A bottomless portafilter is an important piece of equipment that aids in diagnosing espresso extraction issues The spouts are removed, the basket is exposed, allowing you to watch the entire extraction process. What’s the point of a bottomless portafilter? This spout is necessary if you want to brew a double espresso into two separate mugs. … Read more
The Chemex uses a thicker filter than the V60 , which doesn’t allow any sediment to pass, creating the clearest coffee we have ever seen. The V60 filters, however, also create a clear brew, and are easier to find with your general day-to-day shopping. Can you use V60 with Chemex? Brewing with both the Chemex … Read more
When you buy pre-ground coffee, it’s usually a fine grind size (unless otherwise stated). In terms of consistency, it’s a little finer than table salt Suits these brew methods: Espresso Brewing (with or without a machine) How fine should my coffee grind be? For pour over coffee, the best grind to use is a medium-coarse … Read more
The main difference between french press and drip coffee is the extraction of coffee in hot water In drip coffee maker, hot water passes through grounds while extracting oils from coffee. On the other hand, in French press, coffee grounds are steeped in water for an extended period of time. What is better a coffee … Read more
The eight-cup french press will brew 33.8 ounces of coffee, enough to fill two large coffee mugs. What is a normal size French press? Most French Press coffee makers come in the 4 cups size. This is the standard French Press size , and is used by most people. The 4 cups size of the … Read more
french press water temperature: The perfect temperature for brewing coffee this way is 195°F/90°C This is just slightly less than boiling. Rather than using a thermometer, I like to boil my water and then set a timer for 2 minutes to let the temperature come down slightly. What is the perfect French press ratio? We … Read more
pre-ground coffee is ground to a size that works well with drip coffee makers, but it’s not so great for french presses (and, of course, it’s almost always old and stale). The small grounds get stuck in the fine mesh filter – and sometimes they just slip right through. Do you need special coffee for … Read more
The french press is an immersion method of brewing, which means that the beans extract for longer than in other methods. Because of this, we usually use a coarser grind to slow extraction and avoid over-extraction In a pour over, a finer grind can impede water flow. Does grind matter for French press? You can … Read more
The beauty of cold brew is you really don’t need anything fancy, just time. Stick with a coarse grind Using a coarser grind will make the filtration process easier and your coffee taste far less bitter. Grinding too fine can heat up the grounds, which can negatively affect your cup. What grind size is best … Read more
It’s recommended to use a medium grind, which has about the same amount of coarseness as sand. Beans can be ground either really fine, almost powdery (which is really good for espresso) or really coarsely Does grind size matter for Chemex? While the Chemex is a conical shape with a large hole at the center, … Read more