Where Is 1Zpresso Made?

Now it’s time for the engineers to give back! Introducing: 1Zpresso; a Taiwan based company founded by a handful of engineers with a deep seeded love for specialty coffee. Is 1Zpresso made in China? Are they also made in Taiwan or somewhere else? EDIT – Got confirmation from 1zpresso on Facebook: We have a factory … Read more

Is It Better To Grind Coffee By Hand?

In theory, manual coffee grinders should produce slightly better tasting coffee than automatic grinders , because manual grinders don’t heat up coffee beans during grinding. Most automatic grinders grind at high speeds, and the friction slightly increases the coffee’s temperature for a short time. Is hand grinding coffee worth it? Many manual coffee grinders in … Read more

Do You Need A Tamper For Espresso?

espresso machines rely on pressure to extract the flavor from coffee grounds, and both the pressurized water that comes from your machine and the resistance from the packed coffee grounds come into play. To pack the grounds into any espresso machine just right, you’ll need to use a tamper. Can I make espresso without tamper? … Read more

Are Porlex Grinders Good?

Aside from the ceramic burrs we mentioned above, the porlex grinder has defining features that make it a high quality, excellent purchase for your coffee routine The grinder comes with a locking nut, which makes adjusting the grind quick and easy. How long do Porlex Burrs last? real steel burrs go a long way to … Read more

Is Grinding Your Own Coffee Worth It?

You will have a greater chance of brewing an exceptional cup of coffee if you have greater control over the brewing process. This means that grinding your own beans gives you greater control over the grind size, which has a huge impact on the flavour Is grinding coffee at home worth it? While buying pre-ground … Read more

How Do You Grind Espresso At Home?

Espresso grind needs to be a fine grain and blenders won’t do the trick. Mincing them with a knife or crushing them with a mortar and pestle won’t work well either. Luckily, we have a solution for you: use a burr grinder We’ll show you how to grind coffee beans for espresso using a burr … Read more