was the use of a light roast a result of not having an espresso roast available?
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was the use of a light roast a result of not having an espresso roast available?
Mostly. I don't like dark roast that much, prefer medium, and for pourovers I like light. So much more forgiving to make a dark espresso. For me (my lack of skill) and my machine, with anything light or light/medium I will pull a bunch of bad shots before I get to an average one. I just add milk to the bad ones so I am not wasting them.
Reminder to all to try the “Ross droplet” technique for improved extraction of your coffee beans. A little spritz of water to the beans prior to grinding can go a long way.
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Study seems to confirm secret ingredient for better coffee | CNN
New research explores coffee connoisseurs’ long-held belief that adding a little water to the beans at the right moment could make a difference in the results.
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enjoying a very nice coffee this morning, the coffee being a surprise Christmas gift
It's from Rwanda; bright, fruit focused, sort of a wine-like mouthfeel, and just really nice to sip.
On Saturday a couple of youngsters I know had unexpectedly stopped by; out riding their bikes and found themselves nearby my place and had decided to say hello, so they said. After they had left, I discovered a small package sitting in front of my computer.....I suspect their mother was involved in selecting the coffee
Reminder to all to try the “Ross droplet” technique for improved extraction of your coffee beans. A little spritz of water to the beans prior to grinding can go a long way.
Study seems to confirm secret ingredient for better coffee | CNN
New research explores coffee connoisseurs’ long-held belief that adding a little water to the beans at the right moment could make a difference in the results.
Crazy, they are finding more spritz's are actually better now. RDT and WDT what will be next?
Enjoying Tarte Tatin and a soothing mug of coffee from Honduras, served with organic hot milk earlier this afternoon.
A filthy afternoon - the lights were put on by 3.30-(15.30), requires a coffee.
Thus, I am sipping a warming mug of the last of the Honduran coffee with organic hot milk.
Thus, I am sipping a warming mug of the last of the Honduran coffee with organic hot milk.
Disgusting here too. Enjoying 100% pure Kona coffee from the Mamalahoa Estate. It's rich, balanced and tropical according to the packaging, and I do not disagree.
it's a sunny morning here and I'm enjoying some of my current supply of Ethiopian coffee.....and putting off chores that need to be done until later
Enjoy.
These are the sort of days when coffee is more than a necessity.
Enjoy your coffee and your sunshine.
Got home from a week away (son has been house minding, feeding the cat and re-arranging the household network so he can play his games on the big TV). Went to make coffee (Jeds, from the house of Douwe Egberts, the people who make Moccona). The milk was off. Had to make do with some UHT Lactose-free milk, which is not quite the same.
The Jeds beans are nice, but only because I was able to get them at half price.
The Jeds beans are nice, but only because I was able to get them at half price.
No, UHT milk is never the same, unfortunately, which is why I mostly tend to take my coffee black when abroad.
Now it goes in return - no good fit for my porta filter.
See what ideas will come next? Maybe not buying it online until I know.
Might take a check down town.
No complains on my espresso or my new cups though - perfect 👍🏻
Sipping a coffee from El Salvador, served with organic hot milk on this dismal, late December afternoon.
Very tasty, and welcome.
Very tasty, and welcome.
Sipping an evening coffee from El Salvador, served with organic hot milk and organic double cream.