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"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 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

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Unless you’ve been making your coffee from under a rock recently, you probably heard that scientists recently 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

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Lavazza Dek Decaffeinato is among the great decaffeinated coffee blends for those who are looking for a flavorful decaffeinated option 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 great flavor.… Read more “Lavazza Dek Decaffeinato: An Intricate and Affordable Decaffeinated Coffee Blend”
Understanding the Process: Lactic-Processed coffee

Understanding the Process: Lactic-Processed coffee

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This is the next installment in our series of processing. We will be examining the lactose method, which is a complex technique that can yield astonishing impacts.BY TANA NANETTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos by Felipe SardiA caffeinated drink that is well-brewed can be awash with different flavors and tastes, all of which are tightly connected to the a number of elements of the coffee.… Read more “Understanding the Process: Lactic-Processed coffee”

Celebrating Traditional Excellence: Classic Coffees from Central America

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Red Bourbon cherries growing on Gloria Rodriguez’s Finca Nejapa in the Apaneca-Ilamatepec growing region, El Salvador. Courtesy of Chromatic Coffee.For lots of North Americans, the classic coffees of Central America constitute the necessary experience of fine coffee.… Read more “Celebrating Traditional Excellence: Classic Coffees from Central America”

Gaggia Classic Pro Review. Still The Best in 2022?

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As you’ll understand if you read my original Gaggia classic review, I’m in truth fond of the Gaggia Classic – as lots of people are, but I’d been less impressed by more current iterations of the classic, so when they released the new Gaggia Classic pro, obviously I was very keen to get my hands on one.… Read more “Gaggia Classic Pro Review. Still The Best in 2022?”

Everyday Single-Origin Coffees: At the Intersection of the Familiar and the Exceptional

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Spreading coffee fruit for drying in Ethiopia. Courtesy of Royal Coffee NY.While there is much to be said for the new and different in coffee — for surprising new cup profiles generated by the latest processing methods, tiny lots of coffee produced from newly rediscovered tree varieties — there is likewise a lot to be said for the pleasures of consistency.… Read more “Everyday Single-Origin Coffees: At the Intersection of the Familiar and the Exceptional”

Shift Drink Pop-Up events organized by Counter Culture Unite Community for a Cause

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Shift Drink sticker, Jesse Gordon and Jonathan Parker from the Durham support team in the background.In the aftermath of the pandemic, Counter Culture repurposes training centers to provide community service by hosting typical Shift Drink and other events.… Read more “Shift Drink Pop-Up events organized by Counter Culture Unite Community for a Cause”

Best Espresso Machines for Home Use.

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Are you trawling the web trying to figure out which are the best home espresso coffee machines in the UK, or which espresso machine is perfect for home utilize? If so, you’re not alone – and if not, then how the heck did you end up here??… Read more “Best Espresso Machines for Home Use.”