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- June 5th, 2013, 6:21 am
- Forum: Tips and Techniques
- Replies: 3
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Permeate free milk
Hi guys, A recent trip to Melbourne for the Melbourne International Coffee Expo was an eye opener. It was a wonderful experience. Cafe hopping is a must there. While cafe hopping around, I noticed that many of the cafes there are using permeate free milk. It was good, light yet creamy. Does anyone u...
- April 2nd, 2013, 10:19 pm
- Forum: Tips and Techniques
- Replies: 5
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Old coffee - grind coarser or finer
Hi all, Recently I overheard a debate between two baristas on whether old coffee should be grind finer or coarser. One of baristas said as the coffee gets older, it is better to use more coffee and grind coarser while the other barista said it's better to grind finer and use less coffee. What do you...
- November 21st, 2012, 9:41 pm
- Forum: Tips and Techniques
- Replies: 3
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Determining correct brew pressure without pressure gauge
Hi guys, is there any ways we can use to tell if the pressure is at 9 bar without using the pressure gauge?
- July 5th, 2012, 11:45 pm
- Forum: Tips and Techniques
- Replies: 4
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Latte vs flat white
Hi all, I've visited several cafes recently for the past few days and I found that most places make good lattes but not flat whites. I asked some of the baristas and they said the differences between a latte and flat white is just the amount of froth, with latte having more froth and flat white less...
- June 18th, 2012, 10:14 am
- Forum: Tips and Techniques
- Replies: 13
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A smooth looking but flat tasting milk
Guess what? I managed to achieve that creamy taste in the milk! It was all along a technical problem I'm facing. Although I still can't consistently get it right but that first taste of creamy milk done by my own was simply awesome! A big thanks to you guys!
- June 6th, 2012, 11:03 am
- Forum: Tips and Techniques
- Replies: 13
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A smooth looking but flat tasting milk
hi guys, been busy for the past couple of days and finally tomorrow, i'll time for my machine! i guess i have missed this part of frothing of dipping the steam wand deeper and stay for a few seconds before stopping. i try to cut it earlier as i'm afraid of getting the milk too hot.... what i
- May 31st, 2012, 11:25 am
- Forum: Tips and Techniques
- Replies: 13
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A smooth looking but flat tasting milk
Hi to all the fellow coffee lovers, Having been a coffee lover for a year or so, I've finally bought a Synesso Cyncra single group head machine. It was a mean beauty ( I love it!) Having spent the last few months practising pulling shots and frothing milk, I've found that frothing is a big problem f...