By using the proper grind size (and freshly grinding, of course), you can get the most out of your drip coffee maker. For machines with cone-shaped filters, this usually means starting with a medium-fine grind For flat-bottomed filters, you might want to start with medium. Can you use fine grind for drip coffee? Finally, you … Read more
Most automatic espresso machines have 5 buttons. The last button on the right is usually for manual flow The buttons with 1 cup are usually set to 40 ml and the buttons with 2 cups are set to 80 ml. On the picture above this means that button 1 and 2 are set to 40 … Read more
The Chemex is pour-over, which is a drip brew method. This means water drips over the coffee grounds into a vessel below where the grounds stay separate from the finished brew. Unlike the french press, the coffee and water for a pour-over only come in contact with one another for a very brief amount of … Read more
SIMPLE & INTUITIVE: The coffee grinder is so easy to use that you’ll want to drink flavorful coffee made from freshly ground coffee beans everyday. Just place the lid on the grinder and press the button to grind coffee. Release to stop grinding What setting should I grind my coffee? For pour over coffee, the … Read more
Generally speaking, flat burrs are more consistent and more expensive Depending on the model, they can also be noisy and, unless there is good ventilation, heat up quickly. In contrast, most conical burrs are quieter, cooler, and cheaper, but less consistent. What are the advantages of conical burrs over flat burrs? Conical burr grinders have … 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
Infusion is the method where water is running through the coffee bed in a filter and down into a vessel below Other methods of brewing are immersion (for example in french press) and pressure (for example espresso) and the combination of these two (for example Aeropress). What’s so special about Chemex? Chemex brewed coffee tastes … Read more
The chestnut c2 by Timemore is a very good budget option for anyone who uses an AeroPress, pour over or French press coffee maker It’s fairly light – weighing around 1lb. And, whilst it’s not the smallest hand grinder, it is certainly portable. Is Timemore Chestnut C2 good? The Chestnut C2 by Timemore is a … Read more
It doesn’t matter how you like your coffee–there is always a way to make it using whatever you have on hand. Using a Chemex is no different. Make cloth filters , use cone filters designed for automatic drip coffee makers , buy a coffeesock , or even use folded paper towels as a makeshift filter … Read more
However, if you want to make the best possible espresso, then you may want to consider investing in a burr grinder specifically designed for espresso. This type of grinder will produce a more consistent grind size, which is important for making good espresso. Can you use coffee grinder for espresso? While you can use a … Read more