Do you always need to stir coffee when using bottomless?
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Hi All, i was wondering when making latte or cappuccino using the bottomless portafilter do you use a spoon to stir the espresso first then pour in the milk or just mix milk to espresso immediately?
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At the rate your pouring the milk in to sink it below the surface of the espresso before slowing your pour there seems to be more than enough mixing going on in my opinion to not stir.
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What are you trying to accomplish? I don't stir at all....ever. If the variegation on the surface of the shot is dramatic and I want to make beautiful art, I swirl the cup gently for a second to smooth out the crema coloration before pouring in the milk. But other than that, I don't see any reason to disturb the shot before pouring the milk.Jacksen wrote:Hi All, i was wondering when making latte or cappuccino using the bottomless portafilter do you use a spoon to stir the espresso first then pour in the milk or just mix milk to espresso immediately?
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I was told that using bottomless filter means espresso is not mixed as well as using the spouted where the liquid does not fall straight down , helping with the flavors mix together. I want to accomplish a more balanced,thorough shot .
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This is more true for straight espresso. Back when I used a bottomless I just had an oversized espresso cup and swirled it.Jacksen wrote:I was told that using bottomless filter means espresso is not mixed as well as using the spouted where the liquid does not fall straight down , helping with the flavors mix together. I want to accomplish a more balanced,thorough shot .
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When pulling bottomless for straight espresso, I like to decant it (pull shot in shot glass, pour into demi). This really mixes up the espresso and removes that gritty-like texture from bottomless PFs.
For milk drinks, I just swirl it a bunch.
For milk drinks, I just swirl it a bunch.
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I'll never understand this. Unless you just enjoy licking the crema from the shot glasses.
Jack
Jack
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I always swirl around the espresso in the cup before adding this milk. I find this helps integrate the crema and prevent excess bitterness in the top layer.
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The real treat is licking the bottom of the basket, that's where all the good stuff is. Works best with VSTs. Better yet, the bottom of a chrome plated portafilter is a taste-bud overload.JR_Germantown wrote:I'll never understand this. Unless you just enjoy licking the crema from the shot glasses.
Jack
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Doesn't everybody?JR_Germantown wrote:I'll never understand this. Unless you just enjoy licking the crema from the shot glasses.