“ Using a scale helps you find out where you’re making mistakes It really eliminates the mystery of weight and ratio, so you can focus more on pertinent variables, like grind size and coffee origin,” says Kelly. A digital scale helps you to achieve this certainty—not just once, but every time you brew. Is a … Read more
The grind quality is extremely good, minimal clumping (for me it clumped a bit when the burrs were new and humidity very low). It grinds consistently and has totally upped my home espresso game. For this style of grinder, the grind retention is relatively low. I don’t single dose, and use the electronic dosing. Is … Read more
How does a burr grinder work? A burr grinder, also called a burr mill, is made up of two revolving burrs in between which the coffee is ground The beans are crushed between a moving grinder wheel and a non-moving surface. Does a burr grinder really make a difference? Does a burr grinder make a … Read more
Depending on your grind size and taste preference, the brew can go anywhere from 18 to 24 hours. How long does it take for cold brew to hit? 16 hours , but don’t stress. Anywhere from 14-18 is fine. We’ve found the water and coffee reach an equilibrium, which slows extraction drastically towards the end. … Read more
under-extracted coffee won’t have the sweetness and slight bitterness needed for balance, and will have a sour taste An over-extracted brew will taste bitter, as the compounds that create sweetness and acidity will be overwhelmed. You can create coffee that is balanced to your taste by controlling the extraction. Can coffee be over extracted? Over-extraction … Read more
Heat the coffee cups One of the main reasons for espresso coffee drink not being served hot enough is using cold cups ; when the hot beverage is poured into the cup the cold ceramic cup absorbs heat energy from the liquid causing it to cool down. Why is my espresso not hot enough? Heat … Read more
On the other hand, if you like your aeropress coffee the way it is, we recommend sticking with the paper filters They’re inexpensive and fully compostable, and you’ll get a clean, flavorful cup of coffee. Plus, you can avoid those cholesterol-raising oils! Does AeroPress have reusable filters? The DISK Coffee Filter is a reusable filter … Read more
But you can’t reuse the filter indefinitely, and to be honest, two or three times should be the limit. Buying an AeroPress metal reusable filter is your next (and better) option, and there are a few different types in the marketplace. How long does an AeroPress filter last? One of the parts that will require … Read more
Does a burr grinder make a difference? Yes, a burr grinder makes a difference This type of grinder allows you to change the distance between the burrs so you have more control over your grind size. They also achieve more consistent grounds when compared to other grinders. Is a cheap burr grinder worth it? My … Read more
Overall Rating: 9.0. Pros: The smart grinder pro‘s grind consistency is best among the four grinders we review for this report It is also relatively quiet, and its capacity for supporting espresso brewing is particularly impressive for a machine offered at so reasonable a price. Is the Breville Smart grinder worth it? Our Verdict Offering … Read more