The most common sizes are 3-cup, 8-cup and 12-cup presses, with a cup being 4 ounces. Designs vary widely, ranging from classic stainless steel to crazy-colored plastic. Is there a difference in french presses? Although the Yield Design french presses are basically the same, the difference in material does slightly affect the brewing process Although … Read more
pre-ground coffee is ground to a size that works well with drip coffee makers, but it’s not so great for french presses (and, of course, it’s almost always old and stale). The small grounds get stuck in the fine mesh filter – and sometimes they just slip right through. Can you use regular ground coffee … Read more
Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill – Most Affordable. Why we love it – It is a quiet burr coffee grinder. It has stainless steel burrs that provide a uniform grind. It also preserves the flavor of your favorite coffee bean. What is the most quiet coffee grinder? The Quietest Option: A manual conical … Read more
espresso fanatics prefer to use flat burr grinders due to its ability to produce unimodal distribution (a fancy way of saying one consistent grind size.) conical burrs, while ideal, still produce two sets of grinds: small and large—or, bimodal. Can you use any grinder for espresso? Espresso grind needs to be a fine grain and … Read more
There are two main types of burr grinders: conical burr grinders and flat burr grinders While both grinders produce a consistent and high-quality grind, there are differences in the two that you should know in order to figure out which burr grinder is right for you. What is the difference between a burr grinder and … Read more
Espresso is a flavorful way to start your day or revive your afternoon. But if you’d rather skip the coffee shop line, you might want to invest in an espresso maker. The most convenient models come with built-in grinders , which will let you freshly grind your beans without needing yet another appliance. Do you … Read more
Blooming For french presses Gently pour a small quantity of hot water onto the coffee grounds (which should be a coarse grind). You should immediately notice a bloom start to form as foam on top of the water in the press-pot. Let the bloom remain for 15-20 seconds, then stir it with your spoon. How … Read more
You can definitely be satisfied with a Knock or Lido for a while. The Lido will probably be easier to obtain. You could even get by with a second-hand grinder, but these are hit-and-miss, so you could end up spending more than a Lido See the handjive thread on the grinder forum if you’re interested. … Read more
french presses can be made from glass, stainless steel, or stoneware Each one has its own pros and cons and will bring a unique aesthetic to your kitchen. Glass is by far the most common material, as well as the most affordable, but it’s the easiest to break and leads to poor heat retention. What … Read more
flat burr sets have two compatible shapes that lay parallel against each other. conical burr sets consist of a ring and cone shape that fit in each other Both sets leave gaps to allow coffee bean ground particles to pass through. That gap is your grind setting. Are conical burrs better than flat? The answer … Read more