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
In order to adjust your manual grinder‘s grind setting, the first thing you need to do is remove the top nut, handle, and locking ring. After you remove the locking ring, hold the central spindle and turn the adjusting ring. Turn the ring clockwise for a finer grind and counter-clockwise for a coarser grind. How … Read more
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
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 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
To use a Le Creuset french press, start by heating up water to just below boiling. Then, add the desired amount of coffee grounds to the pot. Allow the grounds to steep for four minutes before pressing down on the plunger. Pour your coffee into cups and enjoy! How do you use a French press … Read more
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