Coffee Making

How important is tamping? Tamping is all about achieving an even extraction. Correct tamping ensures an even flow of water through the coffee and even extractions are extremely important when you are looking to extract the best flavour from your coffee. Read more on www.liminicoffee.co.uk A mix of elements, such as the appropriate amount of … Read more

Is there anything better than Aeropress? The Delter Press is not an espresso maker, but it does, in my experience, brew stronger than the Aeropress. I also found it possible to control the strength (taste-wise) to an almost infinite degree by varying the grind, the amount of coffee, and the amount of water. Read more … Read more

How much coffee do I use for 4 cups of water? How much coffee for 4 cups? For 4 cups, use 60 grams or 8 tablespoons of coffee. For milder coffee, use 48 grams or 6.5 tablespoons. Read more on coffeebrewster.com Making the ideal cup of coffee is an art form, and many of us … Read more

What makes Chemex coffee so good? Why is the Chemex Better? Chemex brewed coffee tastes better than many other coffeemakers because of the unique filter, all glass construction, and the unique shape of the device. The all-glass construction imparts no additional flavors into your cup, ensuring that what your tasting is 100% coffee. Read more … Read more

Does Chemex reduce acidity? Turns out, the Chemex filters out acidic and bitter compounds that most coffee makers don’t. It also filters out oils, which mean the the coffee can be brewed and stored in the fridge for later use ? maybe for coffee ice cream or a frozen mocha ? without the oils going … Read more

What determines the extraction time of an espresso? The coarser the ground coffee is, the faster the extraction will be. The finer the ground coffee, the slower it will be. A 20-30 second extraction shot is recommended for the ultimate espresso finish and crema layering. Read more on www.liquidline.co.uk The quality and flavor of the … Read more

How do you pull a single shot of espresso? Read more on www.youtube.com By squeezing hot water through finely ground coffee beans, espresso is a highly concentrated coffee beverage created. 7-9 grams of coffee grounds are used to produce a single shot of espresso, a 1-ounce serving. Here is a step-by-step instruction sheet to assist … Read more

What happens if you over extract espresso? Overextraction: This happens when you pull out too many flavors, causing your coffee to taste bitter and astringent with an overall flavor profile that falls flat on the palette. Overextracted espresso also has a dry mouthfeel similar to the sensation of drinking unsweetened, black iced tea. Read more … Read more

When should I start my espresso shot timer? “”For 1.5 ounces of espresso, the extraction should take between 23-30 seconds where the time starts when the espresso begins to flow from the spouts. To prepare excellent espresso, the pour should look like warm honey dripping from the spouts.”” Read more on www.home-barista.com One of the … Read more