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Making Espresso – The Basics of Good EspressoMaking espresso is a craft. We may have visited shops where we prefer a particular barista to another and here’s why. Some people understand coffee better and use machines professionally. They understand the nuances of flavour and care about the quality of their cup. These are some basic tips to make great espresso
Coffee Grind Size Wheel - Introduction to grind sizesThe Coffee Rambler grind size wheel was designed to make it easier to learn about grind sizes. It aims to reduce the need of referring to grind sizes as salt, sugar or sesame seeds. By looking at the wheel we can see the grind size required for different brew methods.
Coffee and Strength – What is a Strong Coffee?"I like a really Strong Coffee!" What is a strong coffee? How do we make coffee weaker or stronger? Here we discuss proper use of the term in order to improve our coffee experience.
2017
Water for coffee Part II – Tasting with pH in mindIn Part I we looked at how Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) in water impact the taste of coffee. We also wanted to know how much the pH (acidity and alkalinity) affected taste and so selected 4 different mineral waters with similar TDS counts. Once again, I partnered up with water sommelier, Götz of MaiAqua, for the test.Note – I am in no way affiliated with MaiAqua. The reason for this test was purely in the interest of coffee.We used one, light roasted, Kenyan coffee so we could focus on the wate
Water for Coffee Part I - A TDS taste test and the importance of waterWater makes up over 98% of brewed coffee and is the solvent for extracting flavour from the beans. As you might imagine, it is important to use the right water for brewing. But how much does water affect taste? How does it affect acidity, bitterness and flavour? I joined up with a water sommelier, Götz of MaiAqua.
Aeropress Filters - Metal or Paper?Which filter makes a better coffee with the Aeropress? Paper or Metal?
