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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, using a Weiss distribution tool 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 just before grinding can reduce the amount of static created while grinding.… Read more “Comparing RDT and The AutoComb in Barista Hustle”
Small Coffee Shop Faces Huge Expenses: The Struggle of a Barista

Small Coffee Shop Faces Huge Expenses: The Struggle of a Barista

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Cafe and roastery owners have been scrutinising their electricity bills more closely than ever over the past two years, in the face of an ongoing global energy crisis. Rocketing energy prices especially affect cafe and restaurant owners, since they typically use five to seven times more energy per square foot than most other commercial buildings (Beals 2018).… Read more “Small Coffee Shop Faces Huge Expenses: The Struggle of a Barista”
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 sort 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 discuss the perfect 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 coffee “normale”, but the same amount of coffee grounds. It is crafted 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 and began to understand how to make it at home only four types of machine technologies available that could create real 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 use a spring to complete the work.… Read more “Espresso Machines – Manual vs. Automated vs. Super Auto; It’s Complex!”
Welcoming to the December 2022 and January 2023 issue of Barista Magazine

Welcoming to the December 2022 and January 2023 issue of Barista Magazine

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With the cover of newly crowned 2022 World Barista Champion Anthony Douglas from Australia The current issue features pieces on chocolates of specialty and the barista industry in India batch brewing, and more!… Read more “Welcoming to the December 2022 and January 2023 issue of Barista Magazine”

Test Drive The Olson Brewer from Simply Good Coffee

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The new brewing apparatus was created with one purpose with one objective in mind: creating wonderful coffee as easy as possible.BY JOHN TAVES A SPECIAL EDITION OF BARISTA MAGAZINE Photos by Josh TavesLaura Sommers callsfor no introduction.… Read more “Test Drive The Olson Brewer from Simply Good Coffee”

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

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Users can personalize their grinding experience using 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 enjoy creating a cup of joe.… Read more “Test Drive: Enhance Your Grinding Experience Using Comandante’s Accessories”