obrienhr2002 asked:


Does the espresso become bitter from being stored in the fridge?

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….

borbiniiilovee asked:


i dont want something like stop drinking lattes or dont rent movies
i want REAL ways to save money.
we dont rent movies
we have a coffe machine
i read some tips, GET REAL PPL!!!
we dont even have some tv to watch
i want things that AVERAGE JOES do that costs extra
we always turn off the lights and unplug and machine that has an energy ******* light. but were still ghetto and we need some money so how can we save, if we still barely spend?

scf22 asked:


I recently purchased an espresso machine, and I can customize the length of the pour. I wanted to align my shot size to theirs, as I am a huge fan of their lattes. Thank you in advance. Happy Holidays.

David Beart asked:




The sight of a bustling Starbucks in the morning, drive-through lines ten cars deep, people inside tapping their toes impatiently as the espresso machines whir, is enough to overwhelm even the most advanced coffee drinker. When it’s finally your turn at the counter, you freeze; there are just too many options, and the lady behind you is getting pushy! Ordering coffee at Starbucks can be challenging, however, knowing the lingo and understanding your basic options will make you more comfortable when that barista finally takes your order.

First, we must break down the Starbucks menu into groups to help categorize available drinks. To first separate the beverages, we should look at what coffee drinkers really care about…is there caffeine in it, or not? While most of us know that any coffee drink can be ordered with decaf coffee or espresso, some people fail to realize that Starbucks offers drinks that actually have no coffee or coffee products in them. While this is good for children or people who do not like coffee, a Starbucks novice who really wants a coffee drink may order a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino not realizing that it’s just vanilla beans and cream mixed with ice! Coffee products are: brewed coffees, iced and hot espresso drinks such as cappuccinos, mochas, lattes, and macchiatos, and frappuccino light or regular blended coffees. Tea products will also have caffeine, including chai tea which is commonly made into a chai tea latte. Products offering no coffee are: flavored hot chocolate drinks, any cr

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joe b asked:


I need a good espresso machine that isn’t extremely expensive. Also the frother needs to be perfect. I love making drinks other than lattes and cappuccinos so it has to be able to get my drink up to 195 degrees without a lot of fuss. Thanks. Also I would like to get it with a warranty.

karen c asked:


I bought a Black and Decker Home Cafe machine that uses coffee pods. On the box it says you can make skinny lattes and cappuccino with it. I can’t seem to find any coffee pods that make these. Does anyone know if there are any available?

Bob asked:


I plan to buy an espresso machine to make lattes/cappucinos.. (I don’t plan to make single shots of espresso for direct consumption)… Is using a steam-driven espresso machine ok for this purpose, since lattes are mostly milk anyway.

K. Braun asked:




If you’re like most of us, you have developed a slight addiction to those delicious little drinks that we know as “gourmet coffees”. No one has contributed more to our addiction to great coffee than the folks at Starbucks.

It’s difficult to go anywhere and not see a Starbucks coffee shop, but despite their convenient locations, we don’t always have the time to stand in line and wait for a cup of coffee or a shot of espresso. Today you don’t have to own a Starbucks franchise to have one of the best espresso machines around. The Sirena Starbucks espresso machine isn’t cheap – but for the convenience of having your very own high-quality espresso machine, $400 might be a small price to pay. Considering the cost of a cup of coffee at Starbucks, you will be able to save at least $2.5 per cup when you make it at home. So, if you drink just one espresso every day, the Sirena Starbucks espresso machine will pay for itself in less than half a year.

Other than the Starbucks brand name, what makes this particular Starbucks espresso machine such a good buy?

Convenience: Save time and money by brewing your own espresso right from home. Looks: The stunning looks alone may be a good enough reason for owning this machine. Professional Design: The Starbucks Sirena comes with many of the same features that you would find on an in-store espresso machine, including a Rapid Steam Boiler, a high-quality portafilter, and a back-pressure adapter that can adjust automatically to the grind of whatever coffee you use. Programmable Settings: This espresso machine is as smart as it is convenient. The Sirena will actually remember the amount of coffee in a shot and dispense that amount next time until you change that. Versatility: The Sirena can use coffee pods or coffee grinds, and the included steam wand allows you to froth milk for lattes or cappuccinos.

For the price though, the Starbucks Sirena espresso maker is not without issues.

Frothing milk: The steam wand on this machine works rather erratically and a lot of users have real troubles producing a good froth. Water in the portafilter: If the back-pressure adapter becomes clogged with a large coffee grind, the pressure will build and water will shoot out from the sides, and fill the portafilter with water. This often makes a mess, as the espresso that’s left behind tends to drip down after brewing is complete. Reliability: A number of owners have encountered problems with the reliability of the machine. The frothing system seems particularly prone to failure. In addition, if anything goes wrong and the machine needs to be sent for repair, it is the user who pays the shipping costs. The price: There are other espresso machines that will do close to the same job at a considerably cheaper price.