What Does Your Espresso Puck Tell You?

Any sign of channeling is telling you something about what’s going on inside the puck during extraction The surest way to spot it is by looking at the underside of your portafilter while your shot is pulling. Spraying, gaps in extraction, and the way the first drops come through the filter can all be warning … Read more

What Kind Of Coffee Do You Use In A Toddy?

The toddy cold brew system is designed to use 12 ounces (by weight) of coarse, freshly ground coffee and 7 cups (by volume) of water, so it’s best to be prepared before you get started. Set aside six ounces (170g) of coarse ground coffee for the first part of the recipe, and six ounces for … Read more

Does French Press Quality Matter?

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

Does Grind Size Matter For Cold Brew?

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

Can You Use Fine Grind In A Chemex?

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

Does VSSL Java Fit In An AeroPress?

Will the VSSL Java coffee grinder fit inside of an AeroPress Go? A. No I couldn’t jam the VSSL Java inside the AeroPress Go handle. Which grinder fits in AeroPress? The JavaPresse Manual Coffee Grinder can be a great option for users who do most of their brewing with the AeroPress. This is largely because … Read more

What Number Should I Grind My Coffee Beans?

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. What … Read more

Is The Hario Switch Worth It?

In Conclusion: Is the hario switch good? No. The Hario Switch is awesome It’s a decent-priced brew device that allows you to have the best of both worlds – the smooth flavour profile of pour over and the rich, full-bodied cup of coffee that you would typically get with immersion brewing. Is Hario switch good? … Read more

What Is The Difference Between A French Press And A Coffee Maker?

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