Flat burr grinders have two rings of burrs that sit horizontal to the ground One faces upwards and the other faces down. coffee beans drop between the burrs, are ground through the burrs and then drop again. In this design, the coffee makes two 90-degree turns. Which is better flat or conical burr grinder? Generally … Read more
This grinder struggles to provide a consistent coarse grind, but does decent with medium to fine grounds Interestingly, Consumer Reports, rate this grinder as being ‘excellent’ when it comes to grinding at the medium-level, which is used for pour over coffee. However, the fine-setting is only deemed to be ‘good’. Is the breville smart grinder … Read more
You should hear the coffee “jumping” up and down If you’re using a stovetop percolator, start on medium to medium-high heat. Once you hear the water start to bubble up, reduce the heat to where you hear it “perk” every 2 – 3 seconds. Leave it like this for 5 – 10 minutes and your … Read more
The experienced barista that needs more control over the brewing process will need to purchase non-pressurised filter baskets for their la Specialista. The aluminium portafilter has a plastic handle, and it takes 51mm baskets, if you want to buy non-pressurised ones. Can you use a non pressurized basket in Delonghi La Specialista? The experienced barista … Read more
A calibrated tamper has a handle that is separated from the base of the tamper. The handle and base will connect and ‘click’ when pushed to 30 pounds of pressure Calibrated tampers are perfect for beginner baristas or pros who want to be 100% sure they applied the correct pressure. How does a calibrated tamper … Read more
The grind size should be medium-fine You really don’t want it any finer (like in grinding for true espresso), as the grounds could seep through the filter. Can you use regular coffee in a Bialetti? The grind size should be medium-fine You really don’t want it any finer (like in grinding for true espresso), as … Read more
To fill a standard 12-cup coffeemaker, you will need 12-24 tablespoons (or between 3/4 and 1 1/2 cups) of ground coffee. This will yield 12 6-ounce servings, or about 6 standard 12-ounce mugs of coffee. How do you make coffee in a 12 cup percolator? Step 1: Prep the percolator. Clean the percolator before starting … Read more
Set the grind size to 5 , this is the number Breville recommends. You probably won’t need to change this number. What is the best setting for breville espresso machine? Set the grind size to 5 , this is the number Breville recommends. You probably won’t need to change this number. Why isn’t my Breville … Read more
With a percolator, you are going to get a strong, bold coffee. The percolator’s coffee will likely be over-extracted, meaning you won’t get much depth of flavor When using a drip coffee maker, you be able to taste more subtleties in flavor. The brew from a drip coffee maker will have a lighter and smoother … Read more
How long does it take cuisinart coffee to brew? A: This coffee pot takes about 7-10 minutes to make a full 12 cups of coffee. Why does my Cuisinart coffee maker take so long to brew? The most likely reason for your coffee maker’s slow brewing pace is that it needs to be cleaned Water … Read more