Most automatic espresso machines have 5 buttons. The last button on the right is usually for manual flow The buttons with 1 cup are usually set to 40 ml and the buttons with 2 cups are set to 80 ml. On the picture above this means that button 1 and 2 are set to 40 … Read more
About the travel press – portable coffee maker This portable coffee maker combines the benefits of a french press brewing system with an insulated travel flask in one handy gadget Crafted from easy-to-clean stainless steel for durability, this portable coffee maker takes the place of a traditional 3-cup French press. What is a travel coffee … Read more
When espresso is made it has a ratio of water to coffee of about 2:1. This means that from 1 part of coffee you have 2 parts of water. Pour over coffee, or drip coffee as it is also known, on the other hand, is made with a ratio of 12:1 to 15:1 What does … Read more
To make coffee with a single-serving phin, you put the device over a mug, and add about two tablespoons of coffee grounds to it. Then, you place the press disk over the coffee and pour in a bit of hot water, just enough to cover the grounds by about half an inch, and wait for … Read more
A: When a coffee maker has a setting for bold coffee, this usually means that the amount of water that passes through the coffee grind and filter is slowed down so the water has a longer time to steep in the coffee grind which will produce stronger coffee What does the bold setting on my … Read more
Does it matter what french press you get? If you are traveling alone, then consider the brewer recommendation in the Road Warrior section. However, if you want to have more coffee while sitting around a campfire, you will need a higher volume French Press GSI Outdoors makes a 50 ounce lightweight French Press made of … Read more
You can use pre-ground coffee (you can get GOAT STORY coffee also) as well, we won’t judge you But if you want to get the most out of your coffee, use freshly ground coffee. It makes all the difference. Can you make pour over coffee with ground coffee? Start by thoroughly (and I mean thoroughly) … Read more
A phin filter consists of a round, perforated plate, a brewing chamber, a perforated insert, and a cap to keep the heat of the water inside of the phin Using a phin takes time, as the coffee requires several minutes to brew and drip slowly through the perforated plate into the waiting mug below. Can … Read more
A spring piston lever works via an internal spring that pushes water through our ground coffee under pressure The barista uses a lever (i.e. pulls the shot) to force the spring to compress. On release of the lever the spring then expands and forces water through the coffee at diminishing pressure. How does a manual … Read more
In one way the Aeropress and french press are very similar They are both considered “full-immersion” brewers, meaning the coffee grounds sit in the hot water to steep before being separated. Are Aeropress and French press the same? French presses range in size from 8 oz to 48 oz and the larger sizes can still … Read more