When you go to a coffee shop or cafe, there’s a big chance that you’ll see an iced latte on the menu. This espresso drink is loved by so many and once you’ve tried one, you’ll not question its popularity. The combination of bitter coffee balanced by delicate sweetness and creamy, frothed milk is an absolute delight. An iced latte is a cold coffee based drink made by mixing espresso and milk (sweetener is optional) and served over ice in a tall glass. The iced latte is basically the cold version of a regular latte. An iced latte leaves you feeling refreshed and gives you a welcome boost of energy,…

When I visit my local coffee shop, I always battle with the decision of which iced caffeinated drink I should order. After all, we all love having iced drinks, especially in the summer heat. So what’s the difference between an iced latte and iced coffee? Both are forms of coffee and both are great drinks, but there are some key differences between them. Both iced lattes and iced coffees are cold coffee drinks and both are served over ice but they are very different. An iced latte is made using just espresso and milk. However, in Australia, iced coffee is made using brewed coffee, topped with milk, ice cream and…

It’s a hot summer day and you’re looking for a cold, delicious, and refreshing drink – iced coffee and cold brew coffee are great options. While some may consider cold brew coffee or iced coffee to be a summertime drink, I’m a firm believer that we can all drink these cool, caffeinated beverages at any time or season of the year. Cold brew and iced coffee differ in how they are brewed and how they are served. Iced coffee is brewed with hot water then served over ice to cool it down. In Australia, iced coffee is also usually served with milk, cream and ice cream. Cold brew coffee is…

Melbourne – the coffee capital of Australia – has a secret that not even the rest of Australia knows. That secret, is Melbourne magic coffee. Are you keen to discover the answers to questions like “what is magic coffee?” and “how to make a magic coffee?”. Well, you’re in luck because we’ve decided to spill the tea on magic coffee. Sit back and relax while we answer every question you’ve ever had about magic coffee including what is a magic coffee, what goes into one, and how to make this delicious coffee drink at home. Once you’ve read this short guide, you’ll be able to treat yourself to a magic…

When I first came to Australia, I had never heard of a piccolo coffee before. Soon I was a huge fan though and I wanted to know how to make a piccolo at home. If you’ve been asking yourself what is a piccolo coffee? Or if you’ve had a piccolo coffee, you’re wondering where can I learn how to make a piccolo coffee? Well, friend, you’re in luck.  Sit back, relax, and heck, maybe even grab your last cup of normal coffee, because you’re going to want to make piccolos from here on out. I’ll cover all the need-to-knows and even how to make piccolo coffee. What is a Piccolo…

Anyone who has been inside a coffee shop has probably heard of a cappuccino before, but what about a flat white? Have you ever heard of or had one of those? Do you know what the difference between a flat white and a cappuccino is? Flat whites and cappuccinos are both made with espresso shots but the difference is in the milk quantity and preparation. In a flat white, the espresso is topped with microfoam. In a cappuccino, the standard is 1/3 espresso, 1/3 steamed milk and 1/3 foam.  As a result, the cappuccino is slightly stronger as the espresso is less diluted. The short answer is that the type…

Chances are that if you are a coffee lover you have heard the term latte before, but what about a flat white? Have you ever had or heard of one of those? What is the difference between a flat white and latte coffee drinks? The simple answer is that a flat white is a coffee drink that has a higher ratio of coffee to milk than a latte does and is also smaller than a latte. Flat whites and lattes are both espresso and milk based coffee drinks but they differ in milk quantity and preparation. In a flat white, the espresso shot is topped with microfoam. A latte is…

There has been a lot of talk about cold brew coffee lately, but exactly what is cold brew coffee? Can you make amazing cold brew coffee at home? Keep reading and find out everything that you need to know about cold brew coffee and how to make a perfect cold brew right at home.  What is cold brew coffee?  Many people think that cold brew coffee is simply coffee that is served over ice or chilled, but this is not the case. Cold brew coffee is coffee that has been brewed with cold or room temperature water over a period of hours or days instead of brewing it with hot…

Have you heard the term pour over coffee only to scratch your head and wonder what that is? Not to worry, this post will teach you everything that you ever wanted or needed to know about pour over coffee. Pour-over coffee simply refers to coffee that is brewed by pouring hot water over coffee grounds in a filter and then allowing the hot water to drip down on to the grounds into a carafe leaving you with a delicious cup of coffee.  This method is also sometimes referred to as hand brewing or manual brewing, and while many act as though it is a new discovery, this method of brewing…

How do you drink your coffee? Our friends and our favourite barista know without asking. A feeling of comfort and intimacy on a coffee deprived morning. But our set coffee habits should not keep us from exploring new options, like a delicious mocha. So what is a mocha? Can I make a mocha at home? Or is it so complicated that only a trained barista can make it? A mocha coffee is a combination of coffee, chocolate and milk. Contrary to what you might expect, it tastes stronger than an espresso or a latté. It has a unique flavour that will excite your taste buds and an aroma that will…