How to approach brewing different coffees

Each week at Prodigal we get a few messages along the lines of “how should I brew x coffee?” These messages imply some confusion about coffee brewing. I receive many messages about roasting with a similar implication.If you have several non-defective coffees, all roasted to similar degrees, there is no need to change anything other than the grind setting when brewing each coffee. If you spend time on internet forums, you’ll read countless posts by people who believe they need a wildly different approach to optimize different coffees.In the days before the coffee refractometer, it was common to see baristas require 40-60 minutes to dial in a coffee each morning. For reasons I don’t understand, many baristas felt compelled to adjust dose, temperature, ratio, and shot time each day, despite always using coffee of a similar roast level, and sometimes the exact same coffee, each day. The coffee refractometer was instrumental in teaching baristas how various brewing parameters affect

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The Filter3 basket is here!

I’m pleased to announce my long-awaited Filter3 basket is now available. The basket is compatible with the Decent Espresso machine and produces flawless filter-coffee extractions at the touch of a button. Each basket comes with 100 bespoke filters. The filter paper is cut from the same paper as the NextLevel Pulsar filters. This filter paper offers a unique combination of low flow resistance and high fines-carrying capacity. Please note that the vast majority of espresso-sized filter papers on the market will not work well with Filter3. The filter3 basket will fit other 58mm espresso machines, but will only produce g

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What Is Milk Texturing – An Introduction to Texturing Milk for Coffee Drinks

Milk texturing is crucial in creating coffee beverages like cappuccinos and lattes. First appearing in the late 19th century, milk texturing gained greater popularity later, with latte art. Milk texturing alters the coffee\'s mouthfeel, flavor, and visual appeal through techniques like steaming for a velvety texture or frothing for a lighter feel. This article delves into the history, roles, and science of milk texturing, and its role in the coffee industry.Article brought to you by Brew Espresso Coffee. Check them for more espresso articles.

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The Caffè By Mr. Espresso Introduces Limited Time Vietnames Egg Coffee

This article is from the coffee website Sprudge at http://sprudge.com. This is the RSS feed version. The drink is available now through Saturday, March 2, 2024. 

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Sir Anthony Hopkins Did A Super Bowl Commercial For Cold Brew

This article is from the coffee website Sprudge at http://sprudge.com. This is the RSS feed version. The Super Bowl commercial for SToK Cold Brew sees Anthony Hopkins donning a mascot outfit for a soccer team owned by Ryan Reynold and Rob McElhenney.

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Sprudge In Florence! Join Us At Accademia Del Caffe Espresso For A But First, Coffee Book Event

This article is from the coffee website Sprudge at http://sprudge.com. This is the RSS feed version. Join Sprudge co-founder Jordan Michelman on Thursday, February 22nd at La Marzocco\'s Accademia del Caffe Espresso in Florence, Italy for a special presentation of But First, Coffee.

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Hawaiʻi Coffee Roasters’ Unique Place in the Global Coffee Scene

A view of the Pacific Ocean from Hala Tree’s coffee farm in Captain Cook, Hawai’i. Courtesy of Hala Tree.   When most of us think of Hawaiʻi, we think of perfect beaches, iconic sunsets and unparalleled relaxation. When coffee lovers think of Hawaiʻi, “Kona” is often the first word that comes to mind. But while the Hawaiian Islands are, indeed, a paradise, they’re also a place where coffee is a critical part of the economy — an economy that’s been hammered over the past few years by the Covid-19 pandemic and by devastating wildfires, not to mention agricultural pests and diseases specific to the coffee industry. This month, we not only take a look at the islands’ coffees — roasted by locals — we also scope out what residents, most of whom can’t afford to buy Hawaiʻi-grown coffee for daily drinking — like to have in their morning cup. Brandon von Damitz of Big Island Coffee Roasters surveying coffee trees at Silver Cloud Farm. Courtesy of Braden Tavelli.

https://www.coffeereview.com/hawaii-coffee/