Coffee

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 primarily dismissed as inappropriate for the commercial environment.… Read more “Understanding the Detailed Process of Grinding Coffee Beans: A Barista’s Hard Work”
Review of the Breville BES870XL Barista Express Espresso Machine

Review of the Breville BES870XL Barista Express Espresso Machine

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The Breville BES870XL Barista Express espresso coffee machine is a ideal choice for any serious espresso coffee enthusiast. It has an impressive feature set, modern look, and best reliability. It has advanced programming options, an integrated conical burr grinder, pre-infusion role, programmable volumetrics, filter size button selection, button drink size selection, and a amazing tamper.… Read more “Review of the Breville BES870XL Barista Express Espresso Machine”
TechniqueThe Perfect Espresso Tamping Technique: A Step-by-Step Guide

TechniqueThe Perfect Espresso Tamping Technique: A Step-by-Step Guide

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PostsEspresso is a popular drink that a number of people love to hate. If done correctly, it can be a delicious treat; if done badly, it can be bitter, burnt, and taste awful.… Read more “TechniqueThe Perfect Espresso Tamping Technique: A Step-by-Step Guide”
Lavazza Dek

Lavazza Dek Decaffeinato: An Intricate and Affordable Decaffeinated Coffee Blend

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Lavazza Dek Decaffeinato is among the great decaf coffee blends for those who are looking for a flavorful decaf preference for their espresso coffee shot. Lavazza, being a big roaster, has more resources than small artisan roasters and is able to decaffeinate their beans in a healthy way while maintaining a perfect flavor.… Read more “Lavazza Dek Decaffeinato: An Intricate and Affordable Decaffeinated Coffee Blend”
Comparing the Taste, Texture, and Recipe of Cappuccino, Dry Cappuccino, and Wet Cappuccino

Comparing the Taste, Texture, and Recipe of Cappuccino, Dry Cappuccino, and Wet Cappuccino

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Cappuccino is an Italian espresso-based beverage that is popular around the world. It is brewed with one shot of espresso coffee, steamed milk, and frothed milk. There are three main variants of cappuccino: classic, wet, and dry.… Read more “Comparing the Taste, Texture, and Recipe of Cappuccino, Dry Cappuccino, and Wet Cappuccino”
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 bold shot of espresso pulled with 30 to 50% less water than an espresso coffee “normale”, nevertheless 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”
Flat White: An Espresso-Based Coffee Drink

Flat White: An Espresso-Based Coffee Drink

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The flat white is a milk-based espresso coffee consume similar to latte and cappuccino. It is typically served in a smaller cup than a latte and is prepared with a double shot of espresso coffee.… Read more “Flat White: An Espresso-Based Coffee Drink”
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 and began to understand how to make it at home only four kinds of machine technologies available that could create real espresso (I’m not including stove boilers, stovetops, or camp espresso devices):Manual Machines, built on levers that utilize 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!”
How to Make an Affogato: An Espresso-Based Dessert Drink

How to Make an Affogato: An Espresso-Based Dessert Drink

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Affogato coffee, likewise discussed as affogato al cafe, is an Italian dessert crafted by pouring a shot of freshly prepared hot espresso coffee over the scoop of vanilla gelato (ice cream).… Read more “How to Make an Affogato: An Espresso-Based Dessert Drink”