No Mas 'Americano'?!

Coffee Around the World, in case you are tired of the 'Americano'

Buzzfeed always provides the best hacks and videos for almost anything. I cannot tell you how happy I get and how many times I wanted to run to the bathroom from laughing so much over the most hilarious videos.....ever! 

So as I woke up this morning, and surprisingly I'm up before 10am, I go to my little kitchen and prepare the Italian Espresso. I look out the window and see all the people driving out of their driveways and off they go to be stuck in traffic and rush against time.

I'm lucky I can work from home at times which lets me concentrate on my projects and ideas and drink as much free coffee as I want, and with great quality. 

I open Facebook, Twitter, Emails, and switch the TV on for any updating news. It seems I have an easy life right? I wish... 

No, I just happen to open those websites to procrastinate on some work emails I need to respond and apartment searching on Craigslist. 

So then I run through Facebook and I see this!

I posted an international guide for those of you who are traveling, lucky, but this video shows you how to prepare just a few of the greatest coffee's around the world!!! 

I'm already eyeing the Irish Coffee! 

Just when you thought it was over!

I know most of you are wondering if there is a solution to the bitterness and even the times coffee is made. Well thanks to Buzzfeed.com , here are some hacks you can do at home to over come the stress of coffee.

I especially like the idea of grinding the beans with cinnamon sticks and orange peels.
I love these videos because they really do give a great insight on simple troubles with easy solutions, more or less it creates interesting new ways to enjoy your Kupp of Joe in the morning.
Enjoy! :)

Fix the Sip! 5 Reasons why your Coffee Taste Bad!

5 Reasons why your Coffee Taste Bad! 

Yes, ladies and gentlemen you all know what I am speaking of, the mystery from comparisons to the latte at Pete's Coffee & Tea or Starbucks to the mug at home. I have pondered on the thought of resisting the urge to walk to Starbucks to simply spend $3.45 on a cafe I can make for Free at home. The issue is all over us people and we need to create a revolution....ok not a revolution but a solution. :) 

So I decided to research some things that can possibly be a solution to the sad sad feeling of having sour coffee in the morning to pretty much make your day... well sour. I make coffee every morning with the Italian Espresso Maker, plus I also have the French Press from Starbucks and of course the 12-cup Coffee Maker for guests...if I ever get that in my studio. Obsession to get that perfect taste is a challenge I am ready to take on! But as I have the "Oh-so Happy" feeling in me every morning, not really, I make that coffee with the Italian Espresso. I add Soy and Agave to the cup and stir with a thrill it will send chills down my spine.......nope, not there.

So I Googled, what other option is there. 

According to TheKitchn.com, there are 5 common reasons people will nag and complain about their Kup of Joy. 

1. Coffee Beans are Stale.... Excuse me?
1. Buy Fresh Beans, invest in a Grinder which will give that fresh grind-ness taste.
2.  Store the beans in the Pantry
2. Experiment with Different Roasts
1. People have their preferences about that one Brand of Coffee, but there is nothing wrong on cheating with your Brand with another. ;)
2. Go from Dark, Medium, Light and see what is your sense in the roast level.
3. Clean your Materials
1. A simple and easy thing I think most people will understand, having clean equipment is important to make sure the taste is pure and smooth.
2. Clean after every use to avoid leaving residue and that metal taste behind.
4. For the 12-cup Coffee Makers
1. Do not leave the pot on the warm plate too long, it will burn and the taste will be long gone.
5. Water Quality
1. Most important, believe it or not the purity of the water is what creates that taste in the beginning.
2. Evident because it is a water based drink, so used bottle water or purified water to create that quality taste. 

Well, that is what I see as the solution to the problematic irritation of sour and regretful coffee in the morning. So go on my Dear Friends and experiment with various roasts and preparations as I know you all faced this issue and would like that quality taste similar to the coffee shops you spend money on.