Stovetop Moka Pots are popular in many parts of the world, but they have a reputation for making strong, bitter coffee. This bitterness is caused, in large part, by how you set your temperature. So, what’s the ideal Moka Pot temperature, and just how hot should your stove be? In general, stovetops should be set to medium heat for Moka Pot coffee. Setting the heat too high will burn your coffee grinds and brew the coffee too quickly. By contrast, …
Why Is My Cold Brew Acidic? (Top 5 Reasons And Solutions!)
Cold brew coffee is known for being less acidic than hot coffee. So, if your coffee turns out more tart than expected, it could leave you wondering why your cold brew is acidic. There’s no single reason that always causes cold brew coffee to be acidic. Instead, there are several things that could make this happen. Let’s go through them one by one and see why your cold brew coffee may be acidic. 1) Your Coffee Roast Is Too Light …
Should I Clean My Coffee Grinder Before First Use?
One of the keys to great coffee is a great coffee grinder. So, if you’ve bought yourself a new grinder, you may be wondering if you should clean it before using it. As a general rule, you should always clean a new coffee grinder before first use. Since these devices are assembled in factories, they may contain residual chemicals used during the manufacturing process. A thorough cleaning before first use can prevent these chemicals from getting in your coffee. But, …
French Press Dark Roast vs Light Roast (Which Is Superior?)
With a French Press maker, every cup of coffee you brew will be full of flavor. But which roast works best for your French Press; dark roast or light roast? As a general rule, dark roast beans are best for the French Press. The reason is that dark roasts are oilier and easier to extract than lighter roasts. As a result, dark roast beans will give the maximum flavor and richness to your coffee. Despite that, there are some pros …
Moka Pot Strength (How Strong Will My Brew Be?)
Moka pots are known for brewing strong, espresso-style coffee. In fact, that’s is why they’re called stovetop espresso makers. But just how strong can you expect your Moka Pot coffee to be? On average, Moka Pot coffee is around 50% stronger than drip coffee when measured in Total Dissolved Solids (TDS). The strength of the coffee is primarily a result of the pressure generated by the Moka Pot. However, the smaller grind size and darker roasts used in these coffee …
What Milk Froths Best? Perfect Picks For Your Coffee!
For most people, the ritual of the daily coffee is just one of the simple indulgences in life that just lifts the mood and elevates the spirit. No matter how tough the day has been, just one sip of the sweet milk foam at the top of the latte or cappuccino,
Can I Use Ground Coffee As Instant Coffee?
Instant coffee is ideal for making a quick cup of coffee. But if you don’t have any left, you may be wondering “can I use ground coffee as instant coffee?” Ground coffee is not interchangeable with instant coffee. Instant coffee is 100% water-soluble and doesn’t require heat to brew the coffee. By comparison, ground coffee needs a lot of heat to extract the coffee’s flavor. Also, only 30% of ground coffee is water-soluble so grinds will remain. Because of these …
Is Instant Coffee Real Coffee? Here’s The Truth!
There are some clear differences between instant coffee and ground coffee beans. Just the look of instant coffee crystals and their long shelf-life make it obvious that it’s a processed product. And this may make you wonder; is instant coffee real coffee? Instant coffee is real coffee. It’s made by brewing ground coffee beans using steam or a method similar to percolation. The brewed coffee is then dehydrated, resulting in instant coffee crystals. So although it’s a processed product, instant …
Can You Use A Paper Filter In A Moka Pot? Pros And Cons!
Moka Pots are known for brewing a rich, espresso-like coffee. But their metal filters allow some sediment and bitterness to get into the final cup. So, can you use a paper filter in a Moka Pot and will it improve the flavor if you do? A paper filter can be added to a Moka Pot, however, it will affect the quality of your brew. It will prevent some of the coffee’s oils from getting into your final cup which will …
My French Press Coffee Is Bitter: How To Brew A Less Bitter Cup!
Despite your best efforts, a cup of French Press coffee won’t always taste as delicious as you’d hoped. So, what went wrong and why does your French Press coffee taste bitter? In general, French Press coffee becomes bitter due to over-extraction. There are several reasons this can happen, but the three most common are that the water was too hot, the grinds are too fine or the coffee was allowed to steep for too long. Fixing one (or all) of …
