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I've been reading up on how to calculate extraction yield % and the formula uses TDS %. I have not purchased any coffee specific TDS meter or refractometer. I currently have a spare TDS meter for a high end RO/DI unit and also a lab grade refractometer for salt water. (I have a...
Scored a almost new Krups Moka brew KM468 from a friend. It's built like a tank , has its own filter and makes a pressurized brew. Total brew capacity is almost 32 oz I believe. But when I just make a 10oz cup, the brew tastes almost watery and bland as it takes only...
Hi,
I am looking for advice about my coffee situation.
I run a small bakery. One of our selling points is that we make everything from scratch with local ingredients--so part of our brand is to have high quality items. We are very small and most of our customers are not sitting...
I have occasionally use my Espro Press for coffee when I was in the mood for other than espresso, but even with the dual filters on the Espro, the coffee was always a little bit muddy. Taste was good, but it wasn't a pretty cup.
I would kindly like to ask something, I know taste is king in the coffee world and we should experiment until we find that taste we personally like, but I have a question:
Every morning I do an Americano with my Chemex. The quantity that I use is a ratio of 1:16. I...
Is grind size for Kalita coarser than V60 or finer?
I have the Baratza Virtuoso+ and I find that grind size at 15 (recommended by Baratza) chokes the filter and brewing time is more than 5 minutes. I tried using grind setting to 18 and it reduces the time...
As a barista, I primarily drink the coffee that I prepare for myself at the shop, but on my days off I have been experimenting with fun ways to brew at home. I know that I want to start making pour overs but there are so many options and I have no clue which to purchase! I have...
Is there a certain technique for using a hand grinder like the M47 to maximize uniformity? I use it primarily for pourover and would like to cut down on the amount of fines I'm producing. Am I doing it wrong by just dumping the beans in the hopper and going to town?
I recently received my kickstarter backed Ukeg Nitro from Growlerwerks! Before this I have not had any experience making nitro, but I have made coffee pretty much every other way possible. I have to say I am pretty impressed by the build quality and easy of use....
