The most common reason that your espresso drink has no crema is that you’re using the wrong coffee grind size to pack your espresso filter The perfect coffee grind size for espresso is much finer than drip coffee or the pre-ground coffee you’d buy for a standard coffee maker. What creates crema in espresso? Crema … Read more
Why do we need to calibrate coffee? 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. What … Read more
The temperature of the water used during extraction is a major factor in influencing how bitter (over-cooked) or weak the coffee will taste. weak coffee can be a result of using water that has cooled too much The ideal coffee brewing water temperature is around 195-205 degrees or about ~30 seconds off of the boil. … Read more
You can use any medium to medium-fine roast to make moka coffee, though dark roasts tend to taste better because they work best with the low pressure produced by Moka pots. Of course, if you like a light roast or blond roast, give it a try! Can you use any coffee in a moka pot? … Read more
A general guideline is called the “golden ratio” – one to two tablespoons of ground coffee for every six ounces of water This can be adjusted to suit individual taste preferences. How do you make the golden ratio for coffee? For every 8 ounces of water, just add one Golden Ratio pouch and let it … Read more
Is café bustelo the same as espresso? Café Bustelo is not espresso You don’t need a fancy press machine or any other gadgets to brew Café Bustelo because it’s instant coffee. All you need is hot water and your favorite mug to brew a cup of this brown gold. What coffee should I use for … Read more
Can I use starbucks ground coffee for cold brew? Yes, any ground coffee can be used to make cold brew but to make Starbucks Cold Brew, you have to use their blend to get the taste as close as possible. What Starbucks coffee grounds is best for cold brew? Made with a blend of 100% … Read more
The first is that turkish coffee is made almost exclusively with arabica beans The second being is that you should choose a bean the stands up well to medium and dark roasts. If you want to be authentic and have the full experience a Yemeni coffee bean is the way to go. What coffee is … Read more
french press coffee calls for a coarse, even grind We recommend starting with a 1:12 coffee-to-water ratio. If you’re using 350 grams of water, you’ll want 30 grams of coffee. To start, gently pour twice the amount of water than you have coffee onto your grounds. How long do you grind coffee beans for French … Read more
Essentially, a fine grind works best for reusable pods – this means that the water has to work a little harder to get through that ground coffee, creating strong, fuller bodied espresso and a beautiful extraction. Whereas a coarser grind tends to produce gentler flavours and a lighter colour crema. What is the best grind … Read more