Light roast coffee and dark roast coffee are very different, especially in taste. There are many different phases of roasting coffee beans which are drying, yellowing, browning and development. A light roast coffee will usually have a high level of acidity and low bitterness. It will also feel thin and almost like you are drinking a tea. Dark roast on the other hand will be pretty bitter and have … [Read more...]

The action of compressing finely ground coffee contained in a portafilter has a specific name and it's called tamping. Correctly tamping should be done by pressing the tamper down until it cannot move any further. Over tamping can cause pain to baristas wrists, so caution must be taken when using the correct amount of pressure, just enough until the coffee grounds seem to stop the tamper. The … [Read more...]

Making an espresso does have a lot of temperature science behind it. If there are small fluctuations in the temperature that could change everything. The optimal range for espresso is 90 to 96 degrees C. Data shows that the higher the temperature is the higher the extraction of caffeine there will be. Depending on the type of bean is also something to look at when you are temping out your … [Read more...]

Homemade Coffee Whipped Cream If you are a hostess that wishes to serve a dreamy cup of coffee with the "most-ess", a delicious whipped cream topping that you whipped up yourself is sure to impress. Naturally a great whipped topping isn't de facto regulated to drinks only. You can spoon it onto yummy cakes, pies, puddings, Jell-O, you name it. To make a freezable, mousse-thick cream, perfect … [Read more...]

Bulletproof shows that not all coffees are made equal. The recipe that we provide made our company famous. This is not an ordinary latter. Cup of this coffee will make you feel energized and those following principles of keto nutrition will find it agreeable. Additionally, it is a great complement in diet of those looking to decrease the intake of carbs or fast on intermittent basis. Its most … [Read more...]

There actually isn't much research on the effect that coffee has on a hangover. The CDC does say that mixing caffeine and alcohol can be dangerous because caffeine can give a drunk person the idea that their actually sober due to increased alertness. Coffee also works as a diuretic so coffee can actually cause you to be even more dehydrated than if you were just drinking alcohol. Finally, caffeine … [Read more...]

Coffee grinders cost a bunch of money and the life expectancy of the grinder depends on the brand, the beans you use and how often you grind. The most important thing you can do to add life to your coffee grinder is to replace the burrs as often as required. Some signs that will shown your grinder needs to be replaced are dull burr edges, coffee grounds becoming non-uniform and the coffee grounds … [Read more...]

If your pour over coffee drips too fast, there is probably an issue. A few things that cause this are using too little coffee grounds and too much water, or using a flat bottom coffee filter. When it comes to a pour-over, it really should only take about 3 minutes to brew for dark roasts and 3-4 minutes for light roasts. You want to increase the number of grounds you use or change the coffee … [Read more...]

The Comandante has been out for some time, is it still worth it? It is now in the mark 3 stage and it still has a minimalistic profile. It still, just like others, has an adjustable knob to increase or decrease coarse-ness. However, the speed is a a little slower than it's competitors. The consistency is still above the rest. Even with an electric grinder. The grinder even has an add-on if you … [Read more...]

A cappuccino, macchiato and a latte all start with a double espresso. Local custom usually dictates the variety of interpretations and the nuances of the recipes. So the recipes vary by geographic location. A cappuccino is traditionally a morning drink and it consists of a double espresso with a small portion of steamed milk. But the primary volume of "milk" in a cappuccino is milk foam. A … [Read more...]