These machines have a tank that heats the water and slowly releases it over the coffee grinds in a brew basket The brewed coffee then drips into a carafe below. (Hence the name!) Simple! What is a coffee Dripolator? The drip plate distributes the boiling water evenly to fall through to the coffee grounds below … Read more
Can you use regular coffee beans in an espresso machine? Yes, technically you can use regular coffee beans in an espresso machine but the drink you’ll make may taste sour, funky, and tart. We recommend that you use dark roasts to make better tasting espresso with rich crema. Can you make espresso with regular coffee? … Read more
You do not have to buy special coffee for cold brew All types of coffee beans can be used for the cold brewing process. Although some coffee beans will produce better tasting results than others, it is generally a matter of personal preference. Does cold brew require special beans? You can use your favorite coffee … Read more
You want to go for beans that have been light roasted for filter coffee, always aim for speciality beans if you can These will have the natural flavours you need for an optimum Aeropress brew, and the roaster will have roasted them lightly to nurture those pleasant flavours. Do you need special coffee for Aeropress? … Read more
What’s the best coffee to use in a percolator? The best coffee to use in a percolator is a whole bean medium roast Whole beans are almost always better than pre-ground (4), for both flavor and optimization of grind size. Do you need special coffee for a percolator? There isn’t any special coffee made specifically … Read more