Just add coffee grounds to the brewing container and fill the Rainmaker top with water The Rainmaker ensures that water is distributed evenly over the coffee grounds. Let the mixture steep for 12 – 24 hours. When you’re ready to enjoy, the Brew-Release Switch allows for easy control of the draining process. How do you … Read more
Heat the coffee cups One of the main reasons for espresso coffee drink not being served hot enough is using cold cups ; when the hot beverage is poured into the cup the cold ceramic cup absorbs heat energy from the liquid causing it to cool down. Why is my espresso not hot enough? Heat … Read more
On the other hand, if you like your aeropress coffee the way it is, we recommend sticking with the paper filters They’re inexpensive and fully compostable, and you’ll get a clean, flavorful cup of coffee. Plus, you can avoid those cholesterol-raising oils! Does AeroPress have reusable filters? The DISK Coffee Filter is a reusable filter … Read more
But you can’t reuse the filter indefinitely, and to be honest, two or three times should be the limit. Buying an AeroPress metal reusable filter is your next (and better) option, and there are a few different types in the marketplace. How long does an AeroPress filter last? One of the parts that will require … Read more
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
DeLonghi recommends fresh beans for their espresso machines. It’s best to use whole beans and grind them just before making an espresso. You can use pre-ground beans, but fresh beans are preferred when it comes to flavor and aroma. It’s much easier to control the grind size of the beans if you do it yourself. … Read more