Apply 20-30 pounds of pressure , and polish baristas often recommend 30 pounds of pressure, but some do as little as 20 pounds. More and more are finding that tamping pressure is overrated—it’s hard on the wrist and cause an over-extracted, bitter brew. Use a twisting motion as you pull up to “polish” the puck. … Read more
In the hands of an experienced barista with fresh espresso beans, a bottomless portafilter will yield 50% or more of Crema Why? Well the answer is simple. Your espresso shot will come in contact with no other surface than the bottom of you portafilter basket. Does bottomless portafilter taste better? Crema & Taste Some baristas … Read more
bitter coffee is caused by a few things, mainly these two: Over roasted, stale, or low-grade coffee beans Over extraction (brewing too much) How do you keep moka pots from being bitter? How to avoid a bitter taste when brewing coffee in a moka pot. If your coffee tastes a bit bitter, don’t worry: it’s … Read more
vietnamese arabica coffee is a medium full-bodied roast with rich and lively notes of chocolate, vanilla, and caramel How would you describe Vietnamese coffee? Vietnamese coffee is traditionally brewed in a phin – a small metal cup that fits over a mug or cup– and brews incredibly slowly, but makes a strong and small coffee … Read more
Why is there no crema on my espresso? 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 … Read more
coffee maker usually only process ground coffee If you put instant coffee in it, it’s gonna get messy inside-out. So, ground coffee can only be processed with coffee maker to produce coffee that is really concentrated, unlike the taste of 3-in-1 and instant coffee. Can I use any ground coffee in an espresso machine? You … Read more
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
Crema is one of the most prized components of a well-made espresso Caramel-colored and creamy in texture, the foamy puff is created when hot water emulsifies coffee bean oils and floats atop the espresso with smooth little bubbles. Should espresso have crema? The strong presence of crema in an espresso shot indicates a quality, well-ground … Read more
If you want to tamp espresso without a tamper, we recommend using either a shot glass (like the one you would use for espresso), a teaspoon, or a beer bottle All of these items will work fine for tamping espresso. But the more obscure an object you use to tamper your espresso, the more technique … Read more
Another reason so many people love thephin filter is that it produces extremely strong coffee Due to the design of thephinfilter, coffee drips drop by drop at a leisurely pace from the metal filter into the glass, bringing with it concentrated flavor and serious punches of caffeine. What does Phin coffee taste like? The flavor … Read more