Tamping is the method a barista will use to take a loosely dosed amount of coffee grounds and turn them into a tightly compressed, evenly dispersed puck within the portafilter, where the water and coffee will come in contact when it’s brewing. What is the purpose of coffee tamper? Tampers are tools used to pack … Read more
The Precision calibrated tamper is a 58mm flat base tamp, that is pressure sensitive When fully compressed, the coffee grounds in the portafilter are tamped with consistent pressure every time for the perfect tamp for the best tasting espresso possible. The pre-set pressure ensures consistent pressure with every tamp. What is calibrated tamp? The Precision … Read more
A calibrated tamper has a handle that is separated from the base of the tamper. The handle and base will connect and ‘click’ when pushed to 30 pounds of pressure Calibrated tampers are perfect for beginner baristas or pros who want to be 100% sure they applied the correct pressure. How does a calibrated tamper … Read more
coffee beans: The “best” coffee is a matter of preference, but generally speaking, high-quality and freshly-roasted coffee beans will give you a great cup Most french press experts tend to prefer medium and dark roast coffee, which lends to the slower extraction of oils, flavor, and character of brewing. Can I use whole bean coffee … Read more
Most french press experts tend to prefer medium and dark roast coffee , which lends to the slower extraction of oils, flavor, and character of brewing. When selecting coffee beans, keywords to look out for are French roast, smooth, full-bodied, smoky, chocolate, cocoa, woody, nutty, earthy, spicy or caramel. Can you use normal ground coffee … Read more
Can I use lavazza coffee in french press? Lavazza Qualita Rossa is the best Lavazza for French press coffee making due to its full-bodied richness and almost ubiquitous popularity among those who try it. It has a medium roast which means bold, chocolatey flavors come through beautifully with a French Press style brew. How do … Read more
You can brew plunger coffee with either filter roast or espresso roast coffee For a fruitier, lighter brew to drink black, we prefer a filter roast coffee; for a richer brew with lower acidity and for those who want to add milk to the brew, we recommend using espresso roast coffee. What type of coffee … Read more
A medium coarse grind suitable for manual pour Over, permanent filters, and percolators. A medium grind suitable for brewers that use Flat Bottom coffee filters. A medium-fine grind suitable for brewers that use Cone Shaped coffee filters, Moka Pots, Pour Overs (for slower extraction), Siphon, etc.. How do you grind coffee beans for filter coffee? … Read more
french press coffee calls for a coarse, even grind We recommend starting with a 1:12 coffee-to-water ratio. If you’re using 350 grams of water, you’ll want 30 grams of coffee. To start, gently pour twice the amount of water than you have coffee onto your grounds. What size of grind do you use in a … Read more
Freshly ground coffee (6.2 grind rating which is coarse). We recommend our Private Blend, espresso blend and Arriba Arriba Blend for plunger coffee. Can you use any ground coffee in a plunger? You can also use pre-ground coffee but, for a cup bursting with freshness, you should grind the beans yourself. Pour away the hot … Read more