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The Significance and Characteristics of a Single Espresso Shot

November 6, 2024 by Dorian Bodnariuc

Single in the context of espresso coffee brewing, refers to a single shot of espresso, pulled from approximately 7-8 grams of coffee grounds. Likewise known as a solo, by the Italian name, a single shot normale espresso holds about 1 oz.… Read more

A Comprehensive Guide to Coffee Terminology: Exploring Concentration

October 29, 2024 by Dorian Bodnariuc

In coffee brewing, concentration is an important factor, determining the coffee strength, taste and flavor. In specialty coffee, Total Dissolved Solids concentration is an important factor. The majority of people are especially interested in caffeine concentration.… Read more

Discover the Perfect Gear and Technique with Coffee Affection

October 6, 2024 by Dorian Bodnariuc

We write about all things coffee. Tools, beans, different roast kinds, and the latest innovations entering the industry annually. Our intention is to assist you in enhancing your barista abilities. Therefore, we update our blog daily and consistently seek to enhance by following various blogs, news outlets, and YouTubers.… Read more

The Second Round of the Battle of the Baskets

October 5, 2024 by Dorian Bodnariuc

Modern filter baskets have enabled a dramatic leap in the extraction yields possible with espresso coffee. In the technique, they have gone from being a fairly hum-drum accessory to becoming perhaps among the most important pieces of equipment on your bar.… Read more

A Comprehensive Guide to Porcelain in the World of Coffee

August 29, 2024 by Dorian Bodnariuc

Porcelain is used for coffee cups and mugs and for coffee drippers. It is also used for kettles and coffee pots. Porcelain is a ceramic with a special manufacturing formula and method, and therefore it is interchangeable and even better than ceramics.… Read more

Understanding the Hermetic Seal: A Comprehensive Guide to the Coffee Dictionary

August 21, 2024 by Dorian Bodnariuc

A hermetic seal has the quality of being airtight. In common usage, the term often means being impervious to air or gas. When used technically, it is stated in conjunction with a specific test procedure and conditions of usage.… Read more

“Using Wet Weiss Method for Espresso Preparation: A Guide for Baristas”

March 7, 2024 by Dorian Bodnariuc

About six months ago, Dan Shusett from Tricolate introduced us to the idea of Wet Weiss Distribution — that is, utilizing a Weiss distribution equipment to stir wet coffee grounds during brewing.… Read more

Barista Competition: The Battle of the Baskets

February 8, 2024 by Dorian Bodnariuc

While the machines you see in cafes operate in much the same way as they have done for years, a quiet revolution is taking place behind the scenes. This revolution is not being led by the makers of espresso coffee machines.… Read more

Comparing RDT and The AutoComb in Barista Hustle

February 4, 2024 by Dorian Bodnariuc

Unless you’ve been making your coffee from under a rock recently, you probably heard that scientists lately caught up with something home baristas have known for nearly two decades: that spraying your coffee with water just before grinding can reduce the amount of static created while grinding.… Read more