Coffee Comparisons

Coffee, Coffee Comparisons / October 2, 2026
What’s the Difference Between a Cold Brew and Iced Coffee?

We get this asked a lot: What’s the Difference Between a Cold Brew and Iced Coffee? The difference is the hot and cold water used in brewing. Iced coffee is regular hot-brewed coffee. Cold brew skips the hot water step completely; it’s never heated…

Coffee, Coffee Comparisons / September 26, 2026
What Is a Macchiatone? The Bigger, Bolder Cousin of a Macchiato

Ask for a macchiato in Florence, and you might get handed something bigger than expected. That’s the macchiatone. So what is a macchiatone? It’s a long macchiato in a cappuccino-sized cup with a lot more milk than the classic version. It has nowhere near…

Coffee, Coffee Comparisons / September 24, 2026
What Is a Macchiato Coffee? Types, Taste, and How It Compares to a Latte

It is a small espresso with a spoonful of milk on top. A lot of cafes use the same name for sweeter more milkier drinks too. In comparison to a latte, it’s usually smaller with less creaminess. Rome serves the tiny espresso. Starbucks serves…

Coffee, Coffee Comparisons / September 16, 2026
What Is a Cappuccino? Ratios, Variations, and How It Differs From Other Coffees

A cappuccino is espresso topped with steamed milk and a thick cap of foam. It’s built in three roughly even layers so no single part takes over the cup. We’ve pulled this drink more mornings than we can count, on a proper machine and…

Coffee, Coffee Comparisons / September 15, 2026
Frappe vs Frappuccino: What’s Actually Different (And Which One You Should Make)

You’ve probably mixed Frappe vs Frappuccino at some point without even noticing. Asked for a “frappe” somewhere and got a blank look back. Or called something a “Frappuccino” when it wasn’t even close. Makes sense, honestly. The names sound nearly identical, and both drinks…

Coffee, Coffee Comparisons / December 1, 2025
Chai Latte Caffeine Content Vs. Other Coffee Types

A good chai latte feels like a warm hug in a cup, and we’ve brewed enough of them behind the counter to know people always ask the same thing: “How does chai latte caffeine content compare to other coffees”? Is it healthier than coffee?…

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