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Coffee maker (must-see for entry)
From the original article of the coffee madman! I feel very good. I hope more people know more about the coffee maker! Espresso machine commands the mainstream weapon of today's world, spread from Italy to the Central Plains, strong internal force (pressure) and ultra-precision structure, let the user like a tiger to add wings, 20 murmurs 25 seconds to extract all the essence of coffee, the perfect Espresso and Latte A
Sharing the production method of perfect ice droplets
Ice drop coffee is said to have originated in the Netherlands and is one of the few coffees extracted with cold water.
Italian Cafe menu
Espresso = espresso Espresso Doppio = double espresso Ristretto = espresso Lungo = large coffee Caf Macchiato = macchiato Caf Crme = French milk coffee Caf Noisette = hazelnut coffee Caf Cortado = milk coffee Cappuccino = cappuccino Dry Cappuccino = dry cappuccino Ca
Yunnan small grain cup test (Cupping Test)
8OZ's cup, 16g on the left and 24g on the right, pour in boiling water and let stand for 3 minutes, then stir. Put the powder on the noodle below the liquid level. Put aside the coffee powder floating on the surface and sip the coffee liquid. The following evaluation results only represent personal views and are for reference only. Set the cup to test the full score of each item as 5 points Fragrance aroma 2 Acidty acidity 2 Flavor flavor 2 B.
The King beyond the Blue Mountains-Panamanian Rose Summer
In the early years, the identification of top coffee mostly followed Japan, the king of coffee-the Blue Mountains of Jamaica and Kona of Hawaii, but with the continuous improvement of the standard of coffee-producing countries and the sharing of information, we were exposed to more boutique coffee. and this coffee bean Panama Rose Summer has become the new king of coffee in recent years.
How to name a coffee shop
The name of a cafe is actually very important. A clever and catchy name can bring out the idea that the owner wants to convey and make people willing to help you spread it. 1) plagiarism and imitation is the worst: Simbak; 2) there is no personality to remember: love coffee; 3) vulgar but sour chess room suspicion: cocoa coffee; 4) interesting and easy to remember: can't sleep in a cafe. The cafe that impressed you most.
Discuss several flaws to avoid when baking
There are several defects to avoid when baking. Unripe beans. Beans are small and difficult to color. Coke beans. The reason is that the temperature is too high when entering the beans, and the beans are burnt. Bean tail coke. After the beans into the drum temperature is too high, or too slow rotation. Center focus. Dehydration to a burst of excessive fire. Impact crater. The first explosion to the second explosion stage, the fire is too strong. Not fully baked beans. A burst just finished, but can be used for cup testing. Attention beans
Country of origin coffee introduction: Kenya AA
Kenya is to the coffee world what the largest power station in East Africa is in East Africa. The best Kenyan coffee is not just sold as a mediocre AA or AB. These best Kenyan coffees are always sold to the highest bidder, and the exact price is due to luck. Kenya is second to none in the research and cultivation of coffee. The government
The chemical composition of coffee
Coffee is a complex mixture of potential "neutriceuticals". The chemical composition of coffee is determined by a number of factors: agriculture, roasting, blending, and brewing. The main elements of coffee have been known for more than half a century.
About baking
The average chemical composition of raw coffee beans is as follows: water 12%, nitrogen 12%, fat 12%, sugar and dextrin (dextrine) 10%, other non-nitrogen substances 18%, dust 4%, tannin 6.7%, caffeine 1.2%, coffee essential oil 0.1%. Of course, these data are not fixed, and the quantity of some of these ingredients varies greatly, which is why each kind of coffee is so different.
Family baking plan A
When we worry about not being able to taste freshly baked beans, when we worry about buying a home roaster for thousands of dollars, when we are ecstatic about manual operation, when we are looking for more interesting tools. Right now-Home Baking Plan A!
Collect some data and opinions of the roaster.
1. First of all, I feel that the most important part of the coffee machine is to solve the drum problem. The first one in the picture above is the alp drum, which should be evenly stirred, but it is very troublesome for us to design this kind of design. The second is hottop's drum, which feels that the baking of small grams is very good, especially the middle slide can not only stir beans from separate parts, but also be good.
Electric stove-hand net-trial baking
Today, the infrared electric stove received, test baked 100g Colombia, reported as follows: Colombia 100g raw beans, cooked beans 84G, second explosion first drop beans, 1 minute cooling. It takes 19 minutes, the net bottom is 3-5cm away from the furnace plate, the low temperature is dehydrated for 10 minutes, the high temperature is turned on, the explosion begins in 14 minutes, the explosion is dense in 15 minutes, and the first 2 explosions are heard in 18 minutes and the beans are shaken for 1 minute. Electric furnace: Titan infrared
Tips for ESPRESSO baking
Talking about mixed beans when we talk about baking espresso beans, we are actually talking about the science of mixed beans. The highest sweet spots of all kinds of coffee beans from different countries appear at different baking points, so bakers must find a balance between baking and mixing beans in order to make a good cup of espresso. This knowledge should start with the degree of baking and the selection of beans
Some common household baking appliances
The simplest, of course, is the mobile network ~ ~ Price: 10-100. Recommended: * (picture from incafe.blogbus.com) retrofit street popcorn pot price: 10-300 recommended: * * (the picture comes from hohojazz.blogcn.com) oven price: 99-599 recommended: * stuffed pot baking, represented by Beibei No. 1 price: 200600, depending on the material recommended: * * Note: this picture
Classification of raw coffee beans
Level 1: special product defects: 0-5 do not allow to contain obvious defects total sample weight: 300 grams sample size difference: less than 5% 5% or so, or within the specified range of appreciation features: must be at least a little outstanding in the following characteristics: taste, sour taste, taste, aroma. The characteristics will be determined by both the buyer and the seller. After cup testing and appreciation, there are no defects. Baking difference
The decay and defects of coffee aroma
The aroma of coffee is the main purpose for us to buy coffee and drink coffee. Perhaps some people drink coffee to enjoy the thick flavor of coffee, do not care much about how much flavor, let alone how to cook the cup of coffee he has chosen. The taste of coffee seems to be the request of these guests. Even so, we still can't deny the feeling that most people enjoy the aroma of coffee.
Sumatran Coffee Shop
Since I entered the coffee industry last year, I have been looking for an opportunity to share the coffee situation in Sumatra with you. In the past few days, I have time to sort out this year's information and talk with you. I am still a novice. I hope you can correct and make suggestions.
Hand Net Baking Galapagos Santa Cruz Manor Old Bourbon
Ecuador, the smallest country on the rugged Andes plateau. Vibrant indigenous cultures and well-preserved colonial architecture, otherworldly volcanic landscapes and dense tropical rainforests. When it comes to one of Ecuador's most famous attractions, of course it's the Galapagos Islands. One of the cleanest, most pristine places on earth. Galapagos Islands (Cologne) consists of 19 islands
Simple answers to frequently asked questions-write to beginners
The following only represents my personal opinion, with the deepening of my understanding of coffee, I am also a little bit in progress, if there is something wrong, welcome to correct. Cut the crap and get to the point: