Run… Run the trail. Live the trail. Conquer the trail. Achieve the trail. That is what all athletes do. For millions of years, humans have wanted to conquer the most grilling and challenging trails on the face of the earth.
A coffee lover knows that the skill of choosing, brewing, and then finally producing a great cup of coffee is an art. It needs a thorough knowledge of different types of coffee. Here’s our list of best-known types of coffee and variants that are absolutely adored by coffee lovers.
It definitely tops the list for the most popular type of coffee. It also serves as the base to many other different coffee specialties.
The basic to perfect espresso starts from choosing the right roast of coffee beans, moving onto the just the right temperature of water, and then maintaining the right pressure. In the machine, steam works to build pressure on coffee beans and it pours into the carafe below while the air is filled with the aroma of coffee.
Espresso diluted with water is an Americano. It is a popular breakfast drink to give that caffeine kick. Start by measuring beans for double shot, tamp it, put up the portafilter in the machine, and make a double shot of espresso. Then dilute this with two parts of water and there you have it, Caffè Americano.
Cortado is balancing equal amounts of espresso and steamed milk. This reduces the acidity of the coffee.
This is for the ones who savor milk in their coffee and is the most ordered coffee in cafes. To make it, add one shot of espresso with equal parts of hot milk and foamed milk. If you prefer add sprinkles of chocolate or cinnamon over it to please your taste buds.
Latte is usually preferred by those who prefer more milk and sweetness but less bitterness and acidity in their coffee. It is a beginner introductory coffee drink. A single shot of espresso mixed with three parts of steamed milk to make a hot cup of cafe latte.
Mocha is a hybrid drink of chocolate and coffee made with steamed milk. Chocolate cuts the acidity of the coffee and whipped cream on top gives it a foamy rich texture. Sounds deliciously dreamy, doesn’t it?
It finds its origin in Australia and New Zealand, and is similar to Cappuccino. The difference is it is more creamy and not frothy. To make add with one shot of espresso, milk from the bottom of the jug rather than the top.
A very popular summer drink, the recipe varies with the location. Add Espresso with milk or water and let it pour over ice cubes. Top it with flavoring syrups like vanilla as per taste.
To make it add one shot espresso and steamed half-and-half. Top it with some frothed and creamy milk foam for that rich flavor.
The simple recipe for this is made by using only two ingredients, espresso, and whipped cream.
Whipped cream serves as a replacement for both milk and sweetener.
Not playing with your food is so overrated! Especially, when you can make your food as interlocking building blocks that are super delicious. They aren’t Lego, but hey, these waffle interlocking blocks are the best thing since… well, waffles!
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If you haven’t played Pac-Man as a kid, did you even have a childhood? Inspired by the famous game, Ghosters are lovely coasters that bring form and function together. It is for all the adults who want to keep a part of their childhood right on their office desk or on their coffee table at home. You can choose from the 5-piece colorful acrylic set or a classy solid hardwood option.
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If 2020 has taught us one thing, it is keeping yourself protected. TPUX are launching their PerX performance jacket into production. These performance jackets will protect you in the heat of summer and drench of downpour.
The PerX A, designed to make hot weather tolerable with its breathability factor 20,000 g/m2/24hrs and a UPF 50+ for sun protection. The pro version, that is PerX B comes with a Permanent Coating technology fabric to prevent the growth of bacteria and other microbes. The design incorporates face protection for extra safety.
Yeah, you heard it right. There is a pool available for your drinks. Add a bit of luxe to your poolside with these inflatable mini pool coolers by Minnidip.
And to top it all, you can match and buy your mini pools with the Minnidip’s Inflatable pool. Choices are available for prints like The Blushing Palm leaves or That’s luxe Banana (leave)s. These 5.5 feet and 21 inches mini coolers can hold up to 30 quarts. Aren’t they just perfect!
You would agree that a book needs a bookmark. Period. You don’t necessarily need to purchase a fancy bookmark. Just DIY one, by downloading these cute little animal templates to get yourself some adorable origami bookmarks.
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Get ready to see this beast from Dodge on the tracks later this year. The 2020 Challenger SRT Super Stock comes with 807 horsepower drawn from the legendary 6.2L HEMI V8 engine. Promising to deliver 707 lb-ft torque, it is already a hit in the world of quickest muscle machines.
It ventures into vaulting a quarter-mile on track in a mere 10.5 seconds and zooms from 0-60 in just 3.25 seconds. It’s a wondrous vision ready to hit the circuits.
