over-extracted espresso has a dark blotchy colour with white spotting Over-extracted espresso often flows very slowly where it will take much longer than 30 seconds to deliver 30ml of liquid. In extreme cases an over extracted expresso will often drip from the portafilter outlets. What does over extracted espresso taste like? Over extracted coffees taste … Read more
What Is Dialling In? The phrase “dialling in” is used to describe the process of making espresso taste as delicious as possible Essentially, you are looking to extract the right amount of soluble flavour from the coffee using the right amount of water. What is dialing in espresso? Adjusting the grind setting on your coffee … Read more
All coffee must be brewed before drinking, and espresso is no exception. Espresso is brewed by forcing hot water through finely ground coffee under extremely high pressure This results in a highly concentrated shot of coffee with a caramelly sweetness and a distinctive crema (layer of foam) on top. Is espresso just a shot? The … Read more
Have you been focusing your budget towards the best traditional espresso coffee machine money can buy but neglected the coffee grinder‘s share of this budget? A little-known secret in the world of coffee is that the coffee grinder is much more important than the commercial coffee machine you use Does having a grinder make my … Read more