By allowing your coffee to bloom prior to starting the full brew you make sure that all of the trapped gasses are released instead of ending up in your cup and causing off-flavors , and it also allows the rest of your water to more fully and evenly extract all of the delicious elements from … Read more
A coarse grind is the best choice for making cold brew coffee. If you’re getting pre-ground coffee, make sure to ask for a coarse grind. A finer grind can tend to clump together, and the cold water needs to circulate freely through the ground coffee for optimal extraction. What coffee grounds are good for cold … Read more
The main difference between french press and drip coffee is the extraction of coffee in hot water In drip coffee maker, hot water passes through grounds while extracting oils from coffee. On the other hand, in French press, coffee grounds are steeped in water for an extended period of time. What is better a coffee … Read more
You can make coffee less acidic by simply adding milk The calcium in milk neutralizes some of the acids in the coffee, and many love the way it smooths out the flavor of a cup of coffee. Milk works particularly well in dark-roast coffee, which is typically lower in acidity to begin with. Which coffee … Read more
mug warmers use heating coils in the same way electric kettles do. Once plugged in and switched on (most have an on/off switch on the side), electricity flows to a small heating coil built inside the device. A mug warmer works by using the simple properties of heat transfer and thermal energy Do mug warmers … Read more
All new odes come with this burr set Fellow has stated that they are currently working on a new burr set, the so-called 2.0 burr set, which will be able to grind rather fine. This is expected to be available in Q3 of 2022. Does fellow Ode have new burrs? All new Odes come with … Read more
Depending on where you live and how you prefer to take your hot caffeine water, if you’re buying coffee, you’re spending between $1 and $5 per cup. Meanwhile, brewing a cup of coffee at home costs you between 16 and 18 cents per cup Is it cheaper to buy or make cold brew? Those who … Read more
The aeropress brewer is designed to work with paper filters For regular brewing, you place a single filter in the filter cap and attach it to the main brewing body. Is AeroPress filtered or unfiltered? Unfiltered/boiled coffee brewing methods include french press, Moka pot/percolator, Aeropress, espresso. Does AeroPress have reusable filters? The disk coffee filter … Read more
The acaia lunar is fast, accurate, and very attractive. Whether it is worth it is up to the buyer, but it is the best espresso scale I’ve ever purchased I have used mine every day for 18 months. I got it at a 10% discount by signing up for Seattle Coffee Gear emails. Is the … Read more
A phin filter consists of a round, perforated plate, a brewing chamber, a perforated insert, and a cap to keep the heat of the water inside of the phin Using a phin takes time, as the coffee requires several minutes to brew and drip slowly through the perforated plate into the waiting mug below. How … Read more