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Solutions to Latte Milk Foam Decomposition Problems and Illustrated Guide to Perfect Latte Milk Frothing
Have you ever ordered a takeaway latte and found yourself opening the lid to examine the milk foam? At first, I would habitually open the lid to admire the latte art, but later, I began observing the fineness and stability of the milk foam itself. Sometimes, the foam in the cup isn't puffed up but sunken in; other times, the
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Is More Coffee Crema Better? What Effects Does Crema Have on Coffee? Is Coffee High in Fat Content?
Is more coffee crema better? The golden coffee crema can be said to be the soul of espresso, and even the nearby Moka pot tries every means to create some crema to prove it belongs to the espresso system. Indeed, crema is a revealing indicator for espresso - by observing the crema on an espresso, you can discern information about the coffee beans
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How to Observe and Determine if Espresso Extraction is Correct? What to Pay Attention to Before Espresso Machine Extraction?
Adjusting espresso is a skill that every barista needs to master. Because once you're not proficient, it can be extremely challenging, especially during rainy weather. While espresso requires tasting to determine if there are flavor problems, many times we can discover issues directly through observation
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What Are the Differences in Coffee Freshness? How to Determine if Coffee Beans Are Fresh?
As coffee culture gradually becomes more widespread, more and more people are beginning to realize that coffee also requires attention to "freshness," because fresh coffee always contains more aromatic compounds that can provide us with a richer drinking experience. However, since most aromatic compounds are volatile, they diminish over time
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Does Pour-Over Coffee Have Crema and Foam? What Does the Foam in Pour-Over Coffee Taste Like?
Observant coffee enthusiasts may have noticed that when brewing coffee, a layer of foam floats on the surface of the liquid in the filter cup. This foam varies in appearance depending on the beans used and brewing time—sometimes appearing rich and abundant, other times quite sparse, occasionally presenting a brownish-yellow hue, and sometimes manifesting in different shades altogether.
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How to Identify Extraction Issues by Examining Espresso Crema?
As more people develop the habit of drinking coffee daily, home coffee corners have become a popular addition to households. FrontStreet Coffee frequently receives questions about issues that arise when making coffee at home. Among these, espresso crema is one of the most commonly discussed extraction concerns, so let's dive into this topic today.
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Does Espresso Taste Better When You Scrape Off the Crema? Have You Heard That Americano Tastes Better When You Remove the Crema from Espresso?
When it comes to espresso crema, we often find ourselves engaged in discussions about it. For instance, how to observe the state of espresso through its crema, or how to infer the roasting time of coffee beans from it. This is because it's widely regarded as the soul and essence of espresso—and rightfully so. But... sometimes
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What Coffee Beans Are Suitable for Moka Pots to Produce Crema? Moka Pot Usage Guide and Coffee Grind Size
Professional coffee knowledge exchange for more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account: cafe_style). The difference between pour-over mocha and espresso mocha, mocha coffee flavor and characteristics. Moka pots are suitable for dark roasted and finely ground coffee beans, utilizing the vapor pressure of boiling water to extract flavors close to espresso.
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What Causes Clumping in Espresso Crema? Pay Attention to These Details When Extracting Espresso!
The "golden armor" of espresso--Crema, is a wonderful product unique to pressurized extraction. Its presence not only provides an excellent "canvas" for coffee latte art but also makes the coffee taste richer and fuller. Of course, as FrontStreet Coffee often says, this is on the premise that the crema quality is up to standard.
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What is the foam in pour-over coffee? Are white bubbles a sign of over-extraction? What's the relationship between espresso's golden crema and foam?
When making pour-over coffee, we always see many bubbles on the surface due to carbon dioxide, right. But have you noticed that these bubbles sometimes appear different? During the brewing process, the foam color varies from brownish-yellow to white; or at different times
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How to Order Espresso at Starbucks and How to Drink It Properly
Professional coffee knowledge exchange and more coffee bean information. Please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). Detailed steps for espresso coffee extraction and common knowledge about Italian espresso. First, Starbucks coffee comes in different sizes - customers can freely choose according to their different needs. The small cup is 8 ounces, medium cup is 12 ounces, and large cup is 16 ounces. I would like to
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How Many Milliliters in a Shot of Espresso - Common Espresso Extraction Problems and Correct Methods
Professional coffee knowledge exchange. For more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). Common espresso extraction problems include over-extraction. First, it's essential to understand the concept of extraction rate. According to
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What are the extraction standards for espresso? How to adjust espresso grinding ratio parameters
A friend saw FrontStreet Coffee's shared espresso recipe and tried extracting coffee at home. However, they didn't achieve the desired taste and returned to FrontStreet Coffee to discuss this issue. Therefore, FrontStreet Coffee is taking this opportunity to share with everyone how to judge espresso during practical operation. First of all, any data is just
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Why Everyone Says Espresso Coffee Tastes Too Bitter and How to Adjust When Espresso is Too Bitter
For professional coffee knowledge exchange and more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account cafe_style). Espresso coffee - abroad, everyone calls espresso coffee as Espresso. Now many domestic petty bourgeoisie also like its foreign name Espr...
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How Does Coffee Machine Water Temperature Affect Extraction? How is Crema and Oils Formed? Do Oils Affect Flow Rate?
When FrontStreet Coffee mentions espresso extraction, the parameters emphasized are typically grind size, ratio, time, and pressure, with coffee machine water temperature rarely mentioned. This doesn't mean that the extraction water temperature of coffee machines is unimportant, but rather because many coffee machines' boiler water temperatures cannot be easily adjusted, so we directly use the water temperature
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Moka Pot: High Heat vs Low Heat - Italian Moka Pot Coffee Brewing Timing and Heat Control Techniques
Should you use high heat or low heat for your Moka pot? There's no definitive answer, as Moka pots come in various models - from single-serving to three-cup, and even 12-cup or 18-cup capacities. You need to adjust the heat intensity based on your Moka pot's size, coffee grind coarseness, and water amount for optimal brewing results.
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Why Do Serrated Patterns Sometimes Appear in Latte Art? What to Do When Milk Frothing Goes Wrong?
"Unable to form proper patterns in latte art and frequently encountering serrated edges" – these are common challenges that many who create latte art coffee regularly face. Typically, those experiencing these issues tend to blame themselves, but even when adjustments are made, the "serrated patterns" still persist. This suggests that these individuals haven't
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Differences Between Bottomed and Bottomless Portafilters for Espresso Machines | Analysis of Bottomless Portafilters' Functions, Pros and Cons
For professional coffee knowledge and more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). Simply put, a bottomless portafilter removes the spout and base from the bottom of the filter basket, allowing you to clearly see espresso dripping drop by drop from the basket into the cup. Currently available...
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What Are the Normal Extraction Time Parameters and Ratios for Espresso? Espresso Coffee Dose and Grind Size
When consumed straight, many people find espresso unbearable due to its high concentration of bitter, burnt flavors, often described as tasting like traditional Chinese medicine. However, when diluted with milk or water, it becomes much more acceptable to many palates. Unfortunately, reality is often harsh—you'll inevitably encounter coffees that remain difficult to swallow even after adding milk, or experience espresso art patterns that easily break apart.
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What's the Difference Between Bottomless and Spouted Portafilters for Espresso Machines? Which Portafilter Should You Use for Single and Double Baskets? Which Portafilter is Best for Espresso Extraction?
Recently, many well-known coffee bloggers have been discussing the topic of espresso machine portafilters, suggesting that bottomless portafilters are more suitable for espresso extraction than spouted ones. The so-called espresso machine portafilter is a tool used to support the portafilter basket during extraction. Whether it's the single basket that FrontStreet Coffee discussed yesterday, or what we now use
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