Coarse (usually the higher settings) is best for a cold-brew machine and a french press because they have a longer steeping process that needs bigger grounds. Medium-sized grounds are best for your everyday hot cup of drip coffee. What setting should I put my coffee grinder on? Coarse (usually the higher settings) is best for … Read more
All mahlkonig grinders are still designed and made in Germany and feature intricate mechanisms combined with intuitive and user-friendly interfaces. If your goal is precision grinding that’s approachable, then a Mahlkonig coffee grinder is a great option. Where is Mahlkonig made? All Mahlkonig grinders are still designed and made in Germany and feature intricate mechanisms … Read more
la marzocco are still the only high quality brand providing drip free, clean and ergonomic portafilters for distribution and tamping without mess – even now mid-way through 2021! This is surprising as clean work at speed is so important both at home and at work for baristas who care. Why is La Marzocco so good? … Read more
The Mastrena is believed to cost between $15,000 and $17,000 Needless to say, that is more than even the most passionate espresso lover is likely to fork out. How much does a mastrena 2 cost? The Mastrena is believed to cost between $15,000 and $17,000 Needless to say, that is more than even the most … Read more
Turn the ring or dial counter-clockwise for a more coarse grind Turning your adjustment ring or step-dial counter-clockwise will increase the space between grinding burrs, which will produce a more coarsely ground coffee. How do you set up a burr grinder? Turn the ring or dial counter-clockwise for a more coarse grind Turning your adjustment … Read more
The grind quality is extremely good, minimal clumping (for me it clumped a bit when the burrs were new and humidity very low). It grinds consistently and has totally upped my home espresso game. For this style of grinder, the grind retention is relatively low. I don’t single dose, and use the electronic dosing. Is … Read more
Calibration is simply the process of adjusting your grinder, moving the blades of the grinder closer or further apart, to ensure you get your desired outcome from the coffee That outcome could be consistency or based on hitting a specific coffee recipe or hitting a specific taste/flavour. How do you adjust grind? Decide what adjustment … Read more