Place the “spreader” on top of the grounds basket, and then snap the lid onto the percolator. Heat until the water boils, then turn the heat to a low temperature and let the coffee “perk” for several minutes before removing from the heat. Pour the coffee, and enjoy! How does an old percolator work? Percolator … Read more
If your coffee tastes bitter you’re probably extracting too much flavour (‘over extracting’) Try grinding your coffee a bit coarser or, if that isn’t an element you can control, start plunging your Aeropress earlier (leaving the grounds in immersion for a shorter time). What happens if you over extract coffee? Under-extracted coffee won’t have the … Read more
Any coffee expert will tell you the quickest way to improve the caliber of your espresso is to use freshly roasted beans with a quality coffee grinder. Below, I’ll discuss why you should always grind your own beans if you want to enjoy better espresso and espresso-based drinks Can I grind my own espresso? Espresso … Read more
K-cups are specifically designed to be used in the keurig single cup coffee maker only Keurig has recently changed the name of their “K-CUP” to “K-CUP PODS” but they are very different than actual paper coffee pods. Standard coffee pods look like a round sealed pouch made of filter paper that is filled with coffee. … Read more
1) The coffee quantity dial may be in the pre ground use coffee setting which will bypass the grinder This setting is used for tamping only. 2) Please check the My coffee icon to see if it is flashing. If this is flashing it means the My Coffee program is in programming mode. Why is … Read more
Depending on the desired strength level, you’ll want to percolate coffee for 7 to 10 minutes It’s important to keep even heat in the percolator during this process (an area where electric coffee percolators definitely shine). How do you use a percolator for coffee? pour water into percolator reservoir. Measure your coffee grinds- a good … Read more
kauai coffee single-serve pods, Garden Isle Medium Roast 100% Arabica Coffee from Hawaii’s Largest Coffee Grower, Compatible with keurig k-cup brewers – 12 Count. Can you use any coffee pods in a Keurig? K-cups are specifically designed to be used in the keurig single cup coffee maker only Keurig has recently changed the name of … Read more
What does dosing mean in coffee? What is dosing and tamping? Dosing in coffee terms means pretty much the same as it does for medicine, it’s about making sure you have the precise amount of ground coffee for a perfect espresso This is of huge importance, as getting it wrong you could give you a … Read more
We always suggest you purchase whole bean coffee to grind as needed While you can use packaged ground coffee, we believe that the grinds yield the best taste when brewed immediately after they’ve been freshly ground. Should I grind my own coffee for cold brew? The beauty of Cold Brew is you really don’t need … Read more
Does a burr grinder make a difference? Yes, a burr grinder makes a difference This type of grinder allows you to change the distance between the burrs so you have more control over your grind size. They also achieve more consistent grounds when compared to other grinders. Are burr grinders really better? Most coffee lovers … Read more