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Can You Use Toothpicks Instead of Distribution Needles? How to Properly Use Needle-Style Coffee Distributors?
FrontStreet Coffee previously wrote an article about the essential tools needed for making espresso, with distribution needles being one of them that can help make extraction more stable. However, some coffee enthusiasts have experimented with using toothpicks as alternatives to distribution needles and reported good results to FrontStreet Coffee. Coincidentally, FrontStreet Coffee has collected some toothpicks from takeout deliveries and decided to conduct a comparison test.
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Is It Necessary to Buy a Coffee Distribution Needle? What to Do About Clumped Espresso Coffee Grounds? Why Do Coffee Grounds Generate Static Electricity?
Have you noticed that channeling has become increasingly common in espresso extraction lately? Even when using a distributor to evenly distribute the coffee grounds and applying uniform pressure during tamping, coffee still tends to splatter and extract unevenly during brewing. FrontStreet Coffee often encounters such situations...
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Can a toothpick replace a coffee distribution tool? What is the WDT distribution method? How to use an espresso distribution tool?
"Splash, splash, the sky is raining, splash, splash, the clouds are crying, splash, splash, dripping into my heart" Stormy weather with thunder and lightning will continue in Guangzhou for about a week. And with the arrival of rainy days, espresso making always becomes much more unstable. Because humid environments will cause coffee grounds to
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What is WDT? How to Use a Needle Distributor? Is a Needle Distribution Tool Worth Buying?
Distribution is an essential skill for every barista. There are countless details to pay attention to when extracting a perfect Espresso, while ruining a coffee happens in an instant. Whenever rainy days arrive, FrontStreet Coffee's espresso tends to experience channeling in the relatively humid air. The extraction of Espresso is
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Why Spray Water Before Grinding Coffee Beans? Can RDT Really Make Coffee Taste Better?
You've likely seen various "clever tricks" for coffee preparation on media platforms or in FrontStreet Coffee's articles. For example, digging a small hole in the center of the coffee powder bed or giving the coffee powder "acupuncture" - these are various auxiliary methods invented by industry experts to create a better cup of delicious coffee.
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As the Temperature Drops, How Can We Ensure Pour-Over Coffee Brewing Isn't Affected?
Today, Guangdong province has finally cooled down after being washed by a typhoon, truly stepping into autumn weather. But did you know that the drop in temperature actually adds some challenges to our coffee brewing process? A slight oversight can easily change the final coffee flavor presented. So, for the upcoming cold season,
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Coffee Extraction Basics: What Are the Detailed Requirements for Making Espresso?
Espresso, the "soul" of the Italian coffee system, can be extracted in just 20-30 seconds, but before pressing the brewing switch to officially begin extraction, any small operational details that aren't done correctly could result in poor-tasting coffee. Today, let FrontStreet Coffee break down
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Is Pressing Necessary for Espresso? The Correct Method for Making Espresso!
Just as coffee enthusiasts pursue a deep and uniform coffee bed when brewing pour-over coffee, most "perfectionist" coffee aficionados also strive to produce a complete coffee puck when extracting espresso. Similar to the coffee bed, the appearance of a complete puck doesn't necessarily indicate whether the coffee tastes good, but the puck that comes out
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What Are the Uses of These Coffee Accessory Gadgets? How to Use Lily Drip and Paragon Ice Balls?
In daily life, certain tools are designed to help us perform tasks more efficiently or achieve better results! These tools are commonly referred to as 'accessories' or 'auxiliary tools.' In the world of coffee, there are numerous such small inventions that enhance our brewing experience.
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What's the Ultimate Stain Remover for Coffee? Why Do Baristas Need So Many Cloths? What Does "Milk Cloth" Mean?
Yes, you read that correctly - five different cloths! As we all know, when making espresso, we often use various tools for assistance, such as distribution needles, distribution tools, latte art pens, and more. But in addition to these accessories used during coffee preparation, we also can't overlook...
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How to Solve Coffee Ground Static Electricity Problems? Can Spraying Water on Coffee Beans Eliminate Static Electricity? How Does It Affect Grinding Quality?
Static electricity, a stumbling block in the path of uniform coffee bean grinding, not only causes large amounts of fine powder to stick to the grinding chamber, but also frequently creates clumping that brings significant challenges to the extraction process. To effectively prevent and control static electricity, industry experts have made considerable efforts in various equipment, such as modifications to espresso grinder outlets
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How to Use an Espresso Machine! Key Considerations for Espresso Extraction! What Should You Pay Attention to When Extracting Espresso?
From grinding beans to extraction completion, making a cup of espresso takes less than 60 seconds. It might seem that creating a delicious cup of coffee is not a complicated operation. However, as FrontStreet Coffee often says, although it may appear simple, there are actually quite a few details that require attention. As the saying goes: details determine
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How to Reduce Channeling in Espresso Extraction? What's the Difference Between Tamping and Distribution?
Making espresso is a therapeutic process—whether it's the evenly leveled coffee bed after distribution or the golden crema slowly flowing during extraction, both can bring us a sense of contentment. And at FrontStreet Coffee, we believe the most satisfying moment is when we tap out a complete puck from the portafilter after extraction is complete—with just a gentle "pop" sound.
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What is Channeling in Espresso Coffee? How Does Espresso Channeling Affect Your Brew?
Reflecting on my early days learning to make espresso, I was tormented by channeling! For someone with terrible luck, every time coffee would channel during extraction, an experienced barista would suddenly appear behind you, with a chilling voice whispering in your ear, "You're... channeling..." This channeling effect
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Is there a hole in your espresso puck? Is it channeling? What exactly is espresso channeling?
"Channeling" is a term that frequently appears in FrontStreet Coffee's articles! We believe that when you're extracting espresso, you'll encounter channeling from time to time. For example, when some small holes appear on the surface of the coffee puck after extraction; or when using a bottomless portafilter, you experience splashing or uneven water streams
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How to Adjust Espresso in Humid Weather? How to Make Espresso Parameters Taste Good?
Guangzhou has entered the damp 'return to the south' season, with walls covered in water droplets, floors that never dry, and clothes that become damper the longer they hang. And of course, there are the coffee beans that are most afraid of moisture. How does the 'return to the south' season affect espresso production? Baristas who work at the counter should have deep experience with this. In daily weather with small temperature differences and dry conditions, extracting espresso
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The Role of Secondary Distribution Screens: Are Bomber's Screens Effective? Solving Wet, Poorly Formed Coffee Pucks During Extraction
In the world of coffee, innovative tools constantly emerge that enhance our ability to craft exceptional beverages. These 'physical enhancements' assist baristas in achieving higher quality results across various brewing methods. For instance, pour-over enthusiasts utilize tools like Lily pearls and shower drippers, while espresso aficionados employ distribution needles and bottomless portafilters to perfect their craft. Today, we'll explore the purpose of secondary distribution screens, evaluate Bomber's offerings, and address solutions for the common problem of wet, poorly formed coffee pucks during extraction.
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What Are the Requirements for Distributing Espresso Coffee Grounds? What Should Be Noted When Tamping Coffee Pucks? What is the Channeling Effect in Espresso Extraction?
Because pressurized extraction is quite special, to make a delicious espresso, in addition to finding the right extraction parameters such as grind size, time, ratio, and water temperature, we also need to perform some additional preparation steps. These additional preparation steps are simply what we do to the coffee before attaching the portafilter to the coffee machine
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Why Does Espresso Spray Out? How to Make Standard Espresso at Home?
FrontStreet Coffee remembers using a bottomless portafilter when first trying an espresso machine. Imitating the instructor's techniques and pressing the extraction button, I saw the first drop of espresso slowly fall into the cup, happily thinking this shot was secured. But unexpectedly, the vertical liquid stream suddenly sprayed out a very light-colored, thin water stream, and the coffee's flow rate
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意式咖啡机蒸汽为什么越来越弱？蒸汽堵了怎么办？如何清洗咖啡机？
众所周知，咖啡机的蒸汽功能主要用于加热牛奶和打发奶泡。蒸汽的强弱决定了打发奶泡的时间，蒸汽越强，牛奶升温越快，打发时间也大大缩短，反之亦然。最近，有不少朋友发现，家里的咖啡机使用一段时间后，蒸汽强度会有所减弱。
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