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Coffee In A Coffee Shop The standards in coffee shops often have room for improvement. Improving the coffee standard in a coffee shop is not as difficult as some shop owners may think. Setting up some basic rules and techniques can seriously improve the coffee that is being served in a coffee shop which will obviously impr... Similar Editorial : Turn Perfect Coffee into Satisfying Coffee by George Moore. | Source : Wholesale Coffee Mug
Coffee Acidity Acidity can be best described as a bright and dry taste that lightens up the coffee. A high amount of acidity can lead to sourness and is usually not desirable but a lacking of can make a coffee taste lifeless. Dark roasting can descrease the acidity in a coffee but can also decrease the sweetness a... Similar Editorial : Turn Perfect Coffee into Satisfying Coffee by George Moore. | Source : Wholesale Coffee Mug
Where Is All The Coffee Coming From? Coffee beans come from 2 coffee plants called Arabica and Robusta. These plants grow best in an area know as the Bean Belt - the band around the earth in between the Tropics of Capricorn and Cancer.
Quality Coffee In Your Coffee Shop Let's face it, espresso is not your best selling drink. But, it is probably your most important drink if you take coffee serious in your shop. The espresso is the foundation of your drinks and it's your job as a manager or owner to ensure that you serve the best coffee possible.
Instant Coffee Instant Coffee is usually preferred for it's speed in preparation and has been on the market since 1950's. All you need to do is add hot water to the coffee granules and you have your cup of instant coffee. Instant coffee also has a long shelf life and is easy to store. It is important to store th... Similar Editorial : Turn Perfect Coffee into Satisfying Coffee by George Moore. | Source : Wholesale Coffee Mug
Espresso, What Is It? We will try to explain here what exactly an espresso is. Let's look at some definitions first:
World Barista Championship rules:
A. An espresso is a one ounce / 30 ml liquid including crema, +/- 5 ml is allowed. B. Each single espresso should be produced with an appropr... Similar Editorial : What Is Espresso Coffee by Malcolm Blake. | Source : Salton Espresso Machine
Milk Foaming Techniques - Basic Rules There is a lot of information on the Internet about foaming milk. Many people have something to say about this and not everybody agrees with certain techniques. However, if you stick to some basic rules then you can have good quality milk for Caffe Latte's and Cappuccino's in no time.
Does All Milk Foam? Yes, as long as there is protein present in the milk. All milk will foam: fully skimmed, semi-skimmed, whole fat, soya, goat milk etc. Steaming, which is forcing air bubbles into the milk, causes the protein to 'connect' with the air bubbles. This means that you can create as much foam as you like... Similar Editorial : The Necessity of Milk by Patou. | Source : Cider Mill Press
The French Press The French Press, also called a press pot, coffee plunger or cafetière, is one the easiest coffee devices and are mostly used at home. The French Press produces strong coffee and is relatively easy to use. The most interesting fact about the French Press is that the brewing water is in direct contac... Similar Editorial : Guide To Coffee Press by Masni Rizal Mansor. | Source : Greek Food Recipe
Latte The latte or cafe latte is one of the most popular coffees. It is, just like the cappuccino, an espresso based drink topped with milk.
The difference between the cappuccino and the latte is mainly the amount of foam. Sometimes there is a difference in size, the latte is usually a slightly... Similar Editorial : A Whole Lotta Latte Coffee by Dave Poon. | Source : Espresso At Home
A Guide To Latte Art - Free Pour The milk You need cold and fresh milk. Most people prefer full fat milk for Latte Art but it is really up to you, if you use a right technique then it doesn't make too much difference. Just make sure that the milk is fresh and straight out of the fridge. Do not expose it to heat or light befor... Similar Editorial : A Whole Lotta Latte Coffee by Dave Poon. | Source : Espresso At Home
The Decaf Stick It is a bit of old news but since I haven't seen it on the market yet here in England I thought it would be an interesting post. Last year The Decaf Company invented a stick that you could stir into your cup of coffee that should absorb 70% of the caffeine. This also works for tea and sodas. <... Similar Editorial : Organic Decaf Coffee has its Benefits by Charlie Reese. | Source : Gaggia Evolution Espresso