iridescentxeyes. asked:


I want to make this recipe [http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Abbeys-White-Chocolate-Latte/Detail.aspx], but I don’t own an espresso machine. If I absolutely need one, do you think I could just substitute the espresso with regular coffee instead..or would that ruin the latte?

Thanks for the help!

coffee girl asked:


I have a stovetop espresso maker, but I want to use it to brew one to two cups of coffee with my “regular” coffee beans. I don’t want to use my big electric coffee maker to make a cup of coffee.

boyblue1171 asked:

Aeropress is an amazing coffee maker that makes the best cup of coffee in a minute–wherever you are.

Alexi asked:


I know that cappuccino is done with frothed milk and espresso? What is the difference between espresso and filter coffee and can i use the latter to do capuccino?

Passion asked:


Then how the hell can I make espresso with out an espresso machine?
I have a coffee machine like this one:

http://www.thefunkstore.com/TheGypsyMart/StartUp/Outp-MrCoffeeMaker3599.jpg

Does this make espresso or will I have to bring an espresso machine?

http://www.sz-wholesale.com/uploadFiles/Coffee%20machine_915.jpg

Steve Turley asked:




Lavazza espresso machines are reinventing how we prepare and drink caffeinated beverages both at work and at home. Traditionally, coffee was always made in large quantities in a conventional drip coffee maker. Today, the needs and wants of coffee drinkers make this method of preparation quite antiquated. At home, java connoisseurs are interested in making espresso in addition to coffee. At work, the act of drinking coffee brewed hours ago that was left to sit on a pot warmer is unthinkable to some; plus, there are so many different coffee roasts and flavors these days, it is hard to cater to everyone. Fortunately, Lavazza BLUE (BLUE stands for Best Lavazza Ultimate Espresso) machines can alleviate these problems. By using Lavazza espresso pods to create individual portions of coffee and espresso, drinking coffee from the coffee machine at work can become tolerable again, saving you a trip to your normal coffee shop.

Lavazza espresso pods are tiny capsules that hold single-serving amounts of grounds. Since they are sealed individually, they remain fresher much longer than grounds sold in large bags. When they are deposited into a Lavazza BLUE machine, the user then needs to place a cup under the dispenser and turn a handle and their coffee will start brewing. When the beverage has finished brewing, the capsule will fall into a chamber; this feature makes cleanup a hassle-free task. Lavazza pods are available in several different flavors and roasts; a variety of tea capsules are available as well.

Lavazza BLUE machines can function in a variety of different sized offices. For large offices or waiting rooms, there are vending machine sized machines; models include the Astro, Zenith, Colibri, and Kikko. These automatic and semi-automatic machines are equipped to service a large number of people with vastly different coffee preferences. If your office is smaller, consider a Lavazza BLUE LB 2000. This is a model that is small enough to sit on a table or counter. This model comes with a used capsule container as well as a water tank so that the water does not need to be filled before every drink is prepared. The LB 2000 also boasts a digital display for efficient beverage making. The LB 2200 comes with a steam pipe but is otherwise the same as the LB 2000.

There are two Lavazza BLUE espresso machines perfect for home use: the LB 1000 and LB 800. These machines are small (the LB 800 is more compact than the LB 1000) and have the same single-serve operation as the LB 2000 and LB 2200. These machines are great for households that do not drink large amounts of coffee at one time, or for households whose members have different drink preferences. A variety of Lavazza espresso pods can be on hand to suit a variety of tastes.

An obvious drawback to Lavazza BLUE machines is that they can only produce one size of beverage, so if you prefer to fill a larger coffee mug or like to have a pot of coffee handy throughout the day, the Lavazza BLUE models will not be able to satisfy these desires.

graciej74 asked:


I love to drink lattes but **** to pay $4 for one at Starbucks every day. I have made strong coffee with steamed milk and it’s not too bad. Can I just buy espresso and make it in my coffee maker?
My husband makes coffee every day and I do not have room for another appliance on the counter….

Blue Rox asked:


I really love irish creme cappuccino but they are hard to find. I am far from an expert on coffee and I wanted to know if I could just take regular coffee or espresso and add Irish creme coffee creme.

Steve Turley asked:




Miscela d’Oro coffee beans have been produced since 1946, when the company’s founders were focusing their energy on making artisan coffee blends. Today, the company has evolved from a small business in Messina, Italy, to a large coffee company that has expanded to selling its products worldwide.

Most of the roasts of Miscela d’Oro coffee beans are made with blends of Arabica and Robusta coffee beans. Arabica and Robusta are the two types of coffee beans, and Arabica beans are considered to be of much higher quality that Robusta. Fans of 100% Arabica coffee may not be interested in the Arabica/Robusta coffee roasts that Miscela d’Oro offers, but they also have a line of 100% Arabica coffee roasts as well. Most of the coffee beans for sale by Miscela d’Oro that are Arabica/Robusta blends are medium roasts, such as Gran Crema, Grand’Aroma, and Gusto Classico. These blends are sold whole bean; Gusto Classico is also sold pre-ground. Espresso Decaffeinato is a darker roast that is also sold exclusively whole ground.

Gusto Ricco is a medium roast by Miscela d’Oro that is only sold pre-ground, as is Gusto Espresso, which is ground specifically for using in espresso machines. People who have ESE-compatible espresso makers will likely take interest in Miscela d’Oro’s line of espresso pods. One unique product feature of Miscela d’Oro espresso pods is that they are sold in two sizes. The single size contains the standard 7 grams of espresso grounds, but there is also a double size that contains 13 grams of espresso. This makes it much easier to brew a larger amount of espresso at one time. Miscela d’Oro espresso pods are available in two medium roasts: Espresso and Espresso Decaf.

As previously mentioned, there are some Miscela d’Oro coffees that are made of 100% Arabica coffee beans. Filtoro is a medium coffee roast, as is Filtrodec.

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