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May 12, 20212 min read
The Coffee Sock: A Sustainable Coffee Brewer
By Leo Sainati Out of the dozens of coffee brewers you can buy on the market, there’s one that you might already have lying around your...
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Apr 22, 20212 min read
POPULAR SPRING TIME DRINKS
By Leo Sainati | Specialty Coffee Barista & Blogger at Coffee Lab Evanston Spring is finally here! As the weather gets warmer and the...
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Mar 11, 20213 min read
5 Common Myths and Misconceptions in the Coffee Shop
Brewing and serving coffee can be complicated. As a result, a lot of myths and misconceptions can float around as to how coffee is...
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Feb 13, 20213 min read
COMMON ESPRESSO DRINKS EXPLAINED
Cortado vs. Macchiato vs. Cappuccino vs. Latte Photography by: DJ Delara Espresso drinks are the backbone of any third-wave coffee shop....
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Dec 28, 20202 min read
The French Press: Exploring One of the Most Popular Home Brew Methods
Few methods of coffee-making give you the flavors, texture, and accessibility of a french press. Being able to forget about your coffee...
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Dec 2, 20202 min read
POUR-OVER COFFEE
Pour-Over Coffee: The Purist’s Brew? For many, pour-over coffee’s appeal comes from its simplicity, elegance, and full-body flavor....
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Nov 3, 20202 min read
WHAT IS ESPRESSO?
Espresso is the backbone of any coffee shop. Whether or not you actually order a straight espresso shot, espresso is the base for lattes,...
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Oct 6, 20202 min read
BREW INSIGHT: WHAT IS SPECIALTY COFFEE? PART 2
In part 1, the series explored the holistic process behind growing, processing, roasting, and brewing specialty coffee. From the farm...
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Sep 26, 20203 min read
WHAT IS "THIRD WAVE COFFEE" AND WHY DO I SEE IT EVERYWHERE?
By Leo Sainati If you’ve stepped into a local coffee shop in the past few years or browsed the depths of internet coffee forums, you’ve...
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Sep 7, 20203 min read
BREWER BASICS: THE MOKA POT
By Leo Sainati If there’s a coffee maker that could be passed down through generations and hundreds of early morning brews, it’s the Moka...
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Aug 31, 20203 min read
BREW INSIGHT: WHAT IS SPECIALTY COFFEE? (PART 1)
By Leo Sainati Specialty coffee broadly refers to a careful and holistic approach to growing, processing, roasting, and serving coffee...
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Aug 30, 20203 min read
TURKISH COFFEE
By Leo Sainati With its thick texture, dark color, and artful presentation, Turkish coffee is an instantly recognizable staple of...
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