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
Do you need filtered water for cold brew? It seems silly to say it, but it’s the truth: water is your dominant ingredient in making any coffee, including cold brew. We recommend using fresh, filtered water If you want to get really in depth with it, we like our water to be around 150 ppm … Read more
What is a turkish coffee warmer? Specially designed for stovetop use (gas, electric, and induction); dripless pour spout for mess-free serving; long contoured handle keeps hands safe. Make Turkish coffee, melt butter, warm tea, hot chocolate, sauces, gravies all on the stovetop, steam and froth milk using an espresso maker, and more. How does Turkish … Read more
arabica beans make coffee that is less bitter than robusta beans. With Arabica beans, you can brew coffee with less bitterness and more flavor although they are a bit pricier. To make a less bitter cup, you can also try beans from Kona region, Brazil or Costa Rica. What is the smoothest least bitter coffee? … Read more
As a general rule, we suggest about a 1:17 , coffee to water weight ratio. In other words, for the Chemex we use 42 grams of coffee and about 700 grams of water. And lastly, make adjustments! If your coffee tastes weak or sour, you should adjust your grind to make it finer. How do … Read more
High pressure results in more crema and a stronger brew, so we recommend starting with that. Can you make a regular cup of coffee with Terra Kaffe? Yes. The main bean hopper contains a separate bean chute to make any coffee style with pre-ground coffee for a single serving It bypasses the beans in the … 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