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How to Make Vietnamese Iced Coffee (Recipe)

How to Make Vietnamese Iced Coffee (Recipe)

Throughout Asia, iced coffee is considered a regional delicacy with a wide variety of different preparations. One method that has gained worldwide popularity for its sweet and caffeinated refreshing qualities, is iced  Vietnamese coffee. During the hot summer months of the subtropics, iced Vietnamese coffee is a cool treat that works great as both an early morning energizer or as an after-meal dessert.

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Liberica Coffee 101 - Coffee Life Blog by EspressoWorks

Liberica Coffee 101

Of the hundreds of coffee varieties produced around the world, Liberica is the third most popular. Why then, have so few people heard of it? Simply put, Arabica and Robusta are, by far, the most commonly produced and consumed types of coffee. They make up about 75 and 20 percent of global coffee consumption, and 60 percent and 40 percent of production, respectively. Liberica coffee is far more elusive, and isn’t grown on a global scale like the other two varieties.

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Magnificent Mocha Muffins Recipe - Coffee Life by EspressoWorks

Magnificent Mocha Muffins Recipe

Ideal for parties, home snacking or picnics, the magnificent mocha muffin is the perfect blend of coffee and chocolate that is sure to be a hit with friends, family, and co-workers. This versatile coffee cake muffin recipe can be tailored to suit those with a sweet-tooth or a love for coffee. Bursting with flavor and a rich, tender consistency, here’s the scrumptious muffin recipe that’ll transform you into a true muffin maestro!

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What is a Moka Pot Stovetop Espresso Maker? - Coffee Life, a blog by EspressoWorks

What is a Moka Pot Stovetop Espresso Maker?

Any invention that still enjoys worldwide popularity after nearly nine decades has to be doing something right. In the case of the humble stovetop espresso maker, there are several reasons to make space for one in your kitchen. 

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Nutella Coffee Delight Recipes by Coffee Life, a blog by EspressoWorks

Nutella Coffee Delight Recipes

The easiest, quickest, and most convenient way to prepare a Nutella coffee drink is to simply add Nutella to black coffee, but there are many other Nutella coffee options as well. Here are some delicious Nutella coffee recipes.

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7 Easy Recipes to Make with the EspressoWorks 7-Piece Machine, Coffee Life a blog by EspressoWorks

7 Easy Recipes to Make with the EspressoWorks 7-Piece Machine

Espresso machines are not only useful for making gourmet coffee beverages — but they are also great to have on hand when preparing an easy coffee cake recipe. Here are seven easy coffee cake recipes that can be made with the help of the EspressoWorks 7-Piece Machine and its state-of-the-art bean grinder.

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How to Thoroughly Clean Your EspressoWorks Espresso Machine Bundles - Coffee Life, a blog by EspressoWorks

How to Thoroughly Clean Your EspressoWorks Espresso Machine

For an espresso machine to continue providing great-tasting espresso day after day, it needs to be kept clean — and the EspressoWorks Espresso Machine is no exception. A clean coffee maker is one that is cleaned correctly, cleaned thoroughly, and cleaned every day of the week.

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Chocolate Espresso and Chocolate Marble Espresso Chiffon Cake Recipes - Coffee Life, a blog by EspressoWorks

Chocolate Espresso and Chocolate Marble Espresso Chiffon Cake Recipes

Espresso is enjoyed with a wide range of sweets, from Turkish and Greek baklava to Spanish churros, from Scottish scones to French croissants. But espresso not only tastes great alongside sweet treats and desserts — it can work amazingly well as part of the dessert as well. A prime example of this: Chocolate Espresso Chiffon Cake.

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A hand pressing a polished stainless tamper into a portafilter on a tamping mat, with an espresso machine softly out of focus behind.

How to Tamp Espresso the Right Way (And Why It Matters for Your Shot)

The term “espresso tamping” refers to how espresso is packed into a portafilter, the basket that holds the espresso. After the roasted espresso beans have been finely ground, it’s time to pack the espresso into the portafilter — and the espresso needs to be tightly packed and tamped in such a way that the water gets as much flavor as possible from it.

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