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Had an unexpected result this morning when I opened a bag of Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic Espresso. I thought the beans looked quite light for what I was expecting but I haven't had this in a few years.
I decided to measure it in my Roast Vision and got quite a shock. It...
After having been at this for a while now, I have had enough time to evaluate a variety of roasters. I consider these two to be, by far, the best roasters available. I know this is purely my opinion.. That said, they put more time and effort into their supply chain and roasting...
I have an order arriving from Spella today, Signature and Rossalina Espresso blends. Looking for espresso brew parameters anyone has had good success with as well as any tips for these beans as a starting point. Also appreciate any insight on rest period needed.
I just happened upon this roaster and I'm so excited to give them a try. They have a great assortment of beans and will roast them to your specifications from Cinnamon to Italian, and anywhere in-between. What a great concept!
So I read an article regarding adding sugar to black POUROVER coffee I'm not speaking about espresso. The article was claiming that adding sugar Actually enhances and adds to the actual tasting notes in the coffee to a higher level Technically speaking. So what are your thoughts...
Using my Moka pot, I recently managed to separately extract about 5-10mls of golden frothy sweet smelling caramel/vanilla flavoured liquid - that didn't taste or smell anything remotely like coffee!
This happened after I had finished brewing and poured out the yield,...
Royal Coffee has released an eBook The Coffee Fermentation Flavor Continuum and is having a class in Oakland on March 9th: The Power of Fermentation & the People's Palate .
I've already signed up for an escape room experience with the family on March 9th so I won't be able to...
I'd love to expand my palate of UK based darker/chocolatey/nutty roasters.
I don't have much to start... Redber's Sumatra Mandheling Dark Roast is really good but in my experience ages extremely quickly and then becomes average.
I am a novice espresso brewer and am working to gain knowledge and skills in the dark (or light) art. I am upgrading my espresso equipment after purchasing an entry-level grinder and single-boiler machine.
Until I get my new grinder and dual-broiler up and running, I have...
