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Espresso Equipment: What's the Difference Between Hand Distribution and Using a Distribution Tool? Is a Distribution Tool Necessary?
Professional coffee knowledge exchange for more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account cafe_style). The correct method for tamping with an espresso tamper. Coffee distribution techniques. Making a qualified espresso coffee, distribution is an important step. The quality of distribution can even affect the success or failure of a good cup of coffee, and it's also one of the important examination and scoring items for baristas.
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Distribution Tool vs Tamper: How to Use Correctly and Espresso Extraction Parameters Affecting Americano Taste Factors
The main difference in coffee tamping lies in the bottom shape of the tamper: 1. Flat: The most common tamper with a flat bottom. 2. EuroCurve: Features a curved bottom with the highest point and edge height difference of 3.355mm. 3. C-Flat: A hybrid between EuroCurve and flat designs.
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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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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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Is It Necessary to Distribute Espresso Grounds? Do You Need to Use a Coffee Distributor?
Professional coffee knowledge exchange For more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account: cafe_style) The correct method for tamping espresso grounds with a tamper Coffee distribution techniques Times have always been progressing, and so has the coffee industry. From the manual dosing grinders used in previous eras, where baristas needed to practice to achieve consistency in dose, to today's electric grinders that have become standard in cafes
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How Tightly Should Coffee Grounds Be Tamped When Making Coffee-What Happens if Coffee Grounds Are Tamped Too Tightly
How Tightly Should Coffee Grounds Be Tamped When Making Coffee-What Happens if Coffee Grounds Are Tamped Too Tightly? Grind settings are just reference points - different brands have different grind settings, and even grinders of the same brand and model don't perform identically at the same setting. It's better to understand this way: grind settings merely indicate which direction is coarse and which direction is fine.
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What are the methods for espresso coffee distribution? What's the difference between hand distribution and using a distribution tool?
In the process of making espresso coffee, there is an important step called distribution. It is one of the essential skills for baristas. So, how should one learn to distribute coffee grounds properly? What is the purpose of distribution? The main goal of distribution is to ensure that the coffee grounds in the portafilter are evenly distributed with a smooth surface, which facilitates uniform extraction of the coffee
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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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Espresso Tamping Techniques: How Much Pressure to Apply with Coffee Distribution Tools
A video tutorial on coffee tamping techniques - the appropriate pressure for coffee distribution tools can be determined by observing the espresso extraction process. If coffee flows too quickly, completing 30cc in less than 20 seconds, then the tamping pressure is likely insufficient (assuming other variables have been properly addressed)
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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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Distribution Tool vs. Tamper: Differences, Correct Usage Methods and Techniques - How to Fix Uneven Tamping
The differences between distribution tools and tampers, and the correct usage methods for coffee equipment. Water will flow through these small pits, and undoubtedly this area becomes a route for water to flow away quickly, causing uneven extraction in this region, making it impossible to achieve the desired coffee aroma. Now let's discuss what happens when tamping too tightly, which affects Espresso extraction.
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What Manual Coffee Grinding Tools Are Suitable for Home Use? How to Grind Coffee at Home?
Professional coffee knowledge exchange, more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). Everyone loves freshly ground coffee, but has been struggling with multiple reasons such as tools, brewing techniques, time, etc., leading to years of only drinking instant coffee or buying a prepared cup of coffee from coffee shops. FrontStreet Coffee previously discussed brewing techniques with everyone, which can be considered as solving
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Which Coffee Filter Paper Brand is Best? Features of Non-Woven Filter Paper & Choosing the Right Filter for Pour-Over Coffee
Filter paper stands as the quintessential filtration tool in contemporary pour-over coffee brewing. It delivers exceptional filtering performance while remaining remarkably budget-friendly. Furthermore, its disposable nature allows for immediate discard after use—eliminating the need for cleaning and providing unparalleled convenience. These three distinct advantages have established filter paper as
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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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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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How to Adjust Grind Settings for Different Coffee Brewing Equipment
Entering the world of specialty coffee, pour-over coffee is one of the most popular brewing methods. Using filter cups with filter paper or mesh screens as filtering tools makes it extremely convenient to use. Generally speaking, American-style coffee makers use the drip concept to brew coffee. There's a wide variety of pour-over filter cups available on the market, such as T-shaped models, among others.
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How to Froth Milk for Latte? What to Do When Milk Foam is Too Thick? What's the Ideal Milk Temperature for Cappuccino?
With the advancement of times and the emergence of high-pressure extraction tools such as manual presses and dual-valve Moka pots, expensive fully/semi-automatic coffee machines are no longer the only choice for "home coffee making." This is because these tools can also produce rich coffee that compares favorably (and comes close) to espresso. Simply use this type of rich coffee as a substitute for the espresso base.
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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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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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How to Make Espresso? What Factors Affect the Extraction of a Shot of Espresso?
Every time you drink espresso, you find it bitter and astringent? Maybe you're not approaching it the right way! Making espresso might seem simple—just grind the beans, tamp them, lock the portafilter, and press a button, right? Not quite! In fact, there are many important details to consider within just a few minutes! First, let's look at the coffee beans! That's right, if you want to produce a consistent
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