Pu’er Coffee

 Dirty, also known as “dirty coffee,” became the signature item of many cafés because of its unique look, flavor contrast, and drinking experience. After tasting its charm in a coffee shop, many people instantly become diehard fans. And once they buy their own espresso machine, the first thing they want to recreate at home is—of course—a Dirty. Even though Dirty coffee requires only two ingredients—milk and espresso—making it isn’t as simple as pouring one into the other. There are many key details involved. And these details aren’t just for show; they are what make a Dirty truly a Dirty. They are what separate it from any regular milk-based coffee drink. Many people struggle to capture that layered, contrasting experience simply because they overlook these details, which is why their homemade Dirty tastes nothing like the one at the café. So today, I’m going to walk you through the mistakes beginners often make when making Dirty coffee—and how to fix them—so you can create a versi...