Also known as espresso distribution tools, coffee distribution tools allow you to spread ground coffee evenly inside a portafilter. These tools can be used by both home baristas and professionals. They promise to improve an espresso-making routine as well as make it more consistent. Wondering whether you should invest in one of these nifty tools? …
Water quality can often go overlooked when establishing a coffee set-up at home or in a commercial environment. Also, the approach to water in the coffee world varies widely. Depending on geographical location, beans, and personal preference, coffee drinkers often won’t notice a huge difference in their morning cup by changing the water. However, if …
Isn’t there something about the perfect espresso served in the perfect espresso cup? High-quality espresso cups elevate every sip by providing the ergonomics and heat retention needed for warm, rich coffee. The challenge comes down to finding a set of coffee shop-quality espresso cups that you can use at home. The material used is one …
A bottomless portafilter allows you to troubleshoot coffee as it is being extracted. This can help you master your coffee technique and brew an espresso shot that is perfectly balanced. In addition, bottomless portafilters are also able to produce more crema than traditional portafilters. To get the best results from your bottomless portafilter, it is …
Coffee storage is a topic that has been debated greatly. Many experts and coffee lovers agree that one of the best ways to store your coffee beans is by using a purpose-built coffee storage container. Coffee canisters come in a variety of sizes and materials. They help block UV rays, prevent oxygen from reaching your …
Is a screaming kettle waking up your house or interrupting important Zoom meetings? While there’s no such thing as a silent kettle, you can significantly reduce the noise created when making tea or coffee by upgrading to a whisper-quiet kettle. An electric kettle with a sound-muffling design provides a quiet, rapid boil for tea and …
Brewing scales are getting smarter by the minute and they come in a variety of shapes and sizes. When looking for a brewing scale, it can be difficult to know which is best for your specific needs. For me personally, I brew mostly espressos and smaller manual brewing methods. Therefore, I don’t need a big …
Taking the step into the world of pour-over coffee can really help bring out some more nuanced flavours that speciality coffee can hold, but adjusting to a more delicate style of coffee brewing generally means investing in more precision equipment to deliver consistent results. Pour-over coffee is generally brewed using something like a Hario V60, …
There are many factors that go into brewing a perfect cup of coffee. Finding an ideal ratio between water to coffee grounds is one of those factors. While it’s easy to eyeball the amount of coffee needed, a precise measurement can be the very thing that takes your coffee to the next level. A quality …
Finding the best milk pitcher for latte art can be challenging. The professional barista-style milk pitcher is now found in many different shapes and sizes, all designed with something slightly different in mind, but all aimed at creating either better milk texture or an optimised pouring experience. These two details are the most important factors …