A Brewer’s Guide to Choosing a (Good) Coffee Grinder
Are you looking for an even better-tasting cup of coffee? Then maybe it’s time to invest in a new coffee grinder. But with all the...
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Cleaning and maintaining your coffee grinder
It’s no understatement to say that the grinder is one of the most important pieces of equipment in any coffee brewing setup. Without a high-quality grinder, it’s difficult to achieve even grind size distribution, which will in turn affect the quality of your extraction. But no matter how powerful your grinder is, cleaning and maintenance will be vital to making sure you get the best out of it. By regularly… read more
It’s no understatement to say that the grinder is one of the most important pieces of equipment in any coffee brewing setup. Without a high-quality grinder, it’s difficult to achieve even grind size distribution, which will in turn affect the… read more
Coffee Grind Size & How It Affects Consistency & Flavor
Coffee grind size is no small matter. Controlling this variable allows you to improve the taste of your coffee, ensure repeatability, experiment with recipes, and...
Barista Hustle Milk Jug Should Improve Your Latte Art Symmetry
Fed up of pouring asymmetrical latte art, no matter how hard you focus? According to Barista Hustle, the problem isn’t you, it’s your milk jug...
Coffee guide: what is body & how do I brew & roast for it?
Body: what actually is it? Coffee-lovers like to talk about it and we include it on cupping forms. But do we know what body really...
Niche Zero Grinder Offers Almost Zero Retention
Niche Zero is a new coffee grinder that’s designed to disrupt the prosumer market – and it may well succeed. It offers professional-quality grinding at...
Brewing Methods Compared: How Should You Make Coffee at Home?
Looking for a new coffee brewing device? You’ve got a lot to choose from. And every single one will produce a different coffee taste, not...
What’s The Difference Between Espresso And Filter Coffee?
Coffee’s not just coffee any more. Specialty shops have completely changed the way we view and taste our cup of Joe. We’ve discovered a myriad...
Coffee Extraction & Other Key Brewing Concepts
Home preparation is one of the amazing things about coffee. If you drink it at home, you’re probably doing a little work, like grinding beans...
A WBC Finalist’s Advice For Buying a New Espresso Machine
Buying a new espresso machine is rarely an easy decision. It’s an important investment, and you want the best possible equipment for you and your...
How Does Pressure Affect Espresso Quality?
What makes a perfect espresso, well, an espresso? Pressure. Sure, there’s also the crema, the size of the drink, and the concentrated nature of the...
Puqpress: Valuable Barista Tool or Trendy Gimmick?
Tamping: a small act, but one that can affect espresso extraction, work flow, and even barista health. Training staff to all achieve the same tamp, while...
Introducing The Mathematical Formula for Espresso Extraction
We can measure extraction in the final product. We know what impact, broadly speaking, longer and shorter extractions will have on an espresso shot. But...
Why You Should Consider Offering Single Shots
Double shots are so common in specialty coffee, that many cafés have removed the option by using double baskets with naked portafilters. But I believe...
Does Latte Art Make Your Coffee Better – Or Worse?
Imagine going to a third wave coffee shop, ordering a flat white, and receiving a perfectly extracted, delicious flat white… without latte art. World gone...
Rethinking Coffee in Italy, The Capital of Espressos
How do you stand out in the capital of espressos? By offering specialty-grade ones. Because in a place where a quick espresso is a way...
Espresso Baskets and Their Effects on Extraction
Espresso baskets: they’re small but mighty. And so, despite their critical impact on extraction, they’re often overlooked. It was little more than half a decade...