What is cold-pressed espresso?
Traditionally, espresso is defined as a small, concentrated drink extracted in 20 to 30 seconds, using 9 bars of pressure, and water heated to around...
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August 12, 2021
What is cold-pressed espresso?
Traditionally, espresso is defined as a small, concentrated drink extracted in 20 to 30 seconds, using 9 bars of pressure, and water heated to around 90.5 to 96.1°C (195 to 205°F). However, in recent years, baristas and home brewers alike have started to tinker with this formula. People are experimenting with longer pre-infusion times, pressure and flow profiling, and lower extraction temperatures. The boundaries of what constitutes a shot of… read more
Traditionally, espresso is defined as a small, concentrated drink extracted in 20 to 30 seconds, using 9 bars of pressure, and water heated to around 90.5 to 96.1°C (195 to 205°F). However, in recent years, baristas and home brewers alike… read more
Aroma, body, flavour & finish: A beginner’s guide to tasting espresso
Espresso is a bold, concentrated beverage with over a century of coffee sector heritage. It can be traced back to 19th century Italy, and is...
Technical evolution: How have espresso machines changed in the 21st century?
The espresso machine is the centrepiece of coffee shops all around the world. It is a symbol of technical expertise and innovation, as well as...
How Flow Profiling Impacts Espresso Extraction
While dose, yield, and brew time are the three main parameters that baristas should focus on when dialling in espresso, there are a number of...
A Guide To Dialling In Espresso
Dialling in espresso is a daily routine for every barista. It is an essential process that ensures customers receive the best tasting and most consistent...
Crema: How It’s Formed, What It Tells Us, & How to Learn From It
Espresso is a complex beverage characterised by a signature layer of crema. For some, this foam is seen as a fundamental part of the espresso....
How Espresso Machines Are Refurbished, Step by Step
Espresso machines are a technical marvel. These expertly crafted appliances have come a long way since their first inception in the late 1800s. The 19th-century...
How The Moka Pot Influenced Coffee Consumption
An Art Deco design icon and emblem of Italian coffee culture, the moka pot is instantly recognizable by millions all over the world. But although...
How to Adjust Espresso Extraction & Create New Recipes
The extraction of your new single origin espresso is off: what do you do? Adjust the dose? Grind size? Water temperature? Or perhaps it’s about...
Pressure Profiles, Pulsing & The 3 Phases of Espresso Extraction
Espresso extraction might be quick, but it’s not simple. Both chemically and physically, there’s a lot going on inside that coffee puck when you pull...
Roasting For Filter Coffee vs. For Espresso
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Gravimetric vs Timed Grinders: The Espresso Consistency Debate
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How To Make Barista Quality Espresso at Home
So, you love sipping on a delicious espresso, latte, or flat white at your favorite coffee shop, but wish you could have that a barista...
Understanding Different Types of Espresso Machine
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How To Improve Consistency When Making Espresso-Based Drinks
A specialty coffee shop receives a bad review. “The espresso wasn’t as good as last time,” the review says. “The shop has gone downhill.” The...