A coffee puck can be wet when the amount of coffee grounds in the scoop isn’t enough You can also get a sense of this when you don’t notice resistance upon tamping your espresso. If you want to decrease your espresso’s potency, you can use a coarser grind or a different roast. How do you … Read more
My recipe for the V60 works just fine on the Chemex If I want to brew more cups on the Chemex, I use a coarser grind, more coffee, and more water per pour. I like that I can brew two cups easily in the Chemex; the aesthetics are not something I can forget about either. … Read more
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
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
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
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