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Coffee Basics

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    6. How to Fine Tune Espresso Making
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    If you are expertly pulling espresso shots, then you know minor changes can affect quality. Learn what factors play into coffee extraction problems.

    If you are expertly pulling espresso shots, then you know minor changes can affect quality. Learn what factors play into coffee extraction problems.

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    7. The Chemistry of Milk in Coffee
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    If you have ever wondered why a café cappuccino has that perfect layer of foam, then check out this lesson, and learn about the chemistry of milk.

    If you have ever wondered why a café cappuccino has that perfect layer of foam, then check out this lesson, and learn about the chemistry of milk.

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    8. How to Steam Milk for Coffee
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    If you are ready to build a great coffee drink, start with this lesson and learn how to properly steam milk! Review the equipment and techniques.

    If you are ready to build a great coffee drink, start with this lesson and learn how to properly steam milk! Review the equipment and techniques.

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    9. How to Make Latte Art
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    If you know how to pull espresso, and steam milk, learn how to put them together in this lesson! Review how to build a coffee drink, and top it with latte art!

    If you know how to pull espresso, and steam milk, learn how to put them together in this lesson! Review how to build a coffee drink, and top it with latte art!

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    10. How to Use a Moka Pot for Brewing Coffee
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    In search of the perfect cup of coffee? The moka pot is an easy stove-top method for brewing coffee nearly as rich as espresso, with a delicious, foamy crema.

    In search of the perfect cup of coffee? The moka pot is an easy stove-top method for brewing coffee nearly as rich as espresso, with a delicious, foamy crema.

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Linda B
Your arm is in the way when you're making foam with the skim milk!
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Pamela H
Interesting. I learned something and will now be sure to order whole milk when I have a latte. Thanks
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Angie L
Thank you for the interesting lesson!
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