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The double espresso — also called a doppio — is the standard espresso shot in most specialty coffee shops today. When you order “an espresso” at a quality café, you’re almost certainly getting a double. Understanding what a double espresso is, how to pull one well, and when to use it versus a single is foundational home espresso knowledge. What Is a Double Espresso? A double espresso is two shots of espresso pulled together using a double portafilter basket. It is: ...

Olive oil coffee sounds like a gimmick. But after Starbucks launched its Oleato line globally in 2023 — and café culture in the Middle East and Italy had been doing it for decades — it became clear this isn’t just a trend. The combination of high-quality extra virgin olive oil and espresso creates something genuinely surprising: a silky, rich drink with a flavor that’s hard to describe until you’ve tried it. ...