Avoid using boiling water! The optimal water temperature for the Chemex is 92-94 degrees celsius (If you are using home kettle, after the water is boiled, leave for 30 seconds to reduce the temperature slightly). What temp should water be for Pour over? Clean Water Act. Don’t use water to make coffee that you wouldn’t … Read more
In theory, manual coffee grinders should produce slightly better tasting coffee than automatic grinders , because manual grinders don’t heat up coffee beans during grinding. Most automatic grinders grind at high speeds, and the friction slightly increases the coffee’s temperature for a short time. Is hand grinding coffee worth it? Many manual coffee grinders in … Read more
Coarse: A coarse grind is slightly finer than extra coarse and has a consistency resembling kosher salt The grounds still appear quite chunky and are used for French press, percolators and coffee cupping brewing methods. Is coarse ground coffee the same as ground coffee? Coarse coffee grounds are made from coffee beans that have been … Read more
While it might be tempting to just pour the water through the filter basket, this could cause some problems. So please… just fill it up where it’s meant to go. Some machines will start brewing the coffee as soon as you turn it on, while others might need you to press a button to get … Read more
Coarse and evenly ground coffee is the best for french press. Avoid buying espresso grade pre-ground coffee for french press as it can be a little too fine, resulting in a muddy sediment at the bottom of your cup. Your best bet for a good French press coffee is to grind your own at home. … Read more
Add coffee grounds to your paper filter, whether it’s cone-shaped or Melitta-style. Roll the paper around a few times, and wrap it up securely, and just dump it into a cup, like you would with a normal tea-bag. You will need a very fine grind-size coupled with boiling water and generous, steep time to make … Read more
raw eggs can be contaminated by the bacteria salmonella and can cause food poisoning but this might not be an issue in the case of egg-coffee Raw eggs are safe in coffee, as the heat of the liquid may bring the temperature of the egg up enough to kill the bacteria – making it safer … Read more
What is Stojo made of? Stojos are made of LFGB certified platinum food grade silicone & FDA grade polypropylene, or #5 recyclable plastic. Do stojo cups smell? When you first start using your Stojo cup, it won’t have any smell at all Although I do find after continued filling it with coffee and tea, it … Read more
Despite being marketed as “stovetop espresso machines”, moka pots don’t actually brew true espresso Read: What Exactly Is Espresso? Yes, moka pots brew coffee using some intense pressure, but only 1-2 bars. This is more than most people can generate manually but it doesn’t rival that of an espresso machine. Is stovetop espresso real espresso? … Read more
Nespresso and Keurig are both popular brands of single-serve coffee makers. nepresso machines use Nespresso capsules to make espresso drinks, like lattes and cappuccinos. Keurig coffee makers use K-Cups and other compatible pods for coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. What is a single serve coffee maker? A single serve coffee brewer (single serve brewing machine) … Read more