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Coffee making Napoleon's favorite practice of royal coffee

Coffee making Napoleon's favorite practice of royal coffee

The famous royal coffee legend was invented by the French emperor Napoleon, so he chose brandy to go with coffee. When making royal coffee, we usually need a special royal coffee spoon, the spoon is square, with a hook so that the spoon can be hung on the mouth of the cup, of course, if there is no royal coffee spoon, an ordinary spoon is fine. Raw material 1. Cognac

The practice of basic knowledge Cafe Macchiato of Fine Coffee

The practice of basic knowledge Cafe Macchiato of Fine Coffee

The traditional practice of Cafe Macchiato is very simple, which can be summed up in a few sentences by adding very little milk and a spoonful of foam to a single or double Espresso. Raw material 1.Espresso 30ml can be made from mocha pot 2. Hot milk 30ml 3. A little foam can be made by using a manual milking machine. Make an Espresso and pour it into Espresso

Lazy Coffee making French Press Pot of Coffee

Lazy Coffee making French Press Pot of Coffee

The French press pot was invented by the French in 1850. because of its simple structure, easy to use and quick cleaning, it is still very popular and widely used for more than 150 years. After entering China, it has been transformed into a tea maker. It is really good to make tea, and it is convenient to filter out the tea. Utensils French press pot mixing bar (optional) Raw Coffee beans 25

The basic method of coffee layering the arrangement of sauces

The basic method of coffee layering the arrangement of sauces

When making layered coffee, we first need to figure out the up and down order of each level, or the proportion of each ingredient. Those with a large proportion are generally divided into the lower layer, and those with a small proportion are divided into the upper layer. Whether it is to make cocktails or layered coffee, the principle is the same. Next, I will briefly discuss the usual method of hierarchical arrangement, which may be the origin of different varieties.

Basic knowledge of boutique coffee what kind of water should be used to make coffee

Basic knowledge of boutique coffee what kind of water should be used to make coffee

Just as water is important for making tea, it is also essential for extracting coffee. There are many kinds of water, which can be divided into: natural water, including spring water, river water, well water, lake water and Rain Water, which are generally not suitable for coffee extraction. Artificially treated water includes tap water, distilled water, purified water, ultra-pure water, softened water, etc., in which we make handmade utensils, such as siphon

Effects of various substances in Water on Coffee

Effects of various substances in Water on Coffee

Choosing the right water can make coffee completely release its unique flavor, and every chemical in the water may react with coffee beans, thus affecting its taste and flavor. understanding the possible effects of some common chemicals in water on the taste of coffee is helpful for us to choose the right water. Too much magnesium will make the coffee look lighter. Lead

Coffee tiramisu coffee tiramisu Coffee

Coffee tiramisu coffee tiramisu Coffee

Tiramisu coffee, this is a cup of drink, but it applies the concept of dessert, using the dessert formula to make coffee, and because of the addition of chocolate, light cream, etc., so this cup of coffee calories are very high, drink a cup in the afternoon, not only quench thirst, but also full. Ingredients: espresso 30ml (mocha pot available) milk 75ml light cream 75ml

The choice of dairy products as the best companion for coffee

The choice of dairy products as the best companion for coffee

The earliest encounter between coffee and milk dates back to the 17th century. It is said that Turks never drink milk in their coffee because they are generally lactose intolerant. Later, a Venetian named Johamnes Diodato invented this method, and he is also the now famous inventor of praises bread. At present, there are many dairy products on the market that can be paired with coffee.

Coffee common sense how to use the Belgian royal coffee pot

Coffee common sense how to use the Belgian royal coffee pot

Because of its ingenious design and ingenious use of gravity balls and levers, the Royal Belgian coffee pot makes the extraction of the whole coffee a very interesting mechanical automation. this is precisely the charm of this coffee pot that makes the process more enjoyable than the final result. Due to the differences in the specifications of different types of pots, it is difficult to set a standard quantity, but generally

Common sugars used in drinking coffee explain all kinds of sugars in detail

Common sugars used in drinking coffee explain all kinds of sugars in detail

The role of sugar in coffee is mainly to neutralize bitterness by increasing sweetness. General coffee drinks with a sweetness of 12% to 14% will make people feel less bitter. And more than 18% will make people feel a little tired of sweetness. There are subtle differences in the taste of different sugars added to coffee. I would like to introduce the following: White sugar (sucrose) white granulated sugar is currently drunk in China.

Coffee common sense the judging method of Italian coffee oil is determined by color

Coffee common sense the judging method of Italian coffee oil is determined by color

The color of Italian coffee oil can well reflect whether the extraction degree of ESPRESSO is moderate, whether the powder is enough, whether the filling force is in place, whether the water temperature of the coffee machine is correct and whether the beans are fresh and many other factors. The color of Italian coffee oil is preferably golden yellow and slightly brown, and the color of oil is milky white. We generally call it insufficient extraction and prefer to

Coffee common sense the judging method of Italian coffee oil is determined by thickness

Coffee common sense the judging method of Italian coffee oil is determined by thickness

The thickness of ESPRESSO grease is a very complicated problem, which is much more complicated than the color of grease. The thickness of the grease is essential for making a real cappuccino and the popular coffee flower, so the rich and long-lasting grease can be said to be an important sign of high-quality ESPRESSO. ESPRESSO's grease is not really a layer of oil floating on the surface of coffee, but

Coffee common sense the judging method of Italian coffee oil is determined by the flow rate.

Coffee common sense the judging method of Italian coffee oil is determined by the flow rate.

The flow rate of Italian coffee directly determines the taste of ESPRESSO, too fast flow rate will make the essence of coffee has not been dissolved into the water, but the water has passed through the coffee powder, resulting in coffee tasteless; too slow flow rate will make the essence and dross of coffee all into the water, resulting in coffee with obvious scorching taste or exciting bitter taste. For beginners, the control of velocity

Boutique Coffee basic knowledge World Classic 26 fancy Coffee

Boutique Coffee basic knowledge World Classic 26 fancy Coffee

1, Irish coffee Irish Coffee (Ireland) slightly deep-baked coffee 150cc Irish Whiskey 20cc white granulated sugar 10g stir cream or whipped cream 20cc ironing the cup, wipe the cup clean, put in the white granulated sugar, Irish Whiskey, pour into the coffee, and then gently float the cream on top (do not stir with a teaspoon when using whipped cream).

Coffee basics the ten most famous coffees in the world

Coffee basics the ten most famous coffees in the world

1. Mocha coffee shows a strong New York flavor in a small cup. Preparation method: add 20ml chocolate syrup and very strong deep-fried coffee to the cup, stir well, add 1 tablespoon cream to float on top, peel some chocolate powder for decoration, and finally add some cinnamon sticks. two。 Mocha mint coffee: pour warm coffee and cold milk over cold cream

Seven main points of do-it-yourself Coffee

Seven main points of do-it-yourself Coffee

With the deepening of coffee culture, more and more people choose to make their own coffee. First of all, brewing coffee is more fragrant and mellow than buying ready-made canned coffee and instant coffee, and the content of caffeine is only half that of canned and instant coffee. Not only fragrant and delicious, but drinking healthier is indeed the wisest choice, but there are certain skills and methods to make coffee.

The common sense of coffee teaches you to distinguish the freshness of coffee beans by pressure.

The common sense of coffee teaches you to distinguish the freshness of coffee beans by pressure.

The French pressure pot is easy to use and is extremely sensitive to the freshness of coffee. It is the easiest among many coffee equipment to concentrate on the condition of beans. Most of the time, the reason why coffee is difficult to import is not our utensils and technology, but the freshness of beans. Let's talk about how the French kettle helps us test the freshness of coffee beans on hand. First put about 20 grams of coffee powder into the French kettle. Note