Welcome to Your Coffee Journey! Do you dream of creating the perfect morning coffee routine where you enjoy great coffee everyday— but do you feel unsure where to begin? Starting out can feel overwhelming, but the good news is, I am here to tell you that you don’t need expensive…
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Beginner-Friendly Coffee Makers: Easy and Frothy Lattes Every Morning
Imagine creating creamy, café-style lattes in your own kitchen—no barista needed! I understand with so many coffee makers out there, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But don’t worry—I’ve done the work for you. Here are the best beginner-friendly coffee makers that at a push of a button give you instant…
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Black Coffee for Weight Loss: Timing and Mistakes to Skip
Did you know that the timing of your daily coffee habit could make or break your weight loss efforts? Black coffee can boost metabolism, curb appetite, and improve fat burning, however, did you know that drinking coffee at the wrong time—or in the wrong way—can disrupt your progress? Now, I…
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Coffee Machines for Beginners: The Best Settings for Easy Brewing at Home
Introduction Think you need barista skills or expensive equipment to enjoy great coffee? Guess again. For many beginners, the world of coffee machines can feel overwhelming—fear of buying the wrong machine, confusion about features, and the belief that great coffee requires complicated or pricey tools often hold people back. Here’s…
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5 Easy-to-Use Coffee Makers That Simplify Brewing for First-Time Users
Starting your coffee journey? For first-time coffee people, the world of brewing can feel overwhelming—filters, grinders, water ratios, brewing times—it can feel like a lot to manage. But here’s the good news: you don’t need an advanced setup or barista-level skills to make great coffee at home. You just need the right…
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What Kind of Coffee Is Best for Beginners? Simple Options to Try First
Welcome to the World of Coffee Choosing your first coffee can feel like stepping into a whole new world—but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Many of us stay coffee beginners for years, unsure of where to start or how to branch out. Just the other day, one of my…
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Dark Roast Doesn’t Mean Stronger Coffee—and Expensive Coffee Isn’t Always Better!
As a barista, I am often asked, “What’s your strongest coffee you got?” or “Which coffee is the best?”. Recently I even had a customer come in and ask me “Which drip coffee is your best quality?” (I kid you not, this was a first, but I had my coffee…
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What is Coffee Cupping?
The first time I learned about Coffee Cupping, I wasn’t at Starbucks. I was just a regular customer at Blue Bottle on Abbot Kinney, and I noticed in the sitting area they were coffee tasting. It was really busy in line, and with nothing else better to do, I definitely…
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Can’t Decide? The Best Starbucks Pumpkin Drinks for Fall 2024
Introduction Holiday drinks are here– but with a twist! With Christmas drinks coming out on November 7th, it is not too late to give pumpkin a try before Thanksgiving. I have some new and exciting ways you can still enjoy your favorite Starbucks pumpkin drinks– but with a twist. Forget…
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How to Get Starbucks Delivered via DoorDash and UberEats + Promo Codes for Extra Savings!
Introduction I always wonder if it is worth getting Delivery for Starbucks? As a barista, it feels strange to hand-off an entire order of drinks and food items without even seeing the real customer; however, delivery is absolutely worth it for some! Imagine saving both time and money, and today…