How Do You Fix Coffee Under Extraction?

You can fix under-extracted coffee by using more water, using hotter water, brewing longer, using finer coffee grounds, or more coffee grounds Experimentation is key. Why is my coffee under extraction? Simply, under extraction occurs when we don’t ‘pull’ enough flavour out of the ground coffee It’s akin to under baking a cake. We haven’t … Read more

How Hot Does Breville Espresso Machine Get?

hot water steam – When this is lit up, the machine is set to brew at 202 degrees Single Shot Button – This means the Infuser is going to brew at 204 degrees. Power Button – This indicates the Infuser is brewing at 196 degrees. Program Button – Choose this and the Infuser will brew … Read more

Can You Brew Coffee At 200?

Can you brew coffee at 180 degrees? Most of what I’ve read has recommended brewing coffee in the 200 degree range. Plus or minus a few degrees. On the other hand, many of the aeropress contest recipes recommend somewhere in the 175-180 degree range. What temperature should you brew coffee at? Your brewer should maintain … Read more