Dana Costantino

Coffee at Sant Ambroeus in the West Village, on the corner of West 4th Street and Perry Street, is something of a dream. A true Italian delight in New York City. Sitting in the bar area with the “pot of coffee” with steamed milk on the side (my personal favorite thing to order while at […]

For this month’s “Coffee Corner,” I spoke to Paulina Stachnik, who runs Madman Espresso & Bakery on 332 Bleecker St. Madman opened its doors in 2012, and currently have nine locations in Midtown and lower Manhattan. The interview has been edited for clarity and length. What about New York City makes running a coffee business

Coffee and the Holidays: A Cup of Comfort and Joy For many, coffee is more than just a morning ritual; it’s a sensory experience that brings comfort, community, and joy, especially during the holiday season. Coffee plays a special role in making the holidays feel just a little warmer. Holiday coffee traditions vary around the

Pumpkin Coffee Recipes: Bring the Coffee House to Your House Pumpkin is no doubt the flavor of Fall. Pumpkin coffee, has become an extremely popular item with cafés and coffee bars rolling out their signature pumpkin-flavored drinks every Fall. Here are some great at home recipes if you want to bring the coffee house to

The coffee flower…these delicate white blooms are not only beautiful but also integral to the coffee plant’s life cycle and important to the development of the beans that turn into the brew in our daily cup. Coffee flowers grow on the coffee tree and are typically small, white, star-shaped blossoms. The flowers have a jasmine-like

Some of us drink coffee for a pick–me-up. Some of us drink coffee for the taste. Some of us drink coffee for both reasons. In this piece I break down the various decaffeination methods while also looking at various benefits that caffeine is said to have. Think of this piece as a little something for

For so many of us, coffee and tea are part of our daily lives. Today I want to dive into the topic “Coffee Drinker vs Tea Drinker” what are the differences…the debate begins as it is often thought that the difference between coffee and tea drinkers is not just in taste preference, but also in

Why do these milk substitutes often come with a higher price tag? Whether it is soy, almond, oat, macadamia, hemp, or any number of alternative options, why are coffee shops charging between fifty cents and sometimes up to a dollar fifty more for non-dairy choices? In simple terms, alternative milks generally cost more for cafes

I found myself explaining this to several coffee drinking friends of mine recently. It got me to thinking that maybe others are confused too. So, let’s get down to it. Here is an in depth look at what makes each coffee drink unique as well as what the key variations are between the Cappuccino, Flat

Getting to know the differences between light, medium, and dark roasts can help coffee lovers make choices about what they consume as it relates to caffeine and flavor as well as appreciate the unique characteristics each roast offers. One common misconception about dark roast coffee is that it has higher caffeine content. In fact, dark