Whole bean coffee is ground right before brewing, so it tends to taste fresher and more flavorful than pre-ground The bean also retains more of the flavor and fragrance before grinding, so it will stay fresh in your pantry for longer. Is it better to buy ground or whole bean coffee? The bottom line is … Read more
Espresso has 1/3 less caffeine than drip coffee. The ideal brewing temperature for espresso is 190°F to 195°F The serving temperature for espresso (temperature inside the cup) is 160°F. How do you adjust the strength of coffee? Agitation – The more agitation or turbulence the higher the extraction rate. Water – The hotter the water … Read more
The 155 kalita filters should only be used with a 01 V60, and the 185 filters should only be used with a 02 V60 If you use a 155-sized filter with an 02 V60, you’ll have to be very careful with how you pour. Otherwise, the filter will collapse inside the V60. What is the … Read more
The main difference between drip coffee and espresso is in the grind size of the coffee beans For espresso, you typically grind the beans to a finer consistency and firmly pack the grounds before hot water is forced through using an espresso machine. Brewing drip coffee, however, you’ll want to use a medium grind. Can … Read more
As spooky as it sounds, and for as obscure as it is in the United States’ coffee scene, the flat, knobby grinding disc known as a “ghost” or “ghost-toothed” burr is a relatively popular component within many larger bulk coffee grinders and a few smaller, more recent designs on Asian markets. What’s so special about … Read more
Adding a handful or spoonful of pre-ground coffee beans to your grinder will help make the final ground coffee as fine as it can get Once you drop all of your pre-ground coffee beans in at once, the beans will form up in a pile, which will press down on each other. Can you grind … Read more
The hotter the water, the quicker it is to extract compounds such as oils, acids, and caffeine Each of these substances has a different impact on the coffee’s flavor, and at a higher temperature, it’s tougher to control the rate of extraction. Does temperature matter for pour over coffee? Most agree that water for pour-over … Read more
“ Using a scale helps you find out where you’re making mistakes It really eliminates the mystery of weight and ratio, so you can focus more on pertinent variables, like grind size and coffee origin,” says Kelly. A digital scale helps you to achieve this certainty—not just once, but every time you brew. Is a … Read more
The baratza virtuoso grinder can do espresso but it’s incredibly limited to how dialed in you can get—that’s why there are so many grinders specifically designed for espresso. Even at the finest setting, we felt it would be better suited for a pressurized portafilter. Can you use a burr grinder for espresso? Espresso grind needs … Read more
So, a very reasonable question is: is a burr coffee grinder worth the money? My answer is: Yes, a burr coffee grinder is definitely worth the money Burr grinders can produce a consistently even grind, which is necessary for making good quality coffee. inexpensive blade grinders simply cannot do this. Does burr grinder make a … Read more