Spoiler alert: the chemex filter won There were certainly differences amongst both cups of coffee. The v60 filter produced a cup of coffee with more body and aroma, but poorer overall flavor when compared to the Chemex filters. Are Chemex and V60 filters the same? Spoiler alert: the Chemex filter won There were certainly differences … Read more
For an 8 oz cup, you will need 14 grams of coffee. For a 12 oz cup, you will need 21 grams of coffee. For a 20 oz cup, you will need 36 grams of coffee. Set your coffee brewer on a scale. How much coffee do you put in an 8 cup pour over? … Read more
Two french inventors (Mayer and Delforge) patented in 1852 a forerunner of the french press A patent was filed by a Frenchman, Marcel-Pierre Paquet dit Jolbert, officially published on August 5, 1924. A coffee press was patented in the United States by Milanese designer Attilio Calimani in 1929. Why is a French press called French? … Read more
If you want to make a flavorful, full-bodied cup of coffee at home, and you don’t want to spend a lot of money on gear, a french press is a great option. This brewing method is quick and consistent, and a French press doesn’t hog counter space (like a drip machine) or require a perfect … Read more
That means a 250g bag will grant you 33 single espressos , and a 1kg bag will make 133 single cups, give or take a few beans. How much coffee can 250g beans make? That means a 250g bag will grant you 33 single espressos , and a 1kg bag will make 133 single cups, … Read more
For hot coffee, you use hot water; for iced coffee, you start with room-temperature water Once you pour water into the vessel, stir the coffee grounds and water for 1 minute, then plunge the contents into the cup. Add enough room-temp or ice-cold water to make 1 cup of coffee. What is the best way … Read more
Simply put, the size of the grind determines how long the coffee will take to extract. A finer grind creates more surface area for the water to run through. It can create a stronger flavor, but this is mainly determined by the extraction time and, not the grind itself Does finer grind make stronger coffee? … Read more
When the grounds are too fine for the brewing method, the result will be over-extraction On the other hand, too coarse a grind size will leave you with under-extracted coffee. If your coffee has been a bit salty lately, you should check the grind size you’re using. Does old coffee taste salty? It sounds weird, … Read more
The setup used in “Breaking Bad” is non-functional It isn’t an autoclave but rather a vacuum pot. Check out this video, “Tour of the Superlab with Propmaster: Inside Breaking Bad” which explains it doesn’t actually work! How does a coffee siphon work? The Siphon works by heating and cooling the water gases (vapor) from the … Read more
Is french press coffee stronger than drip coffee? No The flavors in press coffee tend to be more intense because the stainless steel mesh doesn’t filter out the fine particles (called “fines”) or the natural oils. Drip coffee filters out both oils and fines, which give a cleaner taste that can seem milder. Does French … Read more