Technically, a short black is the 25-30ml extraction of coffee beans ground finely for the espresso machine Looking at a range pour time of 15-30 seconds, the short black is traditionally served in a demitasse, or small ceramic cup with a handle, which is preheated. Whats the difference between a short black and a long … Read more
In 1954 Nescafe develops a method to produce instant coffee using only coffee, without added carbohydrates for stabilization like before. When was instant coffee introduced? Around 1930 , Nestlé and the Brazilian Coffee Institute jointly developed an instant coffee, which then became popular during the Second World War. From then on, its popularity only grew. … Read more
Popular with coffee enthusiasts worldwide, the patented aeropress is a new kind of coffee press that uses a rapid, total immersion brewing process to make smooth, delicious, full flavored coffee without bitterness and with low acidity What is the point of an Aeropress? What is the Aeropress? The Aeropress is a piston-style brewer that forces … Read more
Huskup – reusable cups made from rice husk , not plastic. What is the best material for reusable cups? Reusable coffee cups are typically made from recyclable plastic, glass or bamboo fibre While plastic is lightweight and durable, it may affect the flavour of your coffee: something to consider if you’re a real aficionado. Glass … Read more
There are many reasons why your coffee might taste watered down. One cause could be that you are using too much water Another might be that you might need to double up on the K-cups. Since some coffee drinkers may need a more potent dose of caffeine, one cup is not enough. Why Does My … Read more
If you love creamy, sweet coffees, where you can still taste the coffee, this will be your jam. It’s creamier than a vanilla latte, but not as sugary or sweet as other drinks If you’re a Dutch Bros fan, it’s not as sweet as a Golden Eagle, but a slightly similar flavor profile (just no … Read more
Think Cuba, think cigars, rum and coffee. Now, Cuban-grown coffee is on its way to the united states for the first time in more than 50 years. That’s the announcement Swiss-based Nespresso made this week. Can I buy cuban coffee in the US? Now that the Obama administration has loosened the terms of the US … Read more
First crack is the moment when coffee beans begin to approach edibility Coffee goes through two “cracks” when roasting, and light to medium roasts will finish somewhere between them. Dark roasts will typically be roasted past second crack. What does it mean to have a first crack? the first crack at (something) The first chance … Read more
A roaster that has coffee in lots of retail locations may earn hundreds of thousands of dollars, or more, each year However, many don’t make quite this much, but bring in closer to tens of thousands of dollars annually. Is coffee roasting a profitable business? When you look at all the numbers, on average, roasting … Read more
The single wall drum roaster is your typical drum roaster. It contains a burner that heats the drum from underneath as it rotates, and the drum in turn heats the coffee beans through conduction This lends itself to inconsistent roasts batch to batch because of the energy retained in the drum. How does the coffee … Read more