Coffee, tea and brewing
What is a cortado? The small Spanish espresso drink
A cortado is espresso cut with an equal amount of warm milk. See its ratio and cup size, how it differs from a flat white and macchiato, and how to make one.
Coffee, tea and brewing
Plain guides to espresso drinks, lattes, matcha, chai and London Fog, plus the beans, grinders and brewers for making them well at home.
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Cappuccino vs latte: foam, milk and taste compared
Cappuccino vs latte comes down to foam and milk: a cappuccino is foamy and strong, a latte is milky and mild. See sizes, ratios and how to order each.
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What is a flat white? Espresso and velvety milk explained
A flat white is espresso with steamed milk and thin microfoam. See the ratio, how it differs from a latte and cappuccino, and how to steam milk for it at home.
Coffee, tea and brewing
London Fog: the Earl Grey vanilla latte explained
A London Fog is Earl Grey tea with steamed milk and vanilla. Learn its Vancouver story, how to make one at home, milk choices and how it differs from a chai latte.