A mocha combines espresso, steamed milk, and chocolate for a sweet yet balanced coffee. Learn its history from Yemen and Italy, how to brew it, and ordering tips.

A ristretto is a short, intense espresso shot made with the same coffee but less water. It’s sweeter, thicker, and more flavourful than a regular espresso.

Espresso is a 25–30 ml concentrated coffee shot, rich in flavour and topped with crema. Discover its origins, how it’s made, and how to order one right.

A long black is espresso over hot water, not the other way around. This method keeps more crema, richer flavour, and a stronger taste. Learn its origins, recipe, and ordering tips.

An Americano combines espresso with hot water for a longer, smoother coffee. Discover its wartime origin, basic recipe, and how to order one just right.

A macchiato is a short espresso with a small splash of milk or foam. Learn the origin, how to make one, and what to ask for to avoid getting a milkshake.

A cortado is an espresso drink “cut” with warm milk in a 4–5 oz glass. Learn where it comes from, how to brew one right, and what to ask for to get it correctly.

A cappuccino is a classic espresso drink with equal parts steamed milk, espresso, and thick foam. Learn where it came from, how to make it, and what to ask for when ordering.

A flat white is a strong, silky espresso-based drink with microfoam milk. Learn how it started, how to make it, and how to order it like a barista.

A latte is a creamy espresso drink with steamed milk and a delicate foam cap. Learn where it came from, how to brew it, and how to order like you know what you are talking about.

Red On! doesn’t gently ease you into the day, it kicks it off with a caffeine-loaded uppercut. A brutally strong coffee that’s surprisingly smooth. Ideal? Maybe. Effective? Absolutely.

Stuck working from the kitchen table (again)? You’re not alone. In 2025, garden offices are the UK’s smartest home upgrade, and I want one, complete with a coffee bar and a big TV. Here’s why working from a garden office might just be the WFH dream you didn’t know you needed

Popping into the office just long enough to nod at your boss and sip a latte? You might be coffee badging. Here’s what it is, why it’s everywhere, and how to do it well.

Think Greggs can’t do decent coffee? Think again. We reviewed the full 2025 menu, taste, caffeine, and price, to see if it’s secretly the best budget brew in Britain.

Not all high street coffees are created equal. We’ve compared the UK’s biggest chains, Costa, Pret, Nero, Starbucks and Greggs, to find out who really serves the strongest cup in 2025. Spoiler: it’s not who you think.

From filter coffee to fruity coolers, this is your full guide to Pret A Manger UK prices in 2025, complete with calories, subscription perks, and smart savings.

From flat whites to frappés, here’s your full guide to Caffè Nero prices in 2025, including calories, seasonal drinks, and how to earn free coffee with Nero Rewards.

Wondering how much your usual Starbucks order costs in 2025? We’ve listed every UK menu item, hot, cold, and seasonal, with calories, loyalty tips and smart ways to get more coffee for your coin.

Want to know how much your Costa favourite costs in 2025? We’ve listed every drink, hot, iced, seasonal and sugary, along with calories, loyalty tips and smart ways to save on your daily brew. This is the only Costa Coffee menu guide you’ll need.

Working from coffee shops was once peak freelance culture. But in 2025, is it still cool or have we all become laptop-toting clichés? Let’s find out.