espresso

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 coffee, pulled from approximately 7-8 grams of coffee grounds. Also called 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

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In coffee preparation, concentration is an important element, determining the coffee strength, taste and flavor. In specialty coffee, Total Dissolved Solids concentration is an important factor. Lots 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”

An Introductory Guide to Milk Texturing and Steaming for Coffee Drinks

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Unleashing the Magic of Milk Texturing for Coffee aficionados Ever wondered what provides your favorite cappuccino or latte that creamy, silky, and frothy feel? Well, it’s all about milk texturing! It’s like the secret sauce to creating your coffee taste and look absolutely divine.… Read more “An Introductory Guide to Milk Texturing and Steaming for Coffee Drinks”
"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, utilizing 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 creating your coffee from under a rock lately, 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”
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”
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 machine is a fantastic choice for any serious espresso enthusiast. It has an impressive feature set, modern look, and best reliability. It has advanced programming options, an integrated conical burr coffee mill, pre-infusion function, programmable volumetrics, filter size button selection, button beverage size selection, and a incredible tamper.… Read more “Review of the Breville BES870XL Barista Express Espresso Machine”