Is making cold brew cheaper than buying it? Those who are unsure about ratios or prefer pre-measured ingredients can use cold-brew pods. They are more expensive than freshly ground beans but still a lot cheaper than buying cold brew by the cup from coffee shops. Do you save money making your own cold brew? Making … Read more
For brilliantly bold coffee, we recommend using about one rounded tablespoon of ground beans for every 4 oz. of water The Chambord® 8 Cup has a 34 oz. capacity, so you’ll want to add about eight-and-a-half tablespoons when making eight cups of coffee. How many scoops do you put in a Bodum? For brilliantly bold … Read more
Ibrik or cezve is the name of the pot with a long handle for brewing turkish coffee. In Russia it’s called turka. The pot is usually made of copper, but can be made of stainless steel, ceramics or even silver. What makes Turkish coffee different? Rich and highly caffeinated, Turkish coffee is enjoyed in many … Read more
The way it works is ingenious, using just hand pressure to force the water through the ground beans. While drip coffee makers use gravity to pull the water through the coffee grounds, the AeroPress uses air pressure, forcing the water through by pushing the plunger down Why is Aeropress coffee better? The Aeropress really thrives … Read more
It’s important to set your burr grinder to the correct setting. Most burr grinders will have a setting for espresso grinds Check your user manual to learn the settings. For the Baratza Encore and the Virtuoso, the best setting for espresso will be either four or five. Can you use a normal coffee grinder for … Read more
When it comes to grinding coffee beans, there’s no question that Krups delivers. In fact, it’s so good at its job, it even made it to our best list ! The stainless steel blades are super strong, pulverizing up to three ounces of beans to a fine ground in less than ten seconds. Is the … Read more
The Weiss Distribution Technique (WDT) is a distribution method for espresso making Using a fine needle or similar tool, the barista stirs the coffee while it sits in the portafilter. A funnel placed above the portafilter helps prevent spills. Do you need WDT tool? Is WDT necessary? Of course not ! If your grinder produces … Read more
According to the SCA, the optimal brew temperature is 203 °F, which is just below where water boils (110 °F). Most cheaper coffee makers barely get that hot, and over time burn out. A larger brew head showers the ground coffee more evenly. This leads to better extraction which results in better flavor. What is … Read more
For brilliantly bold coffee, we recommend using about one rounded tablespoon of ground beans for every 4 oz. of water The Chambord® 8 Cup has a 34 oz. capacity, so you’ll want to add about eight-and-a-half tablespoons when making eight cups of coffee. How many scoops do you put in a Bodum? For brilliantly bold … Read more
You’ll need around two teaspoons of ground coffee for every 6 ounces of coffee This is approximately 0.38 oz. or 10.6 g of whole coffee beans. If you’re preparing more than one cup, simply double the recipe by the number of cups you’ll need. How many beans do I grind for 4 cups of coffee? … Read more