The ideal tamper should be slightly smaller than the inside diameter of the portafilter basket so that the tamper does not bind while compressing grounds – essentially there should be a little extra space between tamper and basket. How much should you tamper espresso? Apply 20-30 pounds of pressure, and polish baristas often recommend 30 … Read more
The most important thing to remember is that espresso is not a form of coffee or a coffee bean. It’s not a roast either. Espresso is the process of using hot forced water at high pressure to make very fine ground coffee. You don’t need anything special and can use any kind of beans to … Read more
The drawer opens easily while the unit stays put. Push down the black handle if you want to move the entire unit to access the water reservoir Fits perfect under counters with the Keurig on top. It doesn’t bow when the reservoir is full. How do you load a Keurig drawer? The drawer opens easily … Read more
The current norm in specialty coffee shops across the US, Europe and Australia trend toward a normale espresso range somewhere between a 1:1.5 or 1:2 ratio As more and more single origin coffees are being used as espresso, it has become necessary to experiment with higher brew ratios. What should my espresso ratio be? Typically, … Read more
The best coffee grinder for pour over is a burr grinder capable of a consistent medium-fine to medium-coarse grind; it’s a must-have for freshly and properly ground coffee. What setting on grinder for Pour over? Medium-fine grind This grind is the best for cone-shaped pour-overs, vacuum brewers, and AeroPress brewers with two to three minutes … Read more
global team. We design our grinders in Seattle. They are built in Taiwan , with precision burrs from Europe, and distributed through an ever-expanding worldwide network. Where are baratza grinders made? global team. We design our grinders in Seattle. They are built in Taiwan , with precision burrs from Europe, and distributed through an ever-expanding … Read more
Is hand ground coffee better? In theory, manual coffee grinders should produce slightly better tasting coffee than automatic grinders , because manual grinders don’t heat up coffee beans during grinding. Most automatic grinders grind at high speeds, and the friction slightly increases the coffee’s temperature for a short time. How do you make hand coffee … Read more
Start with a medium-fine grind, and adjust it based on your preferences For example, if your brew turns out sour (under extracted), use a finer grind next time, and/or increase your brew time slightly. If your brew ends up bitter (over extracted), use a coarser grind next time and/or decrease your brew time. How do … Read more
Chemex brewed coffee tastes better than many other coffeemakers because of the unique filter, all glass construction, and the unique shape of the device Chemex coffee is widely considered the better choice for people who are looking for a smoother cup with less bitterness and don’t mind the lack of body. What makes Chemex different? … Read more
Grind 25g (for 3 cup chemex) 44g (for 6 Cup Chemex) of coffee and place it in the filter. Gently tap the Chemex on the bench to settle the grounds into a flat bed. Gently pour in 40g (for 3 Cup Chemex) 80g (for 6 Cup Chemex) water, just off the boil. How many scoops … Read more