Why Is My Breville Espresso Not Making Crema?

The most common reason that your espresso drink has no crema is that you’re using the wrong coffee grind size to pack your espresso filter The perfect coffee grind size for espresso is much finer than drip coffee or the pre-ground coffee you’d buy for a standard coffee maker. Why am I not getting crema … Read more

What Is Coffee Puck?

The puck is the used coffee grounds in the portafilter If your grind was right, the grind should stick together in a solid round ‘puck’. It should be firm and dry, easily snapping into 3-4 pieces. What does your coffee puck tell you? If your coffee puck is too soft or muddy, then you are … Read more

How Do I Get Good Crema On Espresso?

If your espresso comes out with no crema, it’s most likely because you’re using the wrong coffee grind size Your coffee grind should be just a tad finer than table salt. Other reasons why you’re seeing no crema could be because of stale coffee beans or bad water pressure. Why am I not getting crema … Read more

Is 12 Oz A Regular Coffee?

The standard size mug capacity in the US is still listed as 8-12 oz However, one might conclude from coffee culture and Starbucks speak that this range could easily be updated to more like 12-20 oz. What oz is a regular coffee? There are 6 ounces in a standard cup of coffee. This is a … Read more

How Much Is A Take 12 Coffee At Tim Hortons?

What is a tim hortons take 12? Our signature hot beverages served in our very own box, together with 12 (8oz.) cups, stir sticks, and sugar ideal for groups. We offer: Double-Double, Original Blend and dark roast. How much coffee is in a take 12? So how does that break down in your coffeemaker? To … Read more

How Fresh Is Starbucks Coffee Beans?

Because we seal our beans within two hours of roasting, our whole bean coffee lasts unopened in our airtight bags for 34 weeks Once opened, grind the coffee, store it in an airtight container and brew it within a week for maximum freshness. Does Starbucks use stale coffee beans? Well, to summarize, Starbucks prioritizes a … Read more