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The Difference Between Split Portafilter and Bottomless Portafilter for Espresso Extraction: Which is Better?
Previously purchased coffee machines almost always came with spouted portafilters. Typically, there would be two: one single-spout portafilter for single shot baskets, and another split portafilter with two spouts for double shot baskets, dividing the espresso into two cups. At that time, 1 shot referred to a single portion.
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What Causes Uneven Flow Distribution When Extracting Espresso? What's the Difference Between Bottomless and Split-Flow Portafilters?
Before bottomless portafilters were invented, baristas primarily used portafilters with spouts when extracting espresso. These portafilters mainly come in two types: single-spout portafilters designed for single-shot baskets, and split-flow portafilters for double-shot baskets. The so-called split-flow portafilter refers to the type shown in the picture below, featuring
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How to Choose an Espresso Machine Portafilter? Does a Bottomless Portafilter Affect Espresso Extraction?
When coffee enthusiasts purchase an espresso machine, they naturally need to select related accessories to achieve better extraction of delicious espresso! Among these, the most attention-grabbing aspect is the choice of portafilter, which has always been divided into two major camps: one group chooses portafilters with bottom spouts for separate flow
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What is Combo Coffee? What Does "Two Drinks from One Bean" Mean?
Since Combo became popular in the coffee circle last year, FrontStreet Coffee has been frequently asked by customers if they offer Combo. When FrontStreet Coffee replied that they don't, one customer retorted: "Isn't Combo just about using a split portafilter for extraction, then adding milk to one cup and water to another? Why don't you offer it?"
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How to Brew Espresso Coffee Beans: Common Problems and Solutions
Professional coffee knowledge exchange For more coffee bean information please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account cafe_style ) Espresso is the key many coffee friends believe making a shot of espresso seems simple but making a perfect shot is difficult Today we mainly address common quality issues with espresso Everyone can learn more about this (Welcome to leave comments for discussion and exchange) 1 Foaming crema
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What is a Coffee Combo? How Large is a Combo Coffee Serving? What is the Ratio of Espresso to Milk in a Combo Latte and Americano?
A Coffee Combo (commonly referred to as "combo") is a popular preparation method in contemporary coffee shops. By dividing extracted espresso into 2-3 smaller portions, then creating different beverages with each portion to form a combined serving, this approach allows customers to simultaneously experience how the same coffee bean expresses different characteristics when prepared through "various brewing
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Difference Between Piccolo Latte and Latte, Why is Piccolo Coffee More Expensive? What is the Piccolo Espresso to Milk Ratio?
Espresso coffee is a vast system. Different ratios of milk to coffee distinguish various types such as latte, cappuccino, flat white, and more. Among them, there is one coffee that, like the flat white, originated in Australia but is not commonly found on domestic coffee menus. It is
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What Does a Shot Mean in Coffee? Is 1 Shot of Espresso a Single or Double? What Does 1 Shot Mean?
In the article "Can You Brew Coffee Longer to Make It Stronger?", FrontStreet Coffee mentioned that if we want to make espresso more concentrated when ordering, we can ask the owner to add an extra shot. However, FrontStreet Coffee recently discovered that many customers still have an outdated understanding of what a shot means.
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How to create latte art in Americano? Can Americano have latte art? What is the principle of latte art? How to froth milk for coffee latte art?
Customer: "Boss, I'd like a coffee with nice latte art!" FrontStreet Coffee: Certainly! Would you like a latte, flat white, or cappuccino? Customer: "I'll have an Americano!" FrontStreet Coffee: ...Coffee latte art, more precisely, should be "Latte Art," which translates to "Latte Art" (milk art),
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Teach You to Make 6 Different Coffees with Osmanthus! How to Make Osmanthus Latte Dirty Coffee
FrontStreet Coffee has been open for three days, during which colleagues have all brought out their local specialties to share. Among the snacks, there was actually a box of osmanthus cake. Tasting it carefully reminded FrontStreet Coffee of the osmanthus coffee we had made before. Without further ado, let's immediately make a cup to reminisce! Why choose osmanthus? Osmanthus is a flower variety that exudes a fresh fragrance
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The Birth and Principles of Coffee Distributors: Usage Methods and Benefits
Professional coffee knowledge exchange and more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style) for the correct method of espresso tamper filling and coffee distribution techniques. The birth of the distributor: distribution refers to evenly spreading coffee grounds before tamping to prepare for tamping. In early years, most baristas learned
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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'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 Many Milliliters in a Shot of Espresso - Understanding Crema Production and Quality
Professional coffee knowledge exchange. For more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). Espresso coffee, simply put, is an extraction process. It's about extracting various compounds from coffee - getting some out as completely as possible while leaving others completely out, and then...
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Coffee Machine Maintenance: A Detailed Guide to Grinder Cleaning
We've discussed how fine coffee grounds affect coffee quality and shared tips to avoid producing excessive fines. Among these, grinder cleaning is particularly crucial. During coffee grinding, static electricity is generated, causing fine coffee grounds and silver skin particles to adhere to the grinder. Therefore, it's essential to clean the grinder thoroughly after each use to
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Coffee Machine Descaling Tutorial & Home Coffee Machine Cleaning Guide! Home Coffee Machine Maintenance Methods & How to Replace Gaskets
With the widespread popularization of coffee culture and growing demand for coffee, many manufacturers have launched espresso machines suitable for home use, commonly known as home coffee machines. Compared to commercial coffee machines, home machines are not only more compact in size but also more affordable in price. As a result, more and more friends have purchased coffee machines.
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What's the Difference Between Flat White and Piccolo? How to Make a Mini Latte? What Does Piccolo Latte Mean?
Like the flat white, the piccolo latte is an espresso-based milk coffee invented in Australia. However, unlike today's immensely popular flat white, the piccolo latte remains virtually unknown. From café menus around us, we can see that very few establishments offer piccolo latte, including FrontStreet Coffee. Most people learn about piccolo coffee...
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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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In Espresso, How Much Coffee Do a Shot and Single/Double Servings Refer To?
In coffee shops, you might hear ordering phrases like "An iced Americano, give me an extra shot" or "A double espresso, please." Based on the context, it's not hard to guess that "shot" or "serving" here refers to the unit of espresso produced. But if you were asked, how much do they actually contain?
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Introduction to Small-Volume Espresso Varieties: Con Panna, Macchiato, and Piccolo Coffee
As one of the world's three major beverages, coffee has developed a unique system after a long period of evolution. Among these are many small-volume coffee varieties that are appealing by name alone, which can be finished in just two or three sips, focusing on the efficient enjoyment of coffee beverages. Today, FrontStreet Coffee will introduce you to these delightful options.
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