Phin Coffee: Brewing With Some Backstory by Darren Oliver The first time you try Vietnam’s phin coffee, you won’t be ready for the flavor. You’ll quickly find out that the …
QUESTION: What is a Dunkin’ Donuts Turbo Shot? Someone was telling me that’s how they always order their coffee there, but I don’t know what that means. – Ellie Y
CLEARLY COFFEE REPLIES: Basically, a Dunkin’ Donuts Turbo Shot just means that they are adding an extra shot of espresso to the coffee drink, which makes it a bit bolder in taste and gives it a little bit more caffeine. If you’ve heard of a red eye at Starbucks, that is what they call a coffee with an extra shot of espresso added to it. (Keep reading past the screenshot below!)
You can see that the back of the machine is branded Schaerer at this Dunkin’ shop where I went to look up the answer to your question.
QUESTION: What kind of espresso machine does Dunkin’ Donuts use? I ordered an Americano there recently and it was good. – Randy U
CLEARLY COFFEE REPLIES: Dunkin’ Donuts has invested in high-quality commercial espresso machines that you get a great cup of coffee every time you visit, even if the employee isn’t necessarily a pro barista. They use a Swiss-made commercial espresso machine called the Schaerer Ambiente that is a superautomatic that does most of the work for you.
Some coffee beans even list the flavor notes on the bag, which can help you try to identify them when you drink it and give you a vocabulary of words to describe the coffee.
QUESTION: What words best describe coffee? Especially as it relates to coffee tasting? I can tell the difference between a lot of coffees, but I don’t really have the vocabulary to describe what I’m tasting. It’s kind of frustrating when you’re trying to describe a coffee to someone else. – Alex T
CLEARLY COFFEE REPLIES: Great question. When it comes to describing coffee, a rich and diverse vocabulary is at your disposal. Coffee tasting, also known as cupping when professionals do it to test coffee batches, encompasses a variety of terms that can help you articulate the nuances of each brew. Here’s a mini-glossary of words to get you started on your coffee-tasting journey.
This Americano had some chocolate notes, and was very delicious.
QUESTION: What notes should I look for in coffee? I usually drink medium roast. I’m just getting into learning more about coffee and am a relative beginner. – Blake R
CLEARLY COFFEE REPLIES: Medium roast coffee lovers unite! That’s also my favorite. Medium roast is a fantastic choice as it allows for a balance of flavor, acidity, and body.
When it comes to coffee notes, it’s all about personal preference. Here’s a quick guide to help you find your perfect medium roast coffee:
QUESTION: Is Chemex coffee drip coffee? Or is it a brand of coffee or what? What does it even mean when people talk about Chemex coffee? – Wendell V
ANSWER: Although both Chemex coffee and drip coffee seem to have the same type of movement through the systems in which they are brewed, drip coffee and Chemex coffee are not quite the same. Drip coffee is a term to describe coffee made in automatic coffee makers, and the Chemex is a pour over brewer, which is a different type of system. Coffee made in pour over brewers is a little different than drip coffee made in automatic coffee machines. Keep reading to learn about the differences between these two types of coffee.
QUESTION: What is a coffee flight? I saw it mentioned on the sign outside a cute coffee shop I walked past, but I don’t know what it means. — Eva T.
ANSWER: Coffee flights are meant to take you beyond your morning coffee. Flights are often special events designed for the coffee lover to try a variety of new coffees so they can find their favorites. A coffee flight consists of miniature servings of at least three different great coffee drinks perhaps from different coffee roasters. Depending on the coffee house, some flights have preset options, while others allow you to select your own.
QUESTION: What’s the best coffee to order? My girlfriend like going to coffee shops, but I’ve never really been into coffee that much. What should I try? – Arnold K
ANSWER: When you’re just starting to appreciate stopping at the coffee shop for a tasty caffeine fix, the sheer number of options can be overwhelming—so we’ve created this guide to introduce you to some of the best coffee drinks to order. Take a few moments to review the descriptions we’ve listed here of the drinks we recommend. We’ve worked hard to include selections that everyone can enjoy.
Coffee with Milk Doubles Anti-Inflammatory Properties, University of Copenhagen Study Shows
Cappuccino coffee with milk art
by Lars H
A new study from the University of Copenhagen reveals that a simple cup of coffee with milk may have an anti-inflammatory effect in humans. Researchers found that the combination of proteins and antioxidants in coffee and milk doubles the anti-inflammatory properties in immune cells. The promising results could lead to further studies on the potential health effects on humans.
Inflammation is a common response when our immune systems react to bacteria, viruses, and other foreign substances. Antioxidants called polyphenols, found in plants, fruits, vegetables, and humans, help reduce oxidative stress in the body, which leads to inflammation. However, much remains unknown about how polyphenols react with other molecules, such as proteins in the foods we consume.
The study, conducted by researchers from the Department of Food Science and the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences at the University of Copenhagen, investigated the behavior of polyphenols when combined with amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. They discovered that the inhibitory effect on inflammation in immune cells is enhanced when polyphenols react with an amino acid.
Drinking two to three cups of coffee a day may help maintain lower blood pressure, according to a new study by researchers from the University of Bologna and the University Hospital of Bologna – Sant’Orsola Polyclinic. The study, published in the journal Nutrients, analyzed the association between coffee consumption and peripheral and central blood pressure in a sample of the Italian population.
