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I've been learning about espresso and extraction a lot and almost most people who teach it will say that a well balanced shot can be a mix of flavours and sweet should be a part of it. But if all you can taste is sour or bitter then it's over/under extracted.
Okay fellow home baristas, I've been watching the first round of the World Barista Championship hosted in Milan with 38 contestants from around the world, including our very own USA Champ, Andrea Allen from Onyx Coffee Lab.
I have a question; Let's assume these are some of the...
So, a friend of mine is originally from Kenya, and he has family that own a coffee plantation. They are coming for a visit and he asked them to bring me some coffee to roast, and it sounds like what they are bringing is going to be cherries straight from the tree. Which should...
Just received some bean cellars from Weber Workshops. As with any of their products IMHO, the design and attention to detail is amazing. Every aspect is brilliantly thought out and I love their aesthetic choices. My wife stopped at the bar last night and asked Are those new? I...
We recently purchased a flat in the UK. I currently have an Olympia Club which is still wired as a 220V machine that I was planning on bringing and keeping there. My plan is to drain the boiler, remove the group and lever, and then take the main body of the machine as carry-on...
I'm curious about whether anyone arranges an espresso setup in their garage or workshop, and if they have any tips?
I'd love to experiment with some lever machines or big top-end grinders like the Ditting 807, but there's no way to set aside space in my kitchen, especially with...
On first blush, it seems like more people here at HB are chasing the perfect espresso shot more than they are chasing the perfect brewed coffee. Why do you think more people are focused on espresso? Are people chasing different flavors, or textures? Is espresso more flexible...
Just a tip. If you're not getting the battery life you're used to on your Acaia scale, contact their customer service.
The battery life on my Luna had gotten so bad that I was about ready to chunk it and go find a $50 Amazon special. I actually sent it in once before not...
Perhaps there is an answer or discussion on the forum about it, if there is, send me a link. If not, perhaps someone has the answer - why are all coffee/jewelry scales made to be used with AA or AAA batteries, and not with button batteries. I don't know if every kitchen...
Figured it might be worthwhile to have a general thread for anything coffee newsworthy. Not focused on memes, gags, or the craziest thing I've seen today thread. So if you find and want to share something noteworthy in the world of coffee without the need to start a separate...
