The Siphon works by heating and cooling the water gases (vapor) from the lower vessel (carafe chamber) to the upper vessel (infusion chamber) and back again as brewed coffee to the carafe chamber How does a syphon coffee maker work? The Siphon works by heating and cooling the water gases (vapor) from the lower vessel … Read more
coffee extraction occurs when hot water is poured over coffee grounds, causing desirable compounds such as caffeine, carbohydrates, lipids, melanoidins and acids to be extracted from the grounds What does extraction mean in coffee? So what means extraction? It is how much (by weight) or how many percent of our dry coffee has been dissolved … Read more
The flow rate of an espresso machine is a measurement of how much water passes through the grouphead while the pump is active Most commercial machines have a flow rate of between 250 and 500 grams per 30 seconds (g/30s), but the ideal range is between 200 and 280 g/30s. What is pressure profiling in … Read more
Some professional barista’s even consider adding a little bit of high quality robusta beans to enhance the crema, usually 10-15%. Proper Dose for 1 shot should be between 7-9 grams, and 14-18 grams for a double shot. How many grams should an espresso weigh? It is the weight of dry ground coffee that you are … Read more
Due to the fact that the coffee never comes in contact with boiling water, many coffee drinkers say that the siphon coffee maker is among the best brew methods that exist The coffee has a superior mouthfeel and the best coffee taste. Is siphon brewing better? Due to the fact that the coffee never comes … Read more
How a siphon coffee maker works. A siphon coffee maker has two chambers. The bottom one is filled with water. As the water is heated (usually by a burner or open flame), vapor pressure forces the water to rise into the top chamber where it mixes with coffee grounds How does a Japanese siphon coffee … Read more
If your water temperature exceeds this, your espresso will over extract and taste burnt. If your water is too cold , it will under extract your espresso. Check the temperature gauge on your espresso machine to see if your water temperature falls outside of this optimal range. Why is my espresso machine under extracting? Under-extraction … Read more
Too much extraction pressure is due to too much coffee being used, the grind of coffee being too fine, or too much tamping pressure used to compress the coffee If your espresso machine has an over-pressure valve having a technician adjust this to limit the pressure to 9 bar can assist. What to do if … Read more
If your espresso machine produces coffee slowly or only drips, check your coffee filters for buildup If your filter is clogged from small particles or dirt, the flow of the coffee will slow down, resulting in these symptoms. It is normal for filters to become clogged with use. Why is my espresso pulling so slow? … Read more
If the grind is correct, the flow will start at about 4 seconds. The flow will be smooth and constant, and the crema will be golden-brown in color If the grind is too coarse, the flow will start in 3 seconds and will be noticeably fast and will not be smooth. There will be very … Read more