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What is the function of the espresso extraction pad filter paper? How to improve the uniformity of extraction when making Espresso?

What is the function of the espresso extraction pad filter paper? How to improve the uniformity of extraction when making Espresso?

What Qianjie wants to share today is how to make the extraction of espresso relatively uniform. Because it is well known that when making coffee, the uniformity of extraction can affect the texture of a cup of coffee. At the same extraction rate, if the uniformity of extraction is relatively high, then the taste of the coffee will be relatively balanced and taste

Three tips for adjusting espresso on rainy days! Quickly find the right water temperature, powder, and grinding ratio for espresso!

Three tips for adjusting espresso on rainy days! Quickly find the right water temperature, powder, and grinding ratio for espresso!

Guangzhou has been covered by dark clouds for several days in a row, making it very sultry. Qianjie opened the weather forecast and found that it would almost rain for a while, so what does this mean? This means that the rainy season is coming that will scare baristas! As we all know! Espresso can be said to be very difficult to adjust on rainy days!

How to tell if coffee is under-extracted or over-extracted? How much coffee liquid is most suitable for espresso extraction?

How to tell if coffee is under-extracted or over-extracted? How much coffee liquid is most suitable for espresso extraction?

Friends often share on the Internet some tips based on his years of extraction experience. These tips have different functions. Some can help us determine the node to stop extraction, and some can make coffee exhaust and extract more evenly. In short, it can help us make a good cup of coffee.

How much does the water temperature and grinding ratio of soe American coffee take? How much hot water should you add to American coffee best with espresso?

How much does the water temperature and grinding ratio of soe American coffee take? How much hot water should you add to American coffee best with espresso?

Two days ago, didn't Qianjie share the reasons why American coffee suffers? Then a friend wrote privately to Qianjie saying that he had a cup of American coffee that looked like juice in a coffee shop outside, asking Qianjie if he could produce an issue of this type of American production. Share. So this is what Qianjie wants to share today: how to make a cup and drink it like

Is it necessary to buy a cloth powder for an espresso machine? Why should we evenly distribute the powder when extracting espresso?

Is it necessary to buy a cloth powder for an espresso machine? Why should we evenly distribute the powder when extracting espresso?

In the past, the process of making a cup of espresso was very simple. We just needed to use the handle to pick up the right amount of coffee powder from the bean grinder, then smooth the coffee powder with our fingers, and finally use a powder hammer to fill it and start. The extraction of coffee is over. But now it is much more cumbersome, and most cafes in the country are making concentrates

Is espresso stored overnight in the refrigerator harmful to your body? Is frozen coffee better than freshly ground coffee?

Is espresso stored overnight in the refrigerator harmful to your body? Is frozen coffee better than freshly ground coffee?

There are often friends who ask Xiangjie about the question of "Can you drink espresso overnight?" The reason comes from the fact that they are in a hurry to go out in the morning and have no time to grind freshly brewed coffee, so they want to brew the coffee several days in advance, so that you can carry coffee directly to work when you go out in the morning. Be reasonable, if it is

Why is the espresso extraction ratio 1:2? Espresso extraction solution Water volume water temperature pressure powder amount Share!

Why is the espresso extraction ratio 1:2? Espresso extraction solution Water volume water temperature pressure powder amount Share!

Friends often report to Qianjie that they have bought a new coffee machine but don't know how to make a standard cup of espresso. I don't know how much powder should be used, how much liquid weight should be extracted, and how long it will take. Even if you follow the popular extraction formula such as "extract 36ml of coffee liquor with 18g of powder", you finally get

What is the difference between raw, refined and full espresso coffee? How to extract espresso and taste good?

What is the difference between raw, refined and full espresso coffee? How to extract espresso and taste good?

Many chain coffee shops have an espresso base choice. The choice mentioned here on Qianjie does not refer to coffee beans, but the type of espresso. Take the world's most well-known coffee chain brands for example. Their espresso coffee is available in three different categories: original extract, essence, and full extract. but

How to make espresso dumplings? Can I eat coffee and glutinous rice balls together?

How to make espresso dumplings? Can I eat coffee and glutinous rice balls together?

Today is the winter solstice, so Qianjie is here to wish everyone: Winter! To! Hurry! Happy! As we all know, the Winter Solstice is not only a solar term, it is also an important festival. On important days, there will always be some special food culture. For example, in the south where Qianjie is located, a pot of round sweet glutinous rice will be cooked during the winter solstice.

Save the unformed and stagnant powder cakes in one second! What is the problem with stagnant water in the powder bowl of the espresso machine?

Save the unformed and stagnant powder cakes in one second! What is the problem with stagnant water in the powder bowl of the espresso machine?

Recently, a friend asked Qianjie. He said that he discovered a problem while extracting espresso coffee. After removing the handle after extracting and concentrating, he saw that there was a lot of water in the powder bowl, and the powder cake that was knocked out was not complete. It was soft and wet. He asked what caused this situation? (Kua

What is the difference between a single flour bowl and a double flour bowl? Is 1 shot coffee a single espresso or a double?

What is the difference between a single flour bowl and a double flour bowl? Is 1 shot coffee a single espresso or a double?

When buying a coffee machine, a single powder bowl and a double powder bowl are usually included, so that we can switch between them according to different needs. The limited amount of powder used in a single bowl is 9 - 11g, which is used to extract a single serving of espresso; while the limited amount of powder used in a double bowl is 18 - 22g.

How to drink espresso? Do you drink espresso directly or mix it with water and milk?

How to drink espresso? Do you drink espresso directly or mix it with water and milk?

Many people's impressions of espresso are the bases of various well-known fancy coffees, such as latte bases, American bases, Australian white bases, or cappuccino bases, etc. Because the concentration of espresso is too high, many people are not used to drinking it, so they can only add a large amount of various condiments to it to dilute its

Do I have to use a scale to make espresso by hand? Why do professional baristas use electronic scales?

Do I have to use a scale to make espresso by hand? Why do professional baristas use electronic scales?

Whether it's hand-brewed coffee or espresso, Qianjie uses an electronic scale to measure when taking beans and extracting them. Some friends will not understand it very well after seeing it at the Qianjie store, because they think that making a cup of coffee does not need to be so complicated and cumbersome. Just like an experienced chef cooking, use simple

Why do I have to pay more for SOE coffee? What is the difference between SOE and Italian spelling? What does SOE mean in espresso?

Why do I have to pay more for SOE coffee? What is the difference between SOE and Italian spelling? What does SOE mean in espresso?

When you go to a cafe and want to order an American or dairy coffee, you often face two options: one is the default Italian mix, and the other is SOE that requires additional money. At this time, some people may wonder, Why is this "SOE" competing more expensive? Where is it expensive? SOE coffee, how the hell is it?

What is the ratio of water to coffee in American coffee? What beans are the best for American coffee? What is the best espresso for American coffee?

What is the ratio of water to coffee in American coffee? What beans are the best for American coffee? What is the best espresso for American coffee?

American coffee is black coffee that can be made by simply adding a certain amount of water to the espresso. There was neither too high difficulty in obtaining materials nor complicated operations, which once made people think that American coffee was very simple to make. But in fact, it is true... American coffee making

What is the three-hand tempering method? How to make espresso quickly? What are the tips for making espresso parameters?

What is the three-hand tempering method? How to make espresso quickly? What are the tips for making espresso parameters?

As we all know! The state of coffee beans and weather are constantly changing every day, which will directly affect the extraction of espresso and make the taste of coffee different every day due to these changes. If we want coffee to maintain the same taste, we have to adjust parameters to correct the taste of coffee. And this is

How to improve the strength and taste of espresso? What is the powder-to-liquid ratio used to extract espresso?

How to improve the strength and taste of espresso? What is the powder-to-liquid ratio used to extract espresso?

From the perspective of extraction, whether a cup of espresso is good depends first on the choice of coffee beans, secondly on the flavor and concentration of the concentration, and finally on the ratio of materials, temperature and other details. Among them, concentrated production has troubled many family coffee makers because of various emergencies. For example, by

Why does the coffee maker throw out the first cup of espresso? How to clean a preheated espresso machine?

Why does the coffee maker throw out the first cup of espresso? How to clean a preheated espresso machine?

I don't know if you have ever seen this kind of picture. The barista just started the machine in the morning, but he didn't drink the first concentrated extract. Instead, he poured it into the sewer "ruthlessly" and continued to extract another handful of coffee. When a customer sees it, he will ask why? Do you have to do this if you make your own coffee at home? Why did the first cup

How to make bubble ice American so that it will not spill over? Share 5 tips for making bubbly coffee! How to make cold extract sparkling coffee? Do I have to add espresso to bubbly coffee?

How to make bubble ice American so that it will not spill over? Share 5 tips for making bubbly coffee! How to make cold extract sparkling coffee? Do I have to add espresso to bubbly coffee?

With its unique taste and unique taste, carbonated coffee occupies a place in the hearts of many friends. As a result, carbonated coffee has become an indispensable part of most coffee shop menus. For example, lemon bubble American, apple cold extract American, tonic American, etc., are all popular in coffee today.

Why do people drink ice water before drinking coffee? Why does espresso go with a cup of ice water? How to better drink coffee flavor?

Why do people drink ice water before drinking coffee? Why does espresso go with a cup of ice water? How to better drink coffee flavor?

"By using ice water to gargle, we can better taste a cup of coffee and more easily capture its delicate flavor. "This is a saying that has always been circulating in the circle. So we can often see some customers in cafes asking for a cup of ice water from the barista after ordering coffee. The main purpose is

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