Don’t use water to make coffee that you wouldn’t drink. Clean water = clean coffee. You’ll want your water to be at around 205 degrees or about 30 seconds off the boil. Does temperature matter pour over? The hotter the water, the quicker it is to extract compounds such as oils, acids, and caffeine Each … Read more
Even if you’re using a state-of-the-art espresso machine, coupled with the best beans, you still need a great grinder to bring it all together for the perfect shot The best coffee grinders for espresso maximize the flavor and aroma of the bean and elevate your standard latte to something bordering on nirvana. Can you use … Read more
A blade grinder is a machine that chops coffee beans and spices while mixing it There is a blade in the center of the grinder that looks like a propeller, similar to a blade in a blender or a food processor. This grinder offers more power for faster grinding, but coffee grounds can be uneven … Read more
Espresso grind needs to be a fine grain and blenders won’t do the trick. Mincing them with a knife or crushing them with a mortar and pestle won’t work well either. Luckily, we have a solution for you: use a burr grinder Can you use any grinder for espresso? Espresso grind needs to be a … Read more
Generally, when dialing in espresso, you want to keep your coffee dose constant. According to Breville, the two-cup basket is designed for approximately 16-19 g (0.62-0.67) of ground coffee. The common practice would be to start with a dose somewhere in the middle of the recommended range, which in this case is 17,5 g What … Read more
Stay warm. In order to keep your coffee warm you may place the CHEMEX ® directly on either a glass stove top or gas flame both at low heat If you have an electric coil stove top, you must utilize the CHEMEX ® stainless steel wire grid (TKG) in between the CHEMEX ® and the … Read more
manual coffee grinders often struggle to achieve that fine grind and should instead be used for Moka pot espresso, French Presses, or pour over. An espresso grinder is almost always electric, having the power needed to crush coffee into a very fine and fluffy state. Can you use a normal coffee grinder for espresso? While … Read more