Coffee Life

Wine isn’t the only beverage that can make an excellent Valentine’s Day gift; coffee can also be an excellent way to say “I love you” on February 14 — along with the equipment and accessories that enable baristas to brew or serve it at home with first-rate results. There are many items that baristas love receiving as presents, from espresso machines to milk frothers.

Here are ten barista favorites that make excellent Valentine’s Day gifts for coffee lovers.

There are more than 100 different coffee species in existence today, however the most popular are Caffea Arabica (also known as Arabica) and Caffea Canephora (Robusta). Between these top two species, Arabica is still more frequently consumed and makes up 70 percent of all the world’s production.

Like beer, wine, and tea, coffee is not only a popular, widely-consumed beverage — it is also great for cooking. And that includes steaks. There are many ways to season steak, whether it’s Mexican seasoning used on carne asada or the savory flavors of a Brazilian steakhouse. And steak is also quite compatible with the taste of coffee. In fact, savvy baristas know just how delicious the flavor of coffee can be when used for a rubbed steak/coffee-rubbed steak.

Instant coffee has become an increasingly popular beverage choice among coffee consumers. However, there are several reasons why instant coffee should be avoided. If you are a true coffee aficionado or are simply health-conscious, kick instant coffee to the curb and try making your own high-quality brew at home.