The espresso cup (demitasse) is a small, thick-walled vessel designed to preserve an espresso's crema and aroma. Once mainly European, it has become common in U.S. specialty coffee and home espresso setups for both function and style.
A concise, updated overview of how coffee moves from cherry to cup: origins, processing, roasting, tasting categories, and differences between Arabica and Robusta.
A concise guide to choosing a manual coffee grinder: consider burr type, grind range, build quality, portability, and ease of cleaning to match your brewing methods and lifestyle.
Coffee syrup is a sweet, concentrated coffee-flavored syrup from New England, traditionally used to make coffee milk. This updated guide covers its history, common uses, two straightforward recipes, storage, and practical tips.