Simply put, the size of the grind determines how long the coffee will take to extract. A finer grind creates more surface area for the water to run through. It can create a stronger flavor, but this is mainly determined by the extraction time and, not the grind itself What grind makes stronger coffee? Buying … Read more
A medium grind is likely the most common grind setting, as it works well in most standard drip pots like Mr. Coffee or Bunn. The medium-fine grind seems to be popular for the pour over cone brewing method. What are the different kinds of coffee grind? extra coarse grind. extra coarse beans are only slightly … Read more
The rationale for this is that, unlike a latte, macchiatos are designed to be enjoyed with the foam first, then the milk, and finally the rich espresso at the bottom Are you supposed to stir a macchiato before you drink it? No, you shouldn’t mix your iced caramel macchiato A caramel macchiato is made with … Read more
The best ground beans size for espresso is 0.88 mm or 1.32 of an inch ; this is a fine grind. While the precise size can fluctuate slightly with different coffee beans and even different espresso machines, it’s essential to keep practicing until you get the grind size right. Should espresso be ground fine or … Read more
A good place to start is in the middle ( position 5) If you have our daily drinker coffee, I find that the perfect setting is position 5. Grind a small amount at a time by pressing the portafilter into the grinder area for a few seconds (rather than pushing and releasing, which will dispense … Read more
Roasting is a heat process that turns coffee into the fragrant, dark brown beans we know and love Is roasted coffee stronger? Unlike the flavor, aroma, and color of coffee beans, the caffeine content doesn’t concentrate or increase during roasting In fact, darker roasts generally have slightly less caffeine than their lighter counterparts. What is … Read more
Because dark roast coffee tends to taste stronger, you might wonder if it packs more caffeine than a lighter roast coffee. This article explains everything you need to know about dark roast coffee, including its effects on your health and its caffeine content compared with lighter roasts. Which roast makes the strongest coffee? If you … Read more
If your brewing method has a short contact time, as in an espresso machine the grind should be finer Alternatively, If the coffee method steeps coffee grounds in water for several minutes, the contact time is higher and, therefore requires a coarser grind. How long should you grind for? For a coarse grind, 8-10 seconds … Read more
Made with layers of creamy milk and two shots of espresso then served over ice , our iced macchiato is just what you need. What is the difference between an Iced Macchiato and a latte? Iced macchiatos are made by layering the milk first, then topping off with two espresso shots. This creates a well-loved … Read more
An iced shaken espresso boasts more espresso shots and less milk than iced latte , which results in more caffeine and a stronger flavor. Also, for the Iced Shaken espresso, a dash of milk is added on top. Is a shaken espresso a latte? The former packs one extra shot of espresso and therefore contains … Read more