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French Press Brewing Tip – Leave You Lid Off

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Matt Perger from Barista Hustle observed an intriguing phenomenon while developing his Immersion Brewing course. When brewing coffee using a French Press, leaving the lid off during the brew appeared to significantly enhance extraction. This observation contradicts conventional expectations. Typically, keeping the lid on a French Press should help retain heat, thereby increasing extraction. (the French press, an immersion method James Hoffmann describes as forgiving and full-bodied) We recommend leaving the French Press lid off at least until the crust is broken to maximize extraction. This effect was previously noted in experiments aimed at determining the optimal time for breaking the crust during cupping. (SCA-standard cupping protocols, the industry benchmark for sensory evaluation) To ensure that the crust’s insulation did not affect the cupping process, we covered the cupping cups with polystyrene lids. We discovered that the extraction rate decreased the longer the polystyrene lid remained on. For more details, … Read More

Acaia Updates the Pearl Scale

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Acaia introduces a major revision (and improvement) to their flagship scale: the Pearl 2021 scale is all new, inside and out. Here’s our first take.
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This article is inspired by the idea at CoffeeGeek, a community website, with the purpose is to inform, educate and entertain coffee and espresso lovers. Coffee Geek is one of the oldest specialty coffee websites, and a lot of baristas,…

Best Cold Brew Coffee Makers in 2020 – 5 Fast Cold Brew Coffee makers

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People think that cold brew coffee at the local cafe is always better than the one prepared at home. Sadly that is the reality. Many people that prepare coffee at home are not fully satisfied with their drink, and they think the coffee shop alternative tastes better. Fortunately, you can fix this easily by choosing the right coffee maker and by using the right recipe. I promise you, Starbucks doesn’t utilize magic to prepare their cold brew. They utilize tested recipes and great coffee makers to make it. How To Choose a Cold Brew Coffee Maker As we already pointed out it, half of the secret is the process, the other half is utilizing a good coffee maker. The cold brew coffee niche has exploded, and in a market where a few years ago there were basically a few players, we see now a fierce competition. This is really good … Read More