The ideal tamper should be slightly smaller than the inside diameter of the portafilter basket so that the tamper does not bind while compressing grounds – essentially there should be a little extra space between tamper and basket. Does tamper size matter? The filter size is also vital for choosing an espresso tamper You want … Read more
What is the ideal chemex grind size? Use a medium-coarse grind (leaning more towards the coarse side), similar to the consistency of sea salt. What grind should I use for my Chemex? A | One should use a medium coarse grind This will allow for the best extraction and flow rate will brewing the coffee. … Read more
The ideal tamper should be slightly smaller than the inside diameter of the portafilter basket so that the tamper does not bind while compressing grounds – essentially there should be a little extra space between tamper and basket. Does tamper size matter? The filter size is also vital for choosing an espresso tamper You want … Read more
For the best aeropress coffee grind size, we recommend a consistency similar to table salt. On a coffee grinding chart, this is considered medium-fine Each particle will be about 0.5 mm in diameter and falls between the fine espresso grind and the slightly coarser grind used in cafetière coffee. Does grind size matter for AeroPress? … Read more
A pressurized portafilter is a portafilter with a small hole in the bottom of the basket which creates a pressure build-up in order to force the coffee through the hole A pressurized portafilter is also referred to as a “double-wall” portafilter. Is a pressurized portafilter bad? When using pressurized portafilter the coffee is being forced … Read more
Get The Perfect Grind Espresso, for example, requires a fine grind. Chemex requires a medium to medium-coarse grind , and here’s the reasoning: it retains a bold flavor and is better for the regular inconsistency of Chemex brewing. Every pot of coffee you brew will be different, just from your arm movements alone! Can I … Read more
The beauty of cold brew is you really don’t need anything fancy, just time. Stick with a coarse grind. Using a coarser grind will make the filtration process easier and your coffee taste far less bitter Grinding too fine can heat up the grounds, which can negatively affect your cup. Is coarse or fine ground … Read more
So what’s the weird nipple-looking thing on the bottom of the brewer? Per the manual: it marks where half the carafe’s volume is, with full volume falling at the bottom of the spout How do I know if my Chemex is hand blown? Although the Classic Chemex is more expensive than most other manual coffee … Read more
Ground to water ratio For a cold brew concentrate, 4:1 is perfect! That’s 4 parts of water to 1 part of ground coffee. A cold brew concentrate is great for pouring over ice (like the one you get at Starbucks!) or milk. If you rather have it without any milk or ice, I would recommend … Read more
From the hourglass shape to the heat-resilient material, everything about the design is meant to produce a high-quality cup of coffee. So what’s the weird nipple-looking thing on the bottom of the brewer? Per the manual: it marks where half the carafe’s volume is, with full volume falling at the bottom of the spout What … Read more