Frothy, foamy steamed milk is the key component of most espresso beverages. Every coffee drinker is familiar with the hissing sound of every coffee shop. The espresso machine's steam wand provides this foamy texture to the milk. Steamed frothy milk gives the drink a creamy texture and adds sweetness and lightness to the bitter espresso. Every coffee addict wants a cafe-like latte, macchiato, and cappuccino at home, but not ... See Detail
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What is English Breakfast Tea?
Strong, malty and infinitely tasty, Breakfast Tea is a British favourite. It’s up there with cucumber sandwiches and saying ‘sorry’. Maybe even tops them. But wait, what actually is English Breakfast tea? What is English Breakfast Tea?English Breakfast tea is a boldly flavoured blend of black teas. It’s quite strongly caffeinated and ideal for the morning, although just as delicious any time of day.The blend of black teas in ... See Detail
Does Chai Latte Have Caffeine?
Lots of people have been asking, “Does chai latte have caffeine?” Some are looking for a coffee alternative to help them stay awake. While others have come to the realization that overdosing on caffeine is causing them issues with their health. So, today we’re going to explore the anatomy of chai latte. We’ll look at caffeine levels, but also investigate some of the other ingredients that can impact your body, sleep and ... See Detail
White Tea Caffeine Content is Higher Than You Think
Reading time: 5 minutes Does white tea have less caffeine than other types of tea? How does the caffeine content change as white tea ages? What about white peony vs. silver needle? As a tea sommelier, I get at least one caffeine-related question a day. And many give me a confused look when I explain that the caffeine content does not depend on the type of tea. So in this article, I explain different factors that influence the ... See Detail
Caffeine compared: from coke and coffee to aspirin and chocolate
There’s a drug whose appeal shows no sign of slowing. It’s a stimulant for the central nervous system and it was an ingredient in 136 million bags exported around the world in 2012.Those bags were coffee and the drug was caffeine - but there’s a lot more to it than just the one beverage. Tea, energy drinks, chocolates, chewing gum, sweets and even weight-loss tablets have all got a caffeine content. We compare them here.2 cups ... See Detail
