On the Concepts of some Common words in extraction

Blonding: describes the conversion of the liquid from dark brown with tiger stripes to uniform light yellow. This usually occurs in the last 1amp 3 stage, indicating that the extraction operation can be ended. The over-yellowing part of espresso has a light taste and almost no aroma. If it lasts too long, it will dilute the mellowness and is no longer a pleasant taste.

Channel effect (channeling): water flows rapidly through cracks in coffee cakes, resulting in thin, underextracted espresso. When this happens, a yellowing stripe is often seen in the coffee stream; sometimes the channel effect leaves a pencil lead-sized hole in the coffee cake.

Coffee oil (Crema): it is the result of confirming that espresso is made properly (on coffee machines where coffee oil is not forced) that various gases-air and carbon dioxide-are distributed in water under high pressure. The liquid also includes emulsified oil. A deep golden brown foam is formed on the surface of espresso.

Golden rate (Golden rule): a common term describing the ideal time and capacity for extracting espresso. The Italian National Coffee Institute (Instituto Nationale Espresso Italiano) provides a practical definition of the ideal espresso properties, although these parameters are more like the "golden rule" than mandatory rules. The simple definition is: use about 16-18 grams of coffee to produce 60 milliliters of double servings in 22 to 27 seconds (from the time the coffee liquid flows out).

Over-extraction: too much coffee solids are extracted to produce a strong, irritating aroma. Visually, the capacity of coffee is insufficient, and coffee oil is a thin layer of blackening. The dark black circle on the edge of the cup is another typical indication of over-extraction or excessive extraction of water temperature.

Pre-infusion: the act of infiltrating coffee powder in an espresso machine before it is actually extracted. Some coffee machines are achieved through pumps; the pump works for 1 / 2 seconds and stops for 1 / 2 seconds. Then start again and continue to extract coffee. Full automata and some automatic machines use this approach. The other is called "natural" or progressive prepreg, and this is the kind of machine with E61 outlet head. After the pump starts, the pressure is completely applied before the coffee cake, and the second cavity must be filled. The soaking time for coffee powder was 3-7 seconds before the pressure was established. This kind of prepreg is more popular. There is a car saying that progressive pre-wetting can improve the extraction of coffee.

Tiger spot stripes and variegated spots: the main visual cues for good extraction. The tiger spot is formed by the contrast between dark and light coffee oil in the coffee stream; ideally it appears at the beginning of the coffee and lasts until the end. "mottling" is the performance of good extraction in the cup; refers to the dark brown spots and reddish brown markings formed on the surface of coffee oil.

Insufficient extraction: coffee solids are not extracted enough to produce a light, boring aroma. Visually, it is a fast and large-capacity extraction, and the coffee oil is a uniform light yellow.