Whole beans are more flavorful and produce that “fresh” quality everyone looks for in a delicious cup of coffee ground beans, on the other hand, tend to lose the fragrance we’re looking for when we open a new bag of beans. Is whole bean coffee a better value? Ultimately, the victor between whole bean coffee … Read more
What ground coffee should I buy? best dark roast: Death Wish Coffee Co Best Medium Roast: Kicking Horse Coffee Smart Ass Blend Best Light Roast: Starbucks Veranda Blend best instant: Mount Hagen Instant Coffee Best Decaf: No Fun Jo Organic Decaf Ground Coffee Best for French Press: La Colombe Corsica Dark Roast. Can you buy … Read more
Whole beans are more flavorful and produce that “fresh” quality everyone looks for in a delicious cup of coffee ground beans, on the other hand, tend to lose the fragrance we’re looking for when we open a new bag of beans. Is it better to buy ground coffee or coffee beans? The bottom line is … Read more
Place the thicker side over the spout of the brewer, and set the filter in the Chemex. Pre-wet it with hot water off the boil (about 205*, just before it begins to bubble) to heat the glass and remove the paper taste from your brew How do you Prewet a Chemex filter? Place the thicker … Read more
Many manual coffee grinders in this price range are more consistent and durable than electric grinders five times their price. If you’re looking to brew better coffee without breaking the bank on a solid, reliable grinder, you’ll be financially satisfied with a hand grinder. Are hand crank coffee grinders good? The burrs are operated by … Read more
The Melium Group pioneered the café culture and business in Malaysia by introducing the Australian DÔME Café chain in 1995. Who is the owner of dome cafe? What started out as a specialty coffee roasting business in the mid-1980s has been lovingly nurtured into what we see today – a unique community café experience, known … Read more
Simply put, the size of the grind determines how long the coffee will take to extract. A finer grind creates more surface area for the water to run through. It can create a stronger flavor, but this is mainly determined by the extraction time and, not the grind itself. What does a finer grind do? … Read more
Small washcoths, dish towels, or bar rags work best, though some folks like to get fancy with microfibers. Whatever it takes, just remember to keep them separate. What is barista towel? These towels are perfect for taking care of your portable espresso machine They work best dry or slightly damp and will help to keep … Read more
Whole bean coffee often costs more than ground coffee for one simple reason: it’s a better coffee. Whole bean coffees tend to come from better crops and be more recently roasted than pre-ground selections. In short, whole bean coffee makes a better cup of coffee, and the difference is worth paying for. Is it cheaper … Read more
Start with a medium-fine grind, and adjust it based on your preferences For example, if your brew turns out sour (under extracted), use a finer grind next time, and/or increase your brew time slightly. If your brew ends up bitter (over extracted), use a coarser grind next time and/or decrease your brew time. Should you … Read more