Learning From the Experts
By Devin Schlatter
If you home brew or create any of your coffee drinks, you need to hear what the Barista Guru has to say about the four most important elements of making a cup of coffee.
Indeed, many people leave out one and blame something entirely different. For instance, bad coffee is often blamed on the beans, but most of the time it's the horrible tasting water run through the grounds.
So what are the four horsemen of coffee?
Our Barista Guru, Dennis Jackson, explains:
And coming up - how to make a wonderful cup of espresso - step by step.
Stay tuned!
Chill out with coffee
By Kate Lawson / Detroit News Food Writer
Forget the heat, a big chill is sweeping the country as iced coffee beverages gain popularity, and the best part is you can make them at home. Iced coffee can be as easy to prepare as iced tea, with the option of creating a personalized coffee concoction using flavored syrups, cold milk, chocolate or spices. Iced Thai Coffee, Espresso-Cocoa Cooler and Cappuccino Smoothie are some of the recipe options offered from Capresso, makers of premium coffee equipment. To make Iced Thai Coffee: Stir together 1 1/2 cups cold espresso or strong coffee, 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk and 1 tablespoon brown sugar, plus a dash of cinnamon and ground cloves. Pour into tall glass over ice and add light cream if desired. Makes 1.
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