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