Articles & Information About Coffee

As the cold winter days start to fade into the hopeful first days of the early spring, people are usually ready to embrace the change. For coffee lovers, this means transitioning away from the soul-warming, creamy blends of the winter and into lighter, fresher beverages.

If you're looking for a new spring coffee drink to make at home this season, you're in luck. Here are five coffee drink recipes you should try this spring.

Chai Tea Coffee

A chai tea coffee is the simplest recipe on the list. It offers the warmth and spice you need to get through the cooler days, but with a light airiness that makes it perfect for spring.

For this recipe, you will need,

• Bagged or loose chai tea

• Dark roast coffee

Making this beverage is really simple. You make the tea, then use that to make your coffee in a French Press or using the pour-over method. Add a dash of cinnamon to enhance the flavors. 

Lavender Latte

Floral-infused coffee is going to be a big hit this spring. For a lavender latte, you will need:

• 1 Tbsp Lavender syrup (DIY or pre-made like these ones)

• 1/2 cup whole milk or non-dairy alternative

• 1 cup dark roast coffee

Brew the coffee and add the syrup, adjusting the amount to suit your tastes. Warm and froth your milk on the stove or using the jar method. Gently pour the milk onto the coffee and sprinkle with dried lavender to be fancy. 

Iced Grapefruit Americano

This spring-ready drink has a bit of zip to it. The iced americano is the perfect iced coffee beverage for those who like a little more kick. For this recipe, you will need:

• enough espresso for a 1:2 ratio with water

• unflavored soda water

• 1 tsp grapefruit juice

• 1 tsp grapefruit zest

• ice cubes

You can make espresso at home using a French press. If you're making a 14oz drink, you'll want 2oz of espresso. Add the espresso to your cup, followed by cold soda water. Leave room for ice at the top. Add your grapefruit juice and zest, then top with ice.

Rosewater Pistachio Bulletproof Latte

The Rosewater Pistachio Bulletproof Latte is creamy and decadent with spring-inspired flavors. This is the perfect drink for the transition period between seasons. For this DIY coffee drink, you will need: 

• 1 Tbsp Pistachio butter (you can DIY this)

• 3oz Rosewater (you can DIY this)

• 1-2oz Espresso

• 3oz Milk

• Honey to taste

Put the butter in the bottom of your cup and pour the espresso overtop. Add in the rose water. Steam and froth your milk, then layer it on top of your beverage. Add a drizzle of honey to bring the flavors together.

 For an extra frothy beverage, add your butter, and espresso to a blender first. Be careful when using hot espresso in a blender.

 

Raspberry Chocolate Coffee Smoothie

If you like frappuccinos, you'll love this DIY raspberry chocolate coffee smoothie recipe. Note that this is a coffee drink, not a health smoothie, though it has the makings of a great breakfast drink.

 For this recipe, you will need: 

• 1 cup dark roast coffee, chilled

• 1 cup frozen raspberries

• 1/2 cup milk of your choice

• 1 tbsp cocoa powder or dark chocolate bits

 Add the ingredients to a blender and mix. This is a decadent beverage that tastes like dessert. If you find it too tart, you can add a bit of honey to lighten up the flavors. 

By Ashley Lipman

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Sometimes you get a coffee that everyone you know says is great. You taste it and wonder - what are they talking about?

Well you could say everyone has different tastes, and this is true, however, there is something to say for how you prepare something as well. The best steak in the world can taste bad if it’s not prepared well. 

Let’s address the reasons for a bitter sour taste in your cup of coffee.

Coffee to Water Ratio

Now with this one, you might think - I always brew the same ratios - but the measurement can change with the coffee. 

A really dark roast may taste nice and bold with 2 tablespoons ground coffee to 6 ounces of water - sour with 3 tablespoons and like dirty water with 1 tablespoon.

If your coffee tastes sour - try lessening the amount of ground coffee to water until you find your sweet spot.

If this doesn't change the bitterness check out these other reasons for a sour cup:

Brewed or Sat Too Long

Grounds Too Fine for Brewing Method

Water Temperature

Quality of the Beans

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Do you ever take a sip of your coffee, get this bitter taste, and wonder - why is that?

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