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, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
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, 2020
- 3 min
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, 2020
- 3 min
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, 2020
- 3 min
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, 2020
- 3 min
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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