So what do you all use for bean storage? I have been using a plastic container with a valve and hand pump to create a partial vacuum, but I'm curious how you folks manage yours.
I use
Friis canisters. They have a one-way filter which allows CO2 out, but no oxygen in. It's especially useful for those who roast their own, as freshly roasted coffee must rest 2-4 days while off-gassing the CO2. The valve allows the CO2 out, and as it exits the canister, it forces the O2 out while the coffee is resting. Of course, once you open the canister to access the coffee, some air is allowed in.
HEY...HEY...HEY
November 8 is
National Cappuccino Day! (Would I make this up!?)
So for you Cappuccino lovers..tomorrow is YOUR day.!
As a public service to those unfamiliar with such espresso based drinks...below is a silly little blog on the difference between Cappuccino and Latte.
Cappuccinos and Lattes: What's the difference?
Posted By: Nick Brown
Posted At: Oct 11, 2012 at 5:07 PM
Related Categories: Coffee Talk
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If I had to venture a guess, Id say that your first trip to a cafe might have been a little baffling. When half the items on the menu are in another language, things can get a little confusing. Sometimes too, coffee houses will come up with their own names, which only adds to the bedlam.
Taking a step back from the Dunkaccinos and Frappuccinos and all the other kinds of ccinos out there, we decided to take some time to focus on the infinitely less gimmicky forerunners of these drinks, the Cappuccino and the Latte.
For a Cappuccino, it's all about proper proportions. Regardless of the actual volume of your drink, what you want to do is make sure that you add equal parts of espresso, steamed milk, and foam, so that each makes up 1/3 of the drink.
With Lattes the portions are a little less strict. Pretty much you add your shot to a cup and fill the rest of it with steamed milk. So, say you have an 8oz cup, you add your shot which we'll say is about 1oz, so that means you should add about 6oz of milk. The amount of milk is really going to depend on your glass, so the Latte allows for more flexibility in its preparation.
For an even more in-depth look, follow the link here to see Morgan and our resident Espresso Professor Mark Jackson discuss the differences between a Latte and a Cappuccino," and to learn how to make one for yourself!
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