07 August 2008 17:00
Moka Pot, How To Use A Moka Pot, Stovetop Espresso Maker, Espresso Coffee
There is an art to making coffee in a moka pot that includes the amount of water, the amount and grind of the coffee, the compactness of the coffee grounds in the filter and the heat of the water used to brew it. It is possible to make excellent coffee without any acidity or bitterness in a moka pot if you follow a simple procedures
The Golden Rule: Making Espresso on Your Espresso Machine
Golden Rule
CliffsNotes Version
DOUBLE SHOT: Equals 2 to 2.5 fluid ounces of water pulled through approximately 14 grams of ground coffee in about 20 to 25 seconds.
SINGLE SHOT: Equals 1 to 1.5 fluid ounces of water pulled through approximately 7 grams of ground coffee in about 20 to 25 seconds.
Start timing your “extraction” (the shot you are making) when you hit the brew button, and always tamp (pack the coffee into the portafilter basket) with about 30lbs. of pressure.
Making Espresso: Rituals and Techniques for Brewing
The Golden Rule
Double shot = 2 to 2.5 ounces in 20 to 25 seconds
06 August 2008 04:00
Preparation - Some rules to prepare a coffee in a bar
At the base of the preparation of an espresso there are some rules that barmen and apprentices must follow.
06 August 2008 03:00
Preparation - Coffee prepared with mocha
Here are ten rules to prepare a real Italian coffee with mocha. Following these little suggestions, you will better appreciate your home-made coffee
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