OVAL-Blog

How Many ML Is a Shot of Espresso? Single, Double, Ristretto

Ask five baristas how many ml is in a shot of espresso and you'll get five slightly different answers — not because anyone's wrong, but because "a shot" actually refers to several different drinks ...

How to Make an Americano at Home (And How It Differs From Drip)

An americano looks like black coffee and gets treated like an afterthought on most menus, but it's really an espresso drink wearing a disguise. If you already make espresso at home, you're one kett...

Miso Caramel Latte Recipe: The Viral Swavory Coffee Drink

A latte that tastes a little salty shouldn't work. But miso caramel lattes are everywhere right now — on café specials boards, in TikTok "trying viral drinks" videos, and even on Nespresso's offici...

Tahini Latte Recipe: The Savory Coffee Trend of Summer 2026

A coffee trend is taking over espresso bars this summer that nobody predicted: tahini, honey, and sea salt, whisked into your latte. It started at Maman NYC, spread across TikTok in hours, and Yelp...

Decaf Cold Brew Coffee: Why It Tastes Better Than You Think

Decaf coffee has a reputation problem. For years it's been the thing people ordered when they had no other choice — bitter, flat, stripped of what makes coffee worth drinking. Cold brew is fixing t...

Cold Brew Tea: How to Make It at Home With a Cold Brew Maker

Cold brew tea is the simplest iced tea you'll ever make — and the best-tasting one. No heat. No bitterness. No watching a kettle. Just tea leaves, cold water, and a few hours in the fridge. If your...

Best Summer Coffee Gifts 2026: For Cold Brew Lovers and Home Baristas

Summer is when coffee drinking shifts — iced drinks take over, cold brew becomes a weekly ritual, and people start thinking seriously about upgrading their home setup. It's also when three gift-giv...

Cold Brew Grind Size: The Exact Setting for Smooth Results

Grind size is the most common reason cold brew tastes bitter — and most people never think to check it. If you've made cold brew that came out harsh, over-extracted, or muddy, the grind is almost c...

How to Make Protein Coffee at Home (That Actually Tastes Good)

Protein coffee has officially taken over. With over 20 million TikTok posts about "proffee" and Starbucks launching its own protein coffee range in September 2025, this isn't a passing fad — it's t...

Cloud Coffee Recipe: How to Make the Viral TikTok Drink at Home

Cloud coffee is one of those drinks that looks too good to be real — a tall glass of iced coffee with a soft, frothy float sitting on top, pale and pillowy against the dark liquid underneath. It ta...