coffee terms

The Significance and Characteristics of a Single Espresso Shot

The Significance and Characteristics of a Single Espresso Shot

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Single in the context of espresso brewing, refers to a single shot of espresso, pulled from approximately 7-8 grams of coffee grounds. Also called a solo, by the Italian name, a single shot normale espresso coffee holds about 1 oz.… Read more “The Significance and Characteristics of a Single Espresso Shot”
A Comprehensive Guide to Coffee Terminology: Exploring Concentration

A Comprehensive Guide to Coffee Terminology: Exploring Concentration

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In coffee creating, 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 particularly interested in caffeine concentration.… Read more “A Comprehensive Guide to Coffee Terminology: Exploring Concentration”
A Comprehensive Guide to Coffee Terminology: KitchenAid Coffee Dictionary

A Comprehensive Guide to Coffee Terminology: KitchenAid Coffee Dictionary

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KitchenAid is an American home appliance brand owned by Whirlpool Corporation. The company was started in 1919 by The Hobart Corporation to produce stand mixers; the “H-5” was the first model introduced.… Read more “A Comprehensive Guide to Coffee Terminology: KitchenAid Coffee Dictionary”
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 procedure, 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 indicates being impervious to air or gas. When used technically, it is stated in conjunction with a specific test technique and conditions of usage.… Read more “Understanding the Hermetic Seal: A Comprehensive Guide to the Coffee Dictionary”