Coffee Soda

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Coffee soda is a drink of espresso or cold brew topped off with club soda. It's a way to mimic carbonated coffee, without actually carbonating the beverage. The flavor is like nitro coffee, though nitro is cold brew coffee infused with nitrogen bubbles. When was coffee soda invented?  Well, it was born in Calabria Italy.  But what appears to be “a consciously retro hipster beverage,” was actually created in 1895—long before its location, ingredients, or design were fashionable. Native New Yorkers might remember the soda, which is essentially a chilled, bottled Americano with bubbles. Ingredients  8 ounces sparkling water or...

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From Italia With Love - Espresso - Italia

Maximilian Lucena
Espresso - that smoky, super-strong coffee made in Italy to jolt your morning into gear. It's brewed fast and furious as soon as you order it, so no waiting around 'til the pot has finished brewing! You get a sweet shot served up hot & heavy right away; usually topped off with a frothy layer of milk or cream if desired. So why not start your day Italian style? Order an espresso today – trust us when we say...you'll be glad ya did!
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Iced Coffee

Maximilian Lucena

Do people prefer Iced❄ or hot 🔥 coffee?  More and more coffee drinkers are switching to iced brews. In fact, 20 percent of US coffee drinkers prefer ice coffee or hot. They believe the coldness enhances the drinking experience and releases the more nuanced nutty caramel flavors.  Especially, when you indulge and play around with the variety of coffee blends that we roast.  The price of a cup of ice coffee is a bit pricier than the hot brew, but it is an affordable luxury they are willing to splurge on. The rise of popularity of this cool favorite has...

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Caffè Macchiato

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Who knew a spot of milk could make such an impact? Meet caffè macchiato - the little espresso with big style. It's literally "stained coffee" and comes either marked or spotted, but no matter which way it arrives at your table, you can be sure that this Italian classic delivers a bold experience!
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Irish Coffee

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What is the difference between coffee and Irish coffee? Irish coffee has four main ingredients: coffee, Irish whiskey, sugar and cream. But there are many variations of this classic coffee drink, which we will explore.  Is Irish coffee Irish? It turns out that Irish coffee was, in fact, created in Ireland.  The history of Irish coffee—along with the story of how this spiked drink spread around the world—is plenty more interesting than just some Irishman pouring whiskey in his coffee cup and calling it a cocktail. Now for the non-alcohol drinking readers I have just the twist for you laddie...

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Cafe con Leche

Maximilian Lucena
Crafting the perfect cup of café con leche is a delicate art! You start with an espresso as your canvas, then delicately heat milk to just under boiling point - not too hot, not too cold. All that's left to do it combine and enjoy this delicious masterpiece!
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