It’s where coffee and water mix to form a beautiful, delicious, and complex espresso shot. So learning about the different portafilter types can be a great opportunity to control the size of your shots, split them in two, or just look awesome. The thing is, there are many different kinds of portafilters Are all portafilters … Read more
Use coffee extract in place of espresso powder in recipes One teaspoon is about the same as 1-teaspoon espresso powder. Mix 1 teaspoon with 1/4 cup hot water for 1/4 cup of brewed coffee. No need to turn on the coffee maker or brew a pot for a quick little pick-me-up. What can I use … Read more
coffee oils are very delicate, which makes them an easy victim of contamination Whatever odors are around ground coffee will taint it in ways that will not contribute to your coffee tasting experience. Why you shouldn’t buy pre-ground coffee? And the relative amount of surface area is also why a finely ground coffee will get … 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
Pump-driven espresso machines have been around since the 1960s and dominate the market. They work by using an electronic pump to drive pre-heated water through the brew chamber and into a bed of coffee With an electronic pump, it is easy to achieve consistent high pressure. What are pumps in espresso? There are two main … Read more
Smoothies have more substance and more nutrients than coffee Most smoothies are made from fruit or a combination of fruit/vegetables/dairy and sometimes supplements as well. Is it better to drink a coffee or smoothie in the morning? Diana, again on whether to drink coffee or smoothies first: “ If you are going for a workout … Read more
A french press for tea is essentially the same thing Instead of placing ground coffee into the press, you place loose leaf tea. Can a French press be used for tea? Believe it or not, french press coffee makers are not just for making delicious cups of coffee! They can also be used to make … Read more
instant coffee is a type of coffee made from dried coffee extract Similarly to how regular coffee is brewed, the extract is made by brewing ground coffee beans, although it’s more concentrated. Is instant coffee the same as normal coffee? Regular coffee is roasted and ground coffee beans which are the seeds of the coffee … Read more
Size. Ideally, an espresso cup should be 2-3 oz If the cup is too big, the crema spreads out, becomes thin, and disappears quickly. Additionally, a large cup effects the temperature of the espresso and you run the risk of it becoming cold quickly. What kind of cups do you use for espresso? Demitasse cups … Read more
Though both can be tasty, drip coffee can fall short in comparison to the vivid flavor of pour over coffee It’s still strong and bold in flavor, but it’s still tasty and savory. The coffee is well-bodied and has a simple, yet smooth and savory flavor. What is special about drip coffee? Drip coffee is … Read more