So, you’ve mastered the art of espresso. You’re slinging shots faster than you can say “cappuccino.” Now, it’s time to upgrade your home barista skills: it’s time to steam some milk! This has always been my favorite part of being a barista. The sound is essential to the café experience, and the feeling of nailing the perfect milk texture for latte art is one that can’t be beat. If you’re looking to learn and one day master this skill at home, you’ve come to the right place.
About 62% of Americans have at least one cup per day, while the average American coffee drinker has on average just over 3 cups per day. That’s a lot of coffee, and especially if you find yourself reaching for espresso-based beverages like cappuccinos and lattes, it can be an expensive habit. Fortunately, it’s easier than ever to make excellent espresso at home thanks to the rise in affordable home espresso machines.
Whether you’re buying coffee for yourself or a friend, it can be overwhelming trying to pick the right one. Coffee labels are a treasure trove of information as long as you know how to read them, so let’s dive into the words and phrases that will lead you to your next favorite cup.
Nothing quite beats a good farmer’s market. The food is consistently fresher and of better quality than what you can find at the grocery store. Not only that, but farmer’s markets establish a connection between farmer and consumer that cannot be replicated in the aisles of a supermarket.
Nothing is quite as refreshing as an ice-cold drink on a sweltering Summer’s day. There’s no better way for coffee-lovers to quench their thirst than with a freshly-brewed glass of cold brew. So why not brew your own cold brew at home? Not sure how, here's an introduction to brewing delicious cold brew at home.or straight up, cold brew is a refreshing drink that’s sure to put some pep in your step.
What compels you to pick up a bag of coffee? Is it a cool label design? Maybe it’s from a roaster you’re familiar with? Or, maybe, it’s because of the flavor notes. Words like “Cocoa,” “Cherry,” and “Butterscotch” leap out at you, promising a sensational cup of morning joe. These flavor profiles are a key factor in choosing the coffee we drink, but where do they come from? How do roasteries--like Lanna--decide the words to use? More importantly, how does anyone taste anything other than coffee? The answer: cupping!
Many of us are brewing coffee at home more than ever before. In fact, according to research conducted by Square,...
Storing coffee beans is a common question we receive here at Lanna Coffee. And for good reason. If you're going...