Cleaning and maintenance covers all aspects of your machine, from cleaning your group head and steam wand to descaling and regularly changing the water filter. As a general rule, if you’re making between two and five cups of coffee a day, you need to clean most parts once a week How do I clean the … Read more
Coffee grind not only matters, it is possibly one of the most important steps in the coffee brewing process , as grind size can dramatically change the taste of your coffee, transforming it from perfection to undrinkable bitterness. Do I need a good grinder for drip coffee? Grind settings French press and cold brew drinkers … Read more
What is a burr grinder ? The burrs are the part of the grinder that crushes the coffee beans into a uniform size which is essential for creating an awesome espresso/coffee. There are two different burr grinders, conical or flat plate. What is a coffee bean grinder called? A burr grinder, also called a burr … 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. What is the difference between coarse and fine grind coffee? Coarse coffee grounds are made from coffee beans that have … Read more
Most coffee lovers will tell you that a burr grinder is far superior when it comes to grind size and flavor While more expensive than a blade grinder, burr mills are widely recognized for their consistency, quality, and overall uniformity. Why you shouldn’t use a blade grinder? A blade grinder is simply the wrong tool … Read more
And if you’re still wondering, “Is a coffee grinder the same as a spice grinder?” These kitchen appliances are not the same A coffee grinder is an appliance dedicated to grinding coffee into consistent, uniform grounds. While a spice grinder uses blades to perform a range of tasks including chopping coffee and spices. Can I … Read more
All coffee can be used for an espresso machine, provided it has the right fine grind. That said, many prefer to use dark roasted coffee due to its stronger flavor. In fact, you can sometimes find coffee labelled ‘espresso’ due to its darker roast. Can you use regular ground coffee in an espresso machine? Yes, … Read more
One side of the machine is for making drip coffee; it can grind whole beans or use pre-ground coffee , and it lets you choose the strength setting. What is the difference between coffee maker and coffee grinder? If you’re reading this article and wondering, “what’s the difference between a coffee maker with a grinder … Read more
A: Most coffee lovers will tell you that a burr grinder is far superior when it comes to grind size and flavour. While more expensive than a blade grinder, burr mills are widely recognised for their consistency, quality, and overall uniformity. What can be used to grind coffee beans? MORTAR AND PESTLE. Traditionalists and pharmacists … Read more
Espresso grind needs to be a fine grain and blenders won’t do the trick. Mincing them with a knife or crushing them with a mortar and pestle won’t work well either. Luckily, we have a solution for you: use a burr grinder We’ll show you how to grind coffee beans for espresso using a burr … Read more