Discover all the secrets of the perfect cup of coffee
If you’re a coffee enthusiast, weekends or holidays can be a great opportunity to explore your barista talents. For example, start your morning by serving yourself an espresso, and in the afternoon enjoy a speculoos latte. We’ve gathered all the information you need to prepare coffee‑based drinks worthy of a barista.
Learn more about coffee‑based drinks
Do you know the difference between a cappuccino and a café latte? Do you know how much milk is needed to prepare them?We reviewed all the different coffee variations and what sets them apart, so you’ll have no trouble telling them apart anymore.
Choose the right bean for your coffee
What is the difference between Arabica and Robusta? What flavor profile is associated with each? Which variety is best suited for a cappuccino or a café latte?The answers to all these questions will help you make the perfect cup of coffee.
Make a good coffee extraction
To make a perfect coffee‑based drink, it is essential that the coffee is neither under‑extracted nor over‑extracted. To achieve this, understanding how coffee interacts with water, knowing what a perfect extraction is, and being able to identify it are key elements to master.
Try new recipes
The possibilities for coffee‑based drinks are endless. For example, you can make an iced coffee in the morning, a delicious speculoos latte, or even a chocolate‑chip macchiato in the afternoon.
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Perfect milk foam
Today, your guests expect a perfectly made cappuccino and latte macchiato. However, a perfect cappuccino stands or falls with good, firm milk foam (also called microfoam). Read what to pay attention to when serving the perfect milk‑foam coffee.
How to Prepare the Best Espresso
When preparing espresso, there are many factors to consider. You need the right grind and dosage, and you must pay attention to contact pressure, water temperature, brewing time, and extraction. The best espresso flavor is best achieved with a piston (lever) machine, as it allows you to control all of these variables. How do you do it? Follow these seven steps.
Preparation of cappuccino
This Italian beverage is very well known to most Kiwis. A creamy coffee with a firm layer of milk foam, often poured into the most beautiful shapes. The ideal cappuccino ratio consists of 1/3 coffee, 1/3 hot milk, and 1/3 milk foam. It sounds simple, but how do you actually achieve this ratio? With these ten steps, you can serve the most delicious cappuccino from a bean‑to‑cup coffee machine in no time.
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