The art of brewing coffee

All the secrets of coffee brewing: from traditional methods to alternative ones, with guides, tips, and tools for every technique.

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The art of brewing coffee

Espresso and the first 10 seconds: what happens in the cup and how to influence the result

Espresso is a ritual that lasts barely 25-30 seconds, but it’s the first 10 seconds that determine much of the result in the cup. In this brief window the most delicate phase of extraction takes place — the one that decides balance, body, crema, and aromatic intensity. What happens in the first 10 seconds of

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Coffee-to-water ratio: the ideal proportions for espresso, moka, and filter

When we talk about a good coffee, the quality of the blend is essential, but there’s another element that directly affects the result in the cup: the coffee-to-water ratio. Wrong dosages can compromise aroma, body, and intensity. In this guide we’ll look at the ideal proportions for three of the most beloved methods: espresso, moka,

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Coffee extraction temperature: how much does it really matter?

Among the many factors that influence the quality of an espresso, the water extraction temperature plays a crucial role. People often talk about grind, pressure, or bean quality, but without the right temperature even the best coffee risks losing balance and aromas. In this article we’ll discover just how much water temperature really matters during

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How to get a perfect cup with the V60: the secret is in flow, time, and technique

A few years ago, when I was starting to get passionate about the world of coffee, I saw a video on YouTube where they were preparing the V60 and I thought “but this isn’t coffee… it must be a disgusting drink of diluted coffee that only Americans like.” Well… over time I realized I was

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How to recognize an under-extracted or over-extracted coffee: a guide to correcting your brew

Why recognize an under-extracted or over-extracted coffee Recognizing the signs of under-extracted or over-extracted coffee is the first step to improving your technique, getting more balanced cups and bringing out coffee’s natural aroma, as also explained by the standards of the Specialty Coffee Association. Has it ever happened to you that you saw the coffee

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Channeling in espresso: what it is, why it ruins extraction, and how to avoid it

When I started taking my first steps in the world of coffee I was obviously unaware of the existence of channeling. I only began to understand it when I decided to buy a bottomless portafilter, the kind that in YouTube videos they call “bottomless portafilter” (an example here). Channeling is insidious because it’s invisible to

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What is blooming in filter coffee and why it’s essential for aroma

When we brew a filter coffee, we often focus on doses, temperature and grind. But there’s a moment, brief and apparently simple, that can make the difference between a good coffee and a true sensory experience: the blooming. The filter coffee blooming is the pre-infusion phase essential to achieving an authentic extraction. Without a proper

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Pre-infusion: When You Really Need It and How to Do It Correctly

Among the secrets to a perfect espresso, pre-infusion is one of the most discussed and, often, misunderstood. Some consider it essential to enhance aromas, others see it as a technical detail reserved for professional baristas.But when do you really need pre-infusion in coffee? And above all, how do you do it the right way to

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