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  • Café au Lait vs Latte: What’s The Difference?

    When it comes to coffee, there are many different options to choose from. You can get regular coffee, espresso, cappuccino, latte, and more. But what’s the difference between café au lait and latte? And which one should you order? Let’s get started. What is a Café au Lait? It is always important to understand the…

  • Arabica vs Robusta: What’s The Difference?

    Arabica beans are more popular and have a stronger taste, but Robusta beans are cheaper and easier to grow. Robusta coffee is known as the “workhorse” of the coffee world due to its affordability. In comparison, Arabica is seen as a luxury item because it’s much harder to produce. Arabica vs Robusta, what gives? Why…

  • Espresso vs Cappuccino: What’s The Difference?

    Both espresso and cappuccino are iconic drinks in the coffee world. Most people know what an espresso and a cappuccino are, but what about when it comes to the difference between these two beloved drinks? Even for coffee enthusiasts, it can be hard to know what sets apart espresso-based drinks like espresso and cappuccino. In…

  • Ristretto vs Espresso: What’s The Difference?

    There are many different forms of espresso coffee, like macchiato, affogato, doppio amongst others. Some of these are traditional Italian coffee types; others have been created by coffee chains like Starbucks. All these variations come from the basic espresso shot – fresh, fine ground coffee beans through which water is forced under pressure, extracting the…