Questions tagged [brewing-process]
Questions on the process of turning coffee beans into a beverage.
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What is the difference between Melange and Cappuccino?
Melange is the most popular coffee beverage in Vienna, Austria and surrounding. It's preparation and look is in my humble opinion exactly the same as Cappuccino. You use an espresso shot, create some ...
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Coffee Bean Vs Espresso Bean
What is the difference between beans intended for coffee use vs beans intended for espresso? My understanding is the beans come from the same plants as mentioned previously but they are prepared ...
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How do various factors interact in preparation? [closed]
Obviously, differencies in a bunch of parameters yield variance in flavour and acidity? This is not only temperature, but also time (from the rapid espresso to Cezve to all-nighter cold brews), amount ...
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How do I know when to stop pulling my shot?
I have a manual espresso machine. I have to turn the pump on and off with a switch and judge when to stop by myself.
How do I judge when the best point is to stop pulling the shot? Do I do it by ...
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Procedure for making a Caffe Americano
When making a Caffe Americano, does it matter whether you put the hot water or espresso in first? This is not a complicated drink to make, but I've seen it prepared both ways.
If it does matter, why ...
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What do I need to start cold-brewing?
After reading Cory Doctorow's Homeland, I started wondering about making my own coldbrew; it sounds delicious :)
What do I need to start my own cold-brew?
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Can coffee pods be brewed in cup?
I have a plenty of coffee pods but our coffee machine is currently broken.
Can I simply drop the coffee pod into the cup and deluge it with hot water, such as tee bags, or how many people are ...
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Could preparation method make coffee more acidic?
This is more of a vague feeling than something I'm sure of, but from the many cups I've drunk, I have a feeling that when prepared in a french press, my coffee tastes a little more sour/acidic, ...
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Pouring technique for drip/pour over coffee
I would like to know how to make decent coffee using a drip (pour over) coffee.
The kit I bought was from Japan and I observe in espresso shops they tend to use a thin spout (or gooseneck) water ...
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What is coffee bloom
I make drip coffee (pour over for North Americans) at home and I would like to know: what exactly is coffee bloom?
When I pour the initial amount of water the grounds swell up, and sometimes there is ...
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What equipment do I need to make espresso at home?
Excuse the rookie question, but I am a newbie to coffee. (I blame my nationality; I grew up with tea. ;) )
What equipment, exactly, do I need to get from coffee beans to a cup of espresso that I can ...
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Do flavoured coffee beans need to be brewed at a different temperature?
I have in the past seen flavoured whole coffee beans on sale. Here is an example (though it was a roadside market stall where I saw them).
Do you need to brew the coffee at a lower temperature, or ...
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Downsides of brewing espresso with high pressure?
The Italian National Espresso Institute requires the following properties for a certified Espresso:
Water pressure: 9 bar ± 1
Percolation time: 25 seconds ± 5 seconds
I'm using a Quickmill Pegaso ...
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Is it necessary to keep a portafilter in the grouphead when not in use?
Some say that keeping a portafilter in the grouphead is both beneficial for the machine and affects the quality of the espresso (by keeping the portafilter warm).
Is this accurate? If so, what are ...
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Advantages and disadvantages of French press
Asking around, I've noticed that public opinion about the french press is rather mixed. I've heard people shun it and others praise it. I have never actually seen a decent explanation why though.
As ...
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Is it possible to burn coffee while brewing?
I know some people who refuse to drink in large coffee chains as they say that the coffee they produce tastes "burnt".
Is it actually possible to burn coffee while brewing, or is the flavour they're ...
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What machine is Caffe Vergnano using to make my coffee?
I went into Caffe Vergnano (a chain of coffee shops in London), and my cuppa was prepared with the following device:
From a rudimentary inspection, it seemed to be an arcanely constructed espresso ...
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How do I use this Indian coffee maker?
A friend gave me an Indian coffee maker, which looks like this:
It did not come with instructions - how do I use it?
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What is the ideal method/temp of brewing Turkish coffee in a Cezve?
Are there specific methods to brewing the perfect Turkish coffee and temperature to heat it to?
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What is the optimal length of time for pulling a shot of espresso?
Assuming:
The beans are ground correctly, and are of good quality
You have the right amount of grind in the basket
The grounds are tamped correctly
The machine is set to the correct temperature (90°C ...
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When making a long black, how long should hot water cool before adding espresso before combining?
A long black is made by pouring espresso into hot water-- effectively the reverse of an americano.
Is there an ideal amount of time, or an ideal temperature, at which the hot water should be allowed ...
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Is it necessary to allow a shot of espresso to rest before adding it to a drink?
After making a shot (or multiple shots) of espresso, there appears to be a lot of activity going on. The best I can compare it to, visually, is a pint of Guinness settling.
Is it best to allow the ...
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Why isn't coffee commonly sold in sachets, like tea bags?
I was wondering why single serving coffee sachets never really took off the way tea bags have. The only explanation I could find was that steeping coffee too long makes the coffee taste bad, but it ...
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How can I figure out how much caffeine is in my cup?
I haven't been able to find a good way to approximate the amount of caffeine in the coffee I make. Googling yields information like this Mayo Clinic article that mixes serving sizes and brewing ...
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Most moka pots don't work on my induction stove. How can I still use them?
Most moka pots don't work on my induction stove. How can I still use them?
I use a camping stove temporarily, but it requires me to buy gas refills every now and then. Is there an easier way?
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When to use stirring to increase extraction?
I often find that some methods of brewing for a particular implement differ on whether or not to stir the grounds at some point in the process.
I understand that stirring while brewing should ...
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How hot should water be to brew ground coffee directly in a cup?
I don't have a coffee press so I just brew ground coffee as you would tea: in the cup.
How hot should be the water to brew with this method? Should it be boiling, or a lower temperature?
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Upward size limit for espresso makers
In my, somewhat limited, experience with espresso machines they generally only produce a few shots of espresso per load.
Is this a technical limitation of espresso making or is it just that the ...
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How does the temperature of the water affect the taste of the coffee
Many methods of brewing coffee differ in the temperature of the water among other factors. Some people swear by cold-brewing, others do slow pour overs with piping hot water.
How exactly is coffee ...
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Does the hardness of water matter when making coffee?
I live in a hard water area and when brewing English Tea I can definitely taste and see the difference when compared to where I'm from, which is a soft water area.
Does the hardness of the water ...
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