Why Fresh Coffee Isn’t Everything
Many people think the most important thing about good coffee is freshness. Fresh coffee is important — but it’s not everything. In a city like Calgary, where the coffee calgary scene continues to grow and many calgary coffee roasters are doing excellent work, quality is about more than just the roast date. Bean quality, roasting […]
Caffeine Content by Beverage Type
Does Espresso Have More Caffeine Than Coffee? When people talk about caffeine, one question comes up again and again: “Does espresso have the most caffeine?” The answer is more nuanced than it seems. Caffeine content has far less to do with how strong a coffee tastes and much more to do with how coffee is […]
Arabica vs. Robusta: What’s the Real Difference?
Arabica vs Robusta: What’s the Difference? When browsing coffee bags, you’ll often see two familiar names: Arabica and Robusta. While they’re both coffee species, the differences between them go far beyond the label and they have a major impact on flavor, quality, and how the coffee is grown. Arabica (Coffea arabica) is the dominant species […]
What Is a Cortado? – A Small Coffee with a Big Personality
Cortado Coffee: Small, Strong, and Smooth — A Calgary Favorite You may have seen “Cortado” on a coffee menu and wondered,What is it? Is it like a latte? Smaller? Stronger? Let’s break it down!The Cortado is a simple, balanced espresso drink that coffee lovers really enjoy. It’s small, strong, and smooth — the perfect mix […]
Single Origin vs Blend: Discover Your Coffee Personality!
Single Origin vs Blend: Discover Your Coffee Personality! Did you know coffee has a personality? One of the first choices you face when picking a coffee is whether to go for a Single Origin or a Blend.The difference might sound fancy, but it’s actually super simple—and kind of fun! ☕ Single Origin: The Solo Artist […]
Latte vs. Cappuccino: What’s the Difference?
Latte vs. Cappuccino: What’s the Difference? When you walk into a café, two of the most popular drinks you see on the menu are latte and cappuccino. They are both espresso-based drinks with milk, but their texture, flavor, and even how they feel in your mouth are very different. Let’s take a closer look at […]
Discover the Warm Flavors of Guatemala Coffee
Discover the Warm & Bright Flavors of Guatemala Coffee At Chronicle, we love sharing coffee from around the world. This week, we’re excited tointroduce one of our favorite beans: Guatemala. Grown in the beautiful mountains of Central America, Guatemalan coffee is known forits bright and clean flavor. Many Guatemalan coffees offer notes of citrus, chocolate,and […]
Viennese Coffee VS Einspänner
Viennese Coffee vs Einspänner: History, Flavor & How to Enjoy It Viennese coffee is a traditional coffee drink that originated in Vienna, Austria, in the late 17th century. Its origins trace back to the Battle of Vienna in 1683. During this battle, the Ottoman Empire’s army attacked Vienna, but the Austrian and allied forces successfully […]
The Impact of Weighing Your Coffee / Over and Under Extraction
When you’re making coffee at home, it can be as equally cathartic as it can be daunting at first. There is a variety of ways to prepare that delicious, aromatic cup of coffee that you’ve been craving, but there are equally as many seemingly small variables that go into extracting the most out of your […]