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”
"Using Wet Weiss Method for Espresso Preparation: A Guide for Baristas"

“Using Wet Weiss Method for Espresso Preparation: A Guide for Baristas”

About six months ago, Dan Shusett from Tricolate introduced us to the idea of Wet Weiss Distribution — that is, utilizing 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

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”
Lavazza Dek

Lavazza Dek Decaffeinato: An Intricate and Affordable Decaffeinated Coffee Blend

Lavazza Dek Decaffeinato is one of the excellent decaffeinated coffee blends for those who are looking for a flavorful decaffeinated preference for their espresso coffee 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 fantastic flavor.… Read more “Lavazza Dek Decaffeinato: An Intricate and Affordable Decaffeinated Coffee Blend”
What is a Ristretto? An Overview of Espresso-Based Beverages

What is a Ristretto? An Overview of Espresso-Based Beverages

Ristretto is a concentrated shot of espresso coffee pulled with 30 to 50% less water than an espresso 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”
Flat White: An Espresso-Based Coffee Drink

Flat White: An Espresso-Based Coffee Drink

The flat white is a milk-based espresso coffee drink 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 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!

When I first discovered my love for espresso coffee and began to learn how to make it at home only four kinds of machine technologies available that could create genuine espresso coffee (I’m not including stovetop boilers, stovetops, or camp espresso coffee devices):Manual Machines, built on levers that utilize 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!”