Can the baratza encore do espresso? Built with 40mm conical steel burrs, the Baratza Encore can grind from french press to espresso (with a pressurized portafilter). On the coarsest setting, the Encore had a few fines with the coarser grounds. Is burr grinder good for espresso? Conical Burr: In a conical burr, the beans are … Read more
The baratza virtuoso Plus coffee grinder is one of the most reliable pieces of coffee equipment on the market It is European-made with state of the art stainless steel conical burrs and delivers an accurate grind every time, whether you’re drinking espresso or choosing the french press. What type of coffee grinder is best for … Read more
The chamber lies below the grinding mechanism, and it holds the ground coffee. The dosing mechanism is at the bottom of the chamber. It is basically a rotating cylindrical disk having (usually) six triangular dosing compartments in it The loose coffee grounds in the chamber will fill these dosing compartments. What is a grinder doser? … Read more
Starbucks is introducing pour-overs as a way for baristas to serve a quick, fresh cup of decaf or bold coffee when there’s not a pot already brewed. How long does a Starbucks pour over take? Slowly pour a small amount of water onto the grounds, stopping the pour when all the coffee becomes saturated. Wait … Read more
The pour over method involves pouring hot water through coffee grounds in a filter The water drains through the coffee and filter into a carafe or mug. Pour over is also known as filter coffee or drip coffee, although these terms also include batch brewers. Do you use a filter with a pour over? The … Read more
Start in the middle of the grind coarseness range. This is a grind setting of 8 on the barista express and Barista Touch, and 15 on the Barista Pro What grind size should my Breville be on? Set the grind size to 5 , this is the number Breville recommends. You probably won’t need to … Read more
Add ice to a chilled glass. Add one part cold brew concentrate. Add two parts milk or milk alternative How much milk do you mix with cold brew? 1 cup coffee grounds (16 tablespoons) 4 cups cold water. 1/4 cup honey. 1/4 cup warm water. 2 cups milk preferably whole. Do you put milk in … Read more
Brittleness changes when a coffee bean is roasted. For example, Monika says: “ green coffee is nearly impossible to grind with a typical coffee grinder , while darker roasts often glide through with little effort.” Is it worth grinding your own coffee beans? Grinding your own coffee is a step in the right direction if … Read more
In the supermarket, you get to the coffee aisle and see all the different kinds of coffee options but which one do you choose? To brew coffee with a moccamaster filter coffee machine you will need so-called quick filter grind (or medium coarse grind) What formula does Moccamaster recommend? The Moccamaster coffee ratio, also known … Read more
The phin consists of a round perforated plate, that fits over a coffee mug or cup; a brewing chamber, that sits on top of the plate; a perforated insert that fits inside the chamber, to tamp the grounds down; and a cap to keep the heat in. How does a coffee Phin work? A phin … Read more