Method for 1 cup. Put filter paper into your V60, and place it on top of your mug or server Rinse the paper with hot water, then discard the water—don’t forget to give it a second use! Rinsing gets rid of the paper taste, and also pre-warms the brewer and mug or server. Can I … Read more
Sometimes numbers indicate the distance between the burrs, the lowest number indicating the finest setting. Move the top burr towards a higher number to increase the distance between the blades Some grinders have instructions to indicate which direction is finer or coarser. What is a finer grind? A fine grind will be similar in size … Read more
You’ll run into two main types of burrs: flat and conical Flat burrs are exactly the way they sound: flat. The beans drop down to the grinding mechanism vertically, where they are crushed between two horizontal discs. These discs tend to rotate more quickly. What are the two main types of commercial espresso grinders? You’ll … Read more
conical burr grinders are the industry standard when it comes to burr grinders They use a cone-shaped center burr with an outer serrated burr that helps produce well-ground coffee time and time again. Which is better flat or conical burr grinder? Generally speaking, flat burrs are more consistent and more expensive Depending on the model, … Read more
From the hourglass shape to the heat-resilient material, everything about the design is meant to produce a high-quality cup of coffee. So what’s the weird nipple-looking thing on the bottom of the brewer? Per the manual: it marks where half the carafe’s volume is, with full volume falling at the bottom of the spout Why … Read more
In general, the rule of thumb for a moka pot is to use a 1:12 coffee to water ratio. This will yield a strong espresso-like concentrate of about 6.5 ounces. A good place to start is with 13 grams of coffee and 170 grams of water. For those looking to brew a specialty cup of … Read more
Coffee arrived in Greece during the turkish occupation ottomans were big fans of coffee and so there were many cafes in occupied Greece, but unfortunately, Greeks were not allowed to enter them. After the country’s independence around 1830, the first Greek coffee shops started to open. Where does Greek coffee originate from? Where does Greek … Read more