A Comprehensive Guide to Coffee Terminology: Exploring Concentration

A Comprehensive Guide to Coffee Terminology: Exploring Concentration

In coffee brewing, concentration is an important factor, determining the coffee strength, taste and flavor. In specialty coffee, Total Dissolved Solids concentration is an important factor. Many people are particularly interested in caffeine concentration. Europeans like concentrated coffee, whereas North American … Read more…This dictionary word was provided by The Dictionary of Coffee Terms, the largest online coffee dictionary.

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Best Coffee Beans for Percolator

If you are a newbie percolator user or are considering becoming one, here’s the scoop on everything percolator-brewed coffee related. From which grinds and roasts produce the most excellent results, to which is the best coffee brand for percolator, it’s all right here so read on and discover. How Fine Should You Grind? First things first; knowing which grind is best to use with your percolator is a great place to start. The metal filter baskets on percolators are not perforated nearly as finely as paper or other types of coffee filters. Your best bet then for a percolator is to opt for a coarse grind of coffee. When you get your coffee, take a look at the texture and make sure you can still see actual small pieces of the whole bean vs. all tiny indistinguishable bits. The coarser grind won’t fall through the perforations and will keep you from … Read More