Salinas
Jack's Coffee revived the drive-through coffee stand in the parking lot of Nob Hill's shopping center on the south side of Salinas in July. Last week I gave it a try, parking my car nearby and walk...
How to Order Coffee In Italy & NOT Look Like a Tourist
I absolutely love coffee. I love making it. I love drinking it. That’s why, when I went to Italy for the first time I couldn’t wait to try the coffee. Italy is the birthplace of coffee culture but ...