The Significance and Characteristics of a Single Espresso Shot

The Significance and Characteristics of a Single Espresso Shot

Single in the context of espresso coffee brewing, refers to a single shot of espresso coffee, pulled from approximately 7-8 grams of coffee grounds. Likewise discussed as a solo, by the Italian name, a single shot normale espresso 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

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 element. The majority of people are especially 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

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

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

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 method and conditions of usage.… Read more “Understanding the Hermetic Seal: A Comprehensive Guide to the Coffee Dictionary”