You must use coffee that’s specifically roasted for making espresso and is a medium grind Standard American/northern european drip coffee (even “espresso blends”) won’t work because they are not ground to the proper consistency and contain too many bitter oils. What coffee do you use in a stove top coffee maker? You must use coffee … Read more
Depending on the desired strength level, you’ll want to percolate coffee for 7 to 10 minutes It’s important to keep even heat in the percolator during this process (an area where electric coffee percolators definitely shine). How do you know when percolator coffee is done? Watch the coffee through the glass globe on top. You … Read more
For one reason or another when the manufacturer did whatever it is that they do to make a K-cup they added a bit too much air. When the brew needle of your Keurig punctures this overfilled K-cup it is like popping a balloon…a balloon filled with hot water and coffee grinds. Why do coffee pods … Read more
A spring piston lever works via an internal spring that pushes water through our ground coffee under pressure The barista uses a lever (i.e. pulls the shot) to force the spring to compress. On release of the lever the spring then expands and forces water through the coffee at diminishing pressure. How does a manual … Read more
Those who are unsure about ratios or prefer pre-measured ingredients can use cold-brew pods. They are more expensive than freshly ground beans but still a lot cheaper than buying cold brew by the cup from coffee shops For consumers who decide to go with this option, buying in bulk is a good way to save. … Read more
In general, unless it’s still under warranty or a very expensive coffee maker, it’s better to replace the entire brewer itself than it is to try to diagnose and repair the machine How often should you replace your coffee pot? The average lifespan of a good coffee maker is about 5 years If you take … Read more
The french press design allows raw grounds and leaves to be in contact with the water directly, instead of flowing through a paper filter This allows the essential oils of coffee and tea to diffuse throughout the water, instead of being captured inside the paper filter. Is a coffee press worth it? If you want … Read more
When water comes up to a boil, dump your coarsely ground coffee into the boiling water, turn off heat. place lid over coffee but DO NOT PRESS and let sit for 3-4 minutes. After 3-4 minutes, slowly press down the coffee plunger. Pour your freshly brewed coffee into your camping mug and enjoy. How do … Read more
Most automatic espresso machines have 5 buttons. The last button on the right is usually for manual flow The buttons with 1 cup are usually set to 40 ml and the buttons with 2 cups are set to 80 ml. On the picture above this means that button 1 and 2 are set to 40 … Read more
The Bialetti is a great option for larger groups and car camping , you might even like it so much that you’ll use it at home too! If you have a smaller group or espresso isn’t your favorite, you can use the full amount of water with half the coffee for a more drip-style final … Read more