It considers coffee below 6, included, as “not intense“, and above 8 as “intense“ Intensity for Nespresso is then a mix of how much coffee is concentrated, which may refer to the TDS value of the Specialty Coffee Association, and a degree of how it’s roasted, its body and its bitterness. What bar pressure is … Read more
A 58mm tamper is often used with commercial and high-end espresso machines (espresso coffee makers), while smaller size options include 57 mm, 53mm, and 49mm tampers. Are all coffee tampers the same size? espresso tamper sizes vary in millimeters from 48 mm to 58 mm with most brands utilizing a 58 mm size tamper. Many … Read more
espresso fanatics prefer to use flat burr grinders due to its ability to produce unimodal distribution (a fancy way of saying one consistent grind size.) conical burrs, while ideal, still produce two sets of grinds: small and large—or, bimodal. What kind of grinder do you use for espresso? Espresso fanatics prefer to use flat burr … Read more
portafilter sizing portafilters range from 49 mm to 58 mm The most common size is 58 mm. What is standard size of portafilter? Portafilter Sizing Portafilters range from 49 mm to 58 mm The most common size is 58 mm. How do you know what size portafilter to get? We recommend measuring the exact inside … Read more
A piston attached to a magnet is set inside a metal coil. Electrical current runs through the coil causing the magnet to rapidly move the piston back and forth, pushing water through the machine. Your average vibe pump clocks in at sixty pushes per second. How an espresso machine produces your cup of coffee? An … Read more
While most coffee products compete to look new and different some are constrained by existing standards. Portafilters are a prime example – they all look essentially identical even on close inspection, but the differences in performance can be massive Is it worth getting a bottomless portafilter? A bottomless portafilter helps give you more information about … Read more
7-15 bar pressure is typical, and should be considered for those who enjoy great tasting espresso Top notch coffee makers come with 15 BARs of pressure. 15 BARs may be very useful, giving the machine enough range for an initial kick of 10-11 BARs, from where to drop to 9-10 BARs during brewing. Is 15 … Read more
This particular blend consists of a little bit of everything. You got the African notes, as well as Indonesian and Latin American. The flavor notes are dark chocolate and citrus. According to Stumptown, this roast is good for espresso as well as other brew methods What roast is best for espresso? Over the years, dark … Read more