The best temperature for Espresso is between 195°F and 205°F (90°C to 96°C). This temperature range ensures the grounds are extracted properly, producing a flavorful and balanced shot. Too hot and you’ll scorch those delicate coffee oils, leaving a bitter mess. Too cold and you’ll underextract, ending up with a thin and watery shot. In … Read more
The best grind size for espresso is fine. Fine grind size is used in Espresso as it has a larger surface area and allows for a more efficient extraction of flavor and aroma compounds from the coffee. In addition, a finer grind can be more effective at creating the pressure that is necessary for brewing … Read more
Dialing in espresso is a process of tweaking many aspects of the espresso-making procedure, such as the coffee quantity, water ratio, and grind size, until the finished shot satisfies your preferences for taste and quality. Finding the ideal settings will require some trial and error, but once you do, you’ll be able to recreate that … Read more
The main difference is “Americano” is a type of black coffee prepared by adding hot water to concentrated Espresso shots. While “Black coffee” is a more general term that can refer to any type of coffee that does not contain milk or cream. It can be made using any brewing method, such as drip, French … Read more
A single espresso is typically about 1-1.25 ounces of liquid extracted from 7-9 grams of finely ground coffee, whereas double espresso is about 2-2.25 ounces of liquid extracted from 14-18 grams of finely ground coffee. In this article, I’ll break down the key contrasts between a solo one-ounce espresso versus a full two-ounce double shot. … Read more
The Keurig coffee makers are not known for brewing the best coffee but for brewing coffee with great convenience and ease using K coffee pods. Since K cups are more expensive than regular coffee grounds, you may be tempted to use ground coffee in Keurig or you might want to use it if you run … Read more
Although Keurig coffee makers are incredibly convenient, they are often criticized by coffee snobs for brewing weak or watery coffee. To counter that, Keurig started incorporating “strong brew buttons” in their latest models, especially the higher-end ones. So, What does the strong button do on a Keurig? Keurig’s strong button actually slows down the brewing … Read more
The quality of water you use in your Keurig can significantly impact the quality of your coffee drink. Bad water can easily ruin the taste of coffee. After all brewed coffee is 98% water. It’s always a best practice to use filtered or bottled water in Keurig. As well as preparing the most flavorful cup … Read more
Nespresso machines are convenient, but convenience comes at a cost. Nespresso coffee capsules are significantly more expensive than regular coffee grounds. Key Takeaways Let’s discuss how to use your own coffee grounds in Nespresso and whether it is even feasible to do this. Keep reading till the end to find out why I don’t recommend … Read more
Nespresso machines are known for rich and concentrated espresso shots with a thick layer of crema. However, we are not always in the mood for strong espresso shots; sometimes we crave a smooth 8 oz cup of coffee. Yes, Nespresso Vertuo machines make regular 8-oz servings of coffee, and they manufacture coffee mug-sized capsules as … Read more