The hario v60 is a fantastic brew method. It allows the subtlest of flavours to shine through, as well as being so easy to use Anyone can get started with the V60 and enjoy amazing tasting coffees. It also provides the perfect platform for experimenting with the brew and finding your personal preference. How good … Read more
While buying pre-ground coffee to make at home, or in the office, is very convenient it certainly isn’t the best way of getting the most value from your coffee. If you’re already buying coffee from a specialty roaster, it’s definitely worth the investment in a coffee grinder Is it worth grinding coffee at home? While … Read more
It’s true, you don’t need a fancy foamer to make frothy milk at home! It’s actually really easy to make it in the microwave All you do is shake nonfat or 2% milk in a jam jar until it’s foamy, take off the lid, and microwave it for a few seconds. You get spoonfuls of … Read more
Heat the water: Heat ¾ cup + 2 tablespoons water to hot but not boiling (200 to 205°F). Add coffee and wait 4 minutes: Add the medium fine ground espresso coffee to the french press. Top with the hot water and stir. Set a timer and wait 4 minutes. Can espresso be made without a … Read more
The percolator coffee pot functions by utilizing the natural rising action of bubbles created by boiling water at the bottom of a pot A hollow pump stem tube ensures a concentration of these bubbles will crowd in together, forcing water in an upward motion through the tube. How does a percolator know when it’s done? … Read more
This is why many coffee snobs prefer their flat burr grinder for filter coffee. However, many baristas prefer flat burrs for espresso since they offer a more round and integrated flavor profile Are flat or conical burrs better? Generally speaking, flat burrs are more consistent and more expensive Depending on the model, they can also … Read more
A cafetière is a heatproof jug, typically made of glass, with a strainer attached to the lid. Once the coffee has brewed, you plunge the strainer to the bottom to separate the spent coffee grounds from the coffee, leaving your perfectly brewed coffee to pour from the spout and the grounds remain secured in the … Read more
You can make aeropress espresso (not real espresso) by using finely ground coffee, a small amount of hot water, and a very rapid plunge It’s not exactly there, but it’s close. It’s not as concentrated as true espresso, nor is it as intense or crema-topped. But, if you do it right, it can be balanced … Read more
Warm your milk over the stove. Pour into your french press, and pump up and down vigorously, holding the lid down with your other hand, for 10 seconds Again, don’t over-fill the press since the milk will expand when frothed. And be careful about spills! Can you steam milk without an espresso machine? Warm your … Read more
Grind the coffee: Grind ½ cup dark roast coffee beans to a medium fine grind. Heat the water: Heat ¾ cup + 2 tablespoons water to hot but not boiling (200 to 205°F). Add coffee and wait 4 minutes: Add the medium fine ground espresso coffee to the french press. Top with the hot water … Read more