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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...
May 12, 20212 min read
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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...
Apr 22, 20212 min read
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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...
Mar 11, 20213 min read
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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....
Feb 13, 20213 min read
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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...
Dec 28, 20202 min read
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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....
Dec 2, 20202 min read
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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,...
Nov 3, 20202 min read
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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...
Oct 6, 20202 min read
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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...
Sep 26, 20203 min read
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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...
Sep 7, 20203 min read
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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...
Aug 31, 20203 min read
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TURKISH COFFEE
By Leo Sainati With its thick texture, dark color, and artful presentation, Turkish coffee is an instantly recognizable staple of...
Aug 30, 20203 min read
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