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 happens if you over extract espresso? Overextraction: This happens when … Read more
For espresso brewing, you need to use a fine grind setting; so the ground particles will be around 1/32 of an inch, or 0.8 mm Although this exact value can vary with different coffee beans, as well as between different espresso makers. How fine Do you grind coffee for an espresso machine? Fine Grind (espresso … Read more
The hario v60 soars above other brewers and consistently earns top scores in our tests. The flavor is refined, it’s easy to clean, and, when used properly, the design allows for a near-perfect brew every time It is lightweight, small, and durable, making it a great companion for camping or even backpacking trips. What is … Read more
How finely Should I grind my coffee? For pour over coffee, the best grind to use is a medium-coarse grind A medium-coarse grind will be similar in size to a French press grind but less chunky and will feel slightly smoother. If you are using a cone-shaped pour over, then use a medium-fine coffee grind … Read more
Espresso grind needs to be a fine grain and blenders won’t do the trick. Mincing them with a knife or crushing them with a mortar and pestle won’t work well either. Luckily, we have a solution for you: use a burr grinder Can you use regular coffee grinder for espresso? On the one hand, most … 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
Simply put, the size of the grind determines how long the coffee will take to extract. A finer grind creates more surface area for the water to run through It can create a stronger flavor, but this is mainly determined by the extraction time and, not the grind itself. Is it better to grind coffee … Read more
Drip grind is the most common grind, and is best used for any drip machine that uses flat bottom filters (Mr. Coffee, Proctor Silex, Black & Decker, etc). Fine grind is reserved for any maker that uses cone shaped filters (Melitta, Braun, Krups, etc). What is the best setting for coffee grinder? Coarse (usually the … Read more
This grind will allow the water to extract the coffee’s flavor without making the coffee too bitter. If you use a finer grind, the coffee may be too weak. If you use a coarser grind, the coffee may be too strong or bitter. Is it better to grind coffee coarse or fine? For pour over … Read more
Timemore is a relatively new Chinese coffee company that makes products aimed at the manual brewing segment. I have also reviewed the brand’s beautiful Black Mirror scale and Slim Plus grinder. Are timemore grinders any good? 5.0 out of 5 stars Super fast and easy grinder, shipping is fast too. This is an amazing grinder … Read more