They might have a point there, but too much caffeine in coffee makes coffee very bitter, and that is not good, not only as far as taste is considered but also in connection with some health concerns. However, espresso indeed tastes better than coffee, but it is not because of the caffeine it contains.
· Best affordable espresso machine: De’Longhi Stilosa ($99.99; target.com) If you want to make real espresso drinks at home but you’re on …
· Back in 2001, it was named Best Coffee in the USA by Forbes. And, it took home the first-place spot at the Gevalia Kona Coffee Cupping Competition (yes, that’s a …
· For many specialty coffee consumers, there are two types of roasted coffee: filter roasts and espresso roasts. In recent years, however, consumers have come to demand something more: a coffee roast that can suit any brewing method without a compromise on quality. This is known as an “omni roast”. It allows brewers to choose a coffee without …
· What is an espresso? An espresso is coffee brewed at the highest pressure on an espresso machine. Water passes through the coffee bed and the grind size and dose of coffee needs to be set so that 9 bars of pressure can be attained. This will ensure that the water passes through in the correct amount of time to avoid under or over extraction.
· Excelsa coffee grows best at altitudes of between 1,000 and 1,300 m.a.s.l., and unlike arabica and robusta, it is an arboreal (tree-like) plant, rather than a shrub. This means it requires vertical space to grow, rather than growing into the area around it on the ground.
· However, making a perfect cup of coffee can, in certain situations, resemble art. It certainly requires knowledge and technique. In those high-end bars and coffee shops, known for their excellent espressos, baristas are going through a trial before they are allowed to make this drink for customers.. So, if you want to know how to make a perfect shot of espresso, these …
· Without it, your espresso extraction will fall short time and time again. And while many consumers think that a high-end espresso machine can guarantee them delicious coffee, it isn’t that simple. Without a good, consistent grinder in your home barista setup, you will struggle to make coffee shop quality espresso.
· If espresso is on the menu, then Anthonysespresso.com has you covered with professional machines from top brands. You might also consider a self-service commercial coffee machine. It can have a longer life than automatic drip coffee makers and be …
· Coffee bean density is an important data point for roasters, green coffee buyers, and traders alike. It is often viewed as a simple marker of quality, but there’s far much more to it than that.. To truly understand coffee density, you need to appreciate what makes coffees more or less dense, how they are graded and categorised, and how density affects the process of …
· In one of my latest posts, I investigated the effect of puck preparation, and in particular the addition of a dry paper filter above the espresso puck, affects the hydraulic resistance of the system during an espresso shot.While I have not yet tested its effect on average extraction yield, I did not see an obvious effect of the top paper filter on shot repeatability, …