Illy and Lavazza. With over two centuries of experience between them, either of these coffee brands is a safe bet for coffee lovers after a surefire taste of Italy. But which one is for you? Illy is considered the higher-end of the two, and that is reflected in the price. What is better than Lavazza? … Read more
As previously mentioned, when making espresso, it is best to avoid roasts in the very light and very dark categories. Choosing beans that have been roasted in the light-medium to moderately dark range work best for the espresso brewing method. What kind of coffee beans do you use for espresso? Coffee Beans Used for Espresso … Read more
Can you use regular coffee in a stovetop espresso maker? You must use coffee that’s specifically roasted for making espresso and is a medium grind standard american/northern european drip coffee (even “espresso blends“) won’t work because they are not ground to the proper consistency and contain too many bitter oils. Can I use ground coffee … Read more
Does Lavazza use robusta beans? Lavazza imports coffee from around the world and uses beans from South and Central America (Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras), Africa (Uganda), Indonesia, Mexico, and the United States. The brand has a number of Arabica/robusta blends , making their offerings slightly more specialized than Illy’s. What coffee beans does … Read more
Are espresso blends only for espresso? Conclusion. There is no difference between espresso and coffee beans When specialty roasters write “espresso blend” or “drip blend,” it’s just the brew method roaster‘s believe will make the flavor profile really shine. Coffee is a matter of personal taste and preference—you do you and make coffee the way … Read more
One reason that the taste isn’t as good for Robusta is that it has more caffeine compared to Arabica Which may sound like a positive thing but caffeine carries a bitter taste which makes it an unpleasant drink. In fact the robusta bean has 2.7% caffeine content, almost double the 1.5% of Arabica. Does robusta … Read more
Italian baristas insist that medium or medium dark roasts are perfect for making espresso. Dark roasted beans have an oily and shiny exterior. They’ll be dark to almost black in color. These beans are heated at the highest range, more than 100°F higher than light roasts. Is espresso dark or medium roast? Over the years, … Read more
Additionally, robusta coffee has higher amounts of chlorogenic acid and antioxidants compared to arabica coffee. Studies conducted on the effects of chlorogenic acid have suggested health benefits such as lower blood pressure and higher metabolism, making it an ostensibly healthier coffee choice overall Is Robusta coffee unhealthy? Robusta also has around twice the caffeine content … Read more
Arabica tends to have a smoother, sweeter taste, with flavour notes of chocolate and sugar They often also have hints of fruits or berries. Robusta, on the other hand, has a stronger, harsher and more bitter taste, with grainy or rubbery overtones. What do arabica beans taste like? Arabica beans vary in taste depending on … Read more
Loosely fill the funnel with your favourite ground coffee (we recommend a medium-fine grind. Medium-fine will feel gritty when rubbed between your fingers, not powdery. Note that a espresso grind purchased from a store for electric espresso machine‘s is typically too fine and may block your Bialetti). Can you put ground coffee in a Moka? … Read more