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"Using Wet Weiss Method for Espresso Preparation: A Guide for Baristas"

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

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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 ““Using Wet Weiss Method for Espresso Preparation: A Guide for Baristas””
Comparing RDT and The AutoComb in Barista Hustle

Comparing RDT and The AutoComb in Barista Hustle

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Unless you’ve been making your coffee from under a rock lately, you probably heard that scientists recently caught up with something home baristas have known for nearly two decades: that spraying your coffee with water simply before grinding can reduce the amount of static created while grinding.… Read more “Comparing RDT and The AutoComb in Barista Hustle”
Understanding the Detailed Process of Grinding Coffee Beans: A Barista's Hard Work

Understanding the Detailed Process of Grinding Coffee Beans: A Barista’s Hard Work

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Grinding coffee bean-by-bean is up there with cryogenic grinding, double grinding and re-processing as a type of impractical perfection — all of which are generally dismissed as inappropriate for the commercial environment.… Read more “Understanding the Detailed Process of Grinding Coffee Beans: A Barista’s Hard Work”
Storing Coffee Beans for Optimal Espresso Flavor

Storing Coffee Beans for Optimal Espresso Flavor

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Storing coffee is a topic that is often misunderstood. We will talk about the best ways to store your coffee beans and why the advice changes depending on factors such as the length of time you have stored them.… Read more “Storing Coffee Beans for Optimal Espresso Flavor”
What is a Ristretto? An Overview of Espresso-Based Beverages

What is a Ristretto? An Overview of Espresso-Based Beverages

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Ristretto is a concentrated shot of espresso coffee pulled with 30 to 50% less water than an espresso coffee coffee “normale”, but the same amount of coffee grounds. It is brewed with 14-18 grams of ground coffee extracted into 30ml of water, (1 fluid ounce).… Read more “What is a Ristretto? An Overview of Espresso-Based Beverages”
Manual vs. Automated vs. Super Auto; It's a Complex!

Espresso Machines – Manual vs. Automated vs. Super Auto; It’s Complex!

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When I first discovered my enjoy for espresso coffee coffee and began to discover how to make it at home only four forms of machine technologies available that could create real espresso (I’m not including stove boilers, stovetops, or camp espresso coffee devices):Manual Machines, built on levers that work with your hand strength to move water across a coffee-based bed or work with a spring to complete the work.… Read more “Espresso Machines – Manual vs. Automated vs. Super Auto; It’s Complex!”

Test Drive: Enhance Your Grinding Experience Using Comandante’s Accessories

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Users can personalize their grinding experience utilizing tools crafted by the German company.BY TANA NANETTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos by Tanya NanettiThere are a variety of tools available to help you love creating a caffeinated drink.… Read more “Test Drive: Enhance Your Grinding Experience Using Comandante’s Accessories”

Gaggia Classic Pro Review. Still The Best in 2022?

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As you’ll know if you read my original Gaggia classic review, I’m simply fond of the Gaggia Classic – as the majority of people are, but I’d been less impressed by more current iterations of the classic, so when they released the new Gaggia Classic pro, obviously I was extremely keen to get my hands on one.… Read more “Gaggia Classic Pro Review. Still The Best in 2022?”

Delonghi Magnifica vs Dinamica vs Prima Donna – What’s the difference?

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There are a few age-old questions that many of humans have asked themselves at some stage of their lives, including what in fact caused the formation of the universe,  what is the meaning of life, and what’s the difference between the DeLonghi Magnifica, Delonghi Dinamica and Delonghi Prima Donna bean to cup coffee machines.… Read more “Delonghi Magnifica vs Dinamica vs Prima Donna – What’s the difference?”