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A Comprehensive Guide to Porcelain in the World of Coffee

A Comprehensive Guide to Porcelain in the World of Coffee

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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 “A Comprehensive Guide to Porcelain in the World of Coffee”
Understanding the Hermetic Seal: A Comprehensive Guide to the Coffee Dictionary

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

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A hermetic seal has the quality of being airtight. In common usage, the term often implies 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 “Understanding the Hermetic Seal: A Comprehensive Guide to the Coffee Dictionary”
"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, using a Weiss distribution device 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 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 literally 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 mainly 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 discuss 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 strong shot of espresso pulled with 30 to 50% less water than an espresso 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 love for espresso coffee coffee and began to understand how to make it at home only four kinds of machine technologies available that could create genuine espresso (I’m not including stovetop boilers, stovetops, or camp espresso devices):Manual Machines, built on levers that use your hand strength to move water across a coffee-based bed or utilize 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 using tools brewed by the German company.BY TANA NANETTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos by Tanya NanettiThere are a variety of tools available to help you enjoy making a cup of coffee.… 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 understand if you read my original Gaggia classic review, I’m in fact fond of the Gaggia Classic – as lots 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 very keen to get my hands on one.… Read more “Gaggia Classic Pro Review. Still The Best in 2022?”