In this situation, the problem may be the beans you’re using Opt for medium roast beans when making cold brew. While light roasted coffees are beautiful and delicious when brewed hot, they can lead to sour, almost “thin-like” flavors and characteristics when brewed cold. How do I make my cold brew less watery? For immersion, … Read more
Coffee that is sour is under-extracted, and coffee that is bitter is over-extracted You see, the hot water dissolves the fragrant and tasty compounds in the coffee grounds. The acid compounds dissolve first, followed by the bitter ones. How can you tell if coffee is bitter or acidic? There’s a difference in how coffee is … Read more
Most baristas will apply pre-infusion for somewhere between 2 and 8 seconds before lifting the lever all the way, engaging the pump. How many seconds for pre-infusion? Controlling Pre-Infusion Pre-infusion directly affects the extraction and taste of an espresso, and can be added for long periods of time. We recommend trying 2-8 seconds. How long … Read more
The ratio is simple: one third of a cup of ground coffee to get five cups of coffee For brewing the usual minimum (25 cups, in a small coffee urn), try 2 cups of ground coffee. In case there’s a filter basket cover, put it back in, too; it makes sure that the water is … Read more
Is cafetière coffee ground coffee? coarsely ground coffee is perfect for a cafetière As a rule of thumb, the longer the coffee is in contact with water, the coarser the grind should be to avoid over-extraction. The cafetière method involves fully immersing the coffee throughout the brew time, meaning a larger, coarse grind is needed. … Read more
Spices. Adding a pinch of spices to your coffee grounds can take a pot of coffee from bland to share-worthy. Choose from flavor-enhancing options like cinnamon, nutmeg, lavender, cardamom , and more. Trying a variety of spices can help you get creative with your next morning cup of coffee. How do you make coffee grounds … Read more
grind size is important mostly because it’s one of the main variables that determines how fast your water will dissolve those particles that turn your water brown and make coffee taste like coffee Usually, instead of “big” and “small” we use the words “coarse” and “fine” to describe the size of grind particles. What is … Read more
To make a cappuccino with your Krups appliance, you’ll need to use the milk frother. Fill the pitcher designated for milk halfway. You can use whichever kind of milk you prefer, though skim works perfectly well. Next, choose the milk frothing setting on the machine by pushing the button that looks like a cup. How … 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. How do … Read more
Mocha Mocha is hands down the easiest coffee to get into if you’re not used to drinking it on the reg. With chocolate added to the espresso shot or the cold milk before frothing, you really can’t go wrong. Many coffee newcomers try mocha’s first as it’s a safe bet! Which is the best black … Read more