Don’t use water to make coffee that you wouldn’t drink. Clean water = clean coffee. You’ll want your water to be at around 205 degrees or about 30 seconds off the boil. Does temperature matter pour over? The hotter the water, the quicker it is to extract compounds such as oils, acids, and caffeine Each … Read more
The baratza virtuoso Plus coffee grinder is one of the most reliable pieces of coffee equipment on the market It is European-made with state of the art stainless steel conical burrs and delivers an accurate grind every time, whether you’re drinking espresso or choosing the french press. What type of coffee grinder is best for … Read more
How does a french press coffee maker work? A French press makes coffee by immersing ground coffee in hot water and then separating the grounds from the coffee by pressing down the filter Water should be at about 200ºF to optimize flavor extraction. Any hotter (water boils at 212ºF), your coffee will taste burnt. What … Read more
In the short term, caffeine can boost the metabolic rate and increase fat burning , but after a while people become tolerant to the effects and it stops working. But even if coffee doesn’t make you expend more calories in the long term, there is still a possibility that it blunts appetite and helps you … Read more
Espresso is strong black coffee —i.e., no dairy added—that has a unique brewing method. Espresso is made by forcing steam through finely-ground coffee beans. Like regular drip coffee, it can be made from any type of coffee bean, though generally a blend is used to create optimal flavors. What is the difference between espresso and … Read more
Basically, it can be considered an electric version of the beloved stovetop espresso maker, or “moka pot” Water is brought to a boil in a sealed tank, creating steam pressure which forces the often boiling-hot water through a bed of finely ground coffee (usually packed within a portafilter). Why do you steam coffee? First, it … Read more
How do tea pods work? After you load a K-cup into a Keurig, a hole is punch through both the K-cup’s lid and bottom. hot water enters the K-cup through the top, and coffee/tea runs out of the bottom and into your mug. Brewing is accomplished in less than a minute. How do you use … Read more
Is Postum still being made? The U.S. government used Postum as a code name for polonium, used in the Urchin-style nuclear weapon initiators. Kraft discontinued production of Postum in 2007 In May 2012, Kraft sold the Postum trademark and trade secret to Eliza’s quest food, with Postum sold through the Postum.com website. Who manufactures Postum? … Read more
Alan Adler has revolutionized a lot of things – he holds over 40 patents! But he’s perfected brewing coffee. And he’s still involved in the business to this day. What did Alan Adler invent? Alan Adler is an American inventor. His inventions include aerodynamic toys under the aerobie brand, such as footballs with fins, flying … Read more
The smallest Keurig model is the k-mini single serve coffee maker , measuring 12.1” H x 4.5” W x 11.3” D. However, the Keurig K15 is also one of the smallest models: while it’s wider than the K-Mini, it’s shorter and less deep (10.8” H x 6.9” W x 10.7” D). Is there a small … Read more