Coffee expert James Hoffmann got his hands on a sealed can of 70+ year old coffee and made espresso with it. I wish I could say James found it delicious instead of tasting like "metal, battery acid, and pain" but what did I expect?
Making espresso from a can of 1950 coffee beans
Espresso consumption linked to increased cholesterol
As a 4-espresso-shots-per-day person, I don't take kindly to the results of a study from Norway that found "consumption of 3–5 cups of espresso daily was significantly associated with increased serum total cholesterol. From the Neo.Life newsletter: A population-based study of 21,083 male and female coffee drinkers in Northern Norway, all 40 years old or… READ THE REST
Good conical burr grinder for coffee
I've owned this Capresso Infinity Conical Burr Grinder for 10 years or more, and it still runs like a champ. If you're at all serious about grinding coffee at home, a burr grinder is the way to go, especially when making espresso. Blade grinders lacerate the beans, and the size of the grounds varies wildly.… READ THE REST
This 16-minute video will get you up to speed on espresso crema
Crema is the red-brown foam that sits on top of a freshly made shot of espresso. But what is crema, actually, and how is it formed? Coffee expert James Hoffmann made this video to explain. He says that very early espresso machines did not produce crema. It wasn't until the mid-twentieth century, when high-pressure espresso… READ THE REST
Save $63 on these award-winning translation earbuds while donating to charity
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Summer may be coming to an end, but that doesn't mean your adventures have to stop. Whether it's a business trip or weekend galavanting around town, broadening your world can be… READ THE REST
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We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Nothing's worse than trying to find that random image someone sent you, however many months back, frantically searching through email threads for something that looks familiar. Not only is that stressful, but it's… READ THE REST
Study for a perfect score and help kids in need by purchasing this portable monitor
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Studying has become incredibly unconventional, starting with doing everything online and continuing with giving textbooks the axe. So if you're ditching the stacks for a more modern way to focus on your… READ THE REST
