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
medium fine grind is important for using in the french press espresso coffee beans are typically ground very fine, if you’re using an espresso machine. But if it’s too fine, it’s hard to strain out of the French press and you end up with sediment in your coffee cups. Can you use espresso powder in … Read more
Under-extraction occurs when you haven’t taken enough flavour out of the coffee grinds There’s still a lot left behind that could balance out the following undesirables. Cast your mind to a shot of espresso that was far too short; a ristretto of a typical Specialty espresso roast. How do you fix an under extraction espresso? … Read more
A coarse cold drip grind size is ideal for making cold drip coffee. Therefore, we recommend a grinding level of 9-10 out of 10 for any cold brew method. With cold brew coffee specialties, especially full immersion coffee, the coffee powder is immersed in water for hours. Can you use finely ground coffee for cold … Read more
You can fix under-extracted coffee by using more water, using hotter water, brewing longer, using finer coffee grounds, or more coffee grounds What to do if espresso is over extracted? Change Your coffee grind size coarsen (increase) the grind size if your shot pulls too slowly or it tastes over extracted. Fine (decrease) the grind … Read more