If you’ve been a part of bar culture for any time at all, then you likely already know that sometimes various alcohols and liquors are referred to as ‘spirits.’ In the name of saving space in our navigation bar, we even lump them all together with this catch-all term. But can alcohol and liquor really … Read more
We all know how to shotgun a beer, right? It’s basically a rite of passage. You just turn that beer can sideways and pop a hole in it with your keys, right? Then, you imbibe that beer like a beast – but did you know that there are better ways to do it? You can … Read more
Are you a fan of White Claw, but prefer to save a little cash and get the Kirkland brand of hard seltzer from your local Costco? Me too! Since so many well known brands are behind the Kirkland products, I wanted to know just who is making Costco’s Kirkland Hard Seltzer. Patco Brands makes Kirkland … Read more
If you’re like me, then you enjoy your cocktails with a bit of an island vibe. While rum is often the go-to spirit for drinks with a tropical vibe, you can use vodka when you’re pouring the right flavor. That’s where coconut vodka really shines when you’re making tropical themed drinks. Not all brands make … Read more
Whether you’re curious about the temperature of your Nespresso coffee, or just want to use your machine to make hot water for tea or something else, it’s good to know just how hot that water is that it produces. You might be surprised by the temperature of Nespresso water. The brewing temperature inside a Nespresso machine … Read more
As any coffee drinker knows, there’s nothing quite as disappointing as getting a fresh cup of coffee and taking that first sip only to discover that it is not hot enough. This can even happen at home when you make coffee or espresso with your Nespresso machine. The truth is that Nespresso machines make coffee … Read more
If you’re health conscious and worry about things like product packaging, then you may want to know if Nespresso pods pose any health risk or if they’re safe. Yes, Nespresso pods seem to be safe, but below we’ll cover any potential health risks you may want to consider. After all, Nespresso pods are made of … Read more
If you’re a calorie counter, then you may be curious just how many calories you get from your daily Nespresso habit. How many calories does a Nespresso capsule contain? Nespresso pods have between 0.6 calories and 1 calorie per Nespresso capsule, and flavored Nespresso pods have an average of 5 calories per capsule. Of course, … Read more
Whether you’re looking to control your daily caffeine consumption, or just curious about the amount of caffeine you drink with your daily Nespresso habit, we can help you out. On average, each standard Nespresso pod has 60-75mg of caffeine, while the Nespresso Lungo pods have 80-140mg of caffeine. Below we’ll give you a bit more … Read more
Lattes are a very popular drink with coffee drinkers all around the world. Lattes have been around for a very long time, but they first started to become served as a standard coffee beverage sometime around the 1950s. It wasn’t until the 1980s that the drink became very popular, particularly in the Seattle area, and … Read more