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Crema in espresso: an overrated indicator?
TL;DR Crema is not a reliable indicator of quality: it mainly depends on bean freshness, roast level, and robusta content. A light-roast specialty coffee may have very little crema and...
Crema in espresso: an overrated indicator?
TL;DR Crema is not a reliable indicator of quality: it mainly depends on bean freshness, roast level, and robusta content. A light-roast specialty coffee may have very little crema and...
Nicaraguan coffee: Finca Bethania, between rain...
TL;DR Nicaragua produces specialty coffees mainly in the Jinotega and Matagalpa regions, at altitudes above 1,200m. Nicaraguan coffees are renowned for their sweetness, creamy body, and chocolatey and fruity notes....
Nicaraguan coffee: Finca Bethania, between rain...
TL;DR Nicaragua produces specialty coffees mainly in the Jinotega and Matagalpa regions, at altitudes above 1,200m. Nicaraguan coffees are renowned for their sweetness, creamy body, and chocolatey and fruity notes....
Which coffee beans for automatic machines? The ...
TL;DR: For an automatic machine, choose a medium roast, balanced whole bean coffee, preferably a stable blend. The coffee should be fresh (7 to 30 days after roasting). A specialty...
Which coffee beans for automatic machines? The ...
TL;DR: For an automatic machine, choose a medium roast, balanced whole bean coffee, preferably a stable blend. The coffee should be fresh (7 to 30 days after roasting). A specialty...
Colombian Coffee: terroirs, varieties, and what...
TL;DR: Colombian coffee is one of the most appreciated in the world for its balance, sweetness, and aromatic diversity. Its altitude, volcanic soil, double annual harvest, and the expertise of...
Colombian Coffee: terroirs, varieties, and what...
TL;DR: Colombian coffee is one of the most appreciated in the world for its balance, sweetness, and aromatic diversity. Its altitude, volcanic soil, double annual harvest, and the expertise of...
What is the SCA score for coffee? Full explanation
TL;DR The SCA score rates coffees out of 100 points according to precise criteria (aroma, acidity, body, balance, uniformity). A coffee must reach a minimum of 80 points to be...
What is the SCA score for coffee? Full explanation
TL;DR The SCA score rates coffees out of 100 points according to precise criteria (aroma, acidity, body, balance, uniformity). A coffee must reach a minimum of 80 points to be...
Homemade cold brew: recipe, coffee-to-water rat...
TL;DR: Cold brew is coffee steeped in cold water for 12 to 24 hours. Basic ratio: 1 part coffee to 8 parts water (ready-to-drink) or 1 part coffee to 4...
Homemade cold brew: recipe, coffee-to-water rat...
TL;DR: Cold brew is coffee steeped in cold water for 12 to 24 hours. Basic ratio: 1 part coffee to 8 parts water (ready-to-drink) or 1 part coffee to 4...