Time was something easier to measure with a stopwatch on mobile phones, so I executed it right from the beningging with the french press and the aeropress. I never felt the need for anything further. However, if anyone is interested there are more options. Levels of gearing up Level 0: Use hunch (Zen mode) Level… Continue reading Measure: The Time and Extraction
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Measure: The Weighing & Ratio
When making coffee in my first brewer - moka pot, I never used to measure much. I used to fill the basket with as much pre-ground coffee as I could pack, and put it to brew. Later while making it in french press, I wasn’t really sure how much coffee to put and how much… Continue reading Measure: The Weighing & Ratio
Turkish Coffee: How do I brew specialty coffee with Cezve?
I was strolling through Khan el-Khalili Bazaar in the Egyptian capital city of Cairo; packed with hawkers, shopkeepers, tourists and locals. Among souvenirs of unimaginable variety, my eyes fell on this Cezve. The unique design - a brass tumbler with decorative embossing and an attached rounded wooden handle. I fell in love with it. Even… Continue reading Turkish Coffee: How do I brew specialty coffee with Cezve?
Unofficial Roadmap for a Coffee Enthusiast
Coffee brewing from Rookie to Geek, n00b to Ninja, and decisions for gearing up (or not). "You take the blue pill... the story ends, you go back to the cafe and order your favorite coffee. You take the red pill (read on)... you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole… Continue reading Unofficial Roadmap for a Coffee Enthusiast
Book Review: Craft Coffee – A Manual
Craft Coffee - A Manual by Jessica Easto and Andreas Willhoff. This book is for someone who falls in love with quality coffee and gets serious about learning the "craft" of brewing delicious coffee at home. As a home brewer, who geeked about coffee for 2-3 years, I loved the book. It covers all essential topics around brewing… Continue reading Book Review: Craft Coffee – A Manual
The Legendary Moka Express; How to brew an Espresso-like shot
In 2016, I was stunned by the coffee in Italy, and picked up a cute little brewer - Moka Express by Bialetti a.k.a. Moka Pot. It is as Italian as it gets for a home brewer. Apparently 90% of Italian homes had a Bialetti moka pot in 2010. Why do I love Moka Pot? To begin with, it was love at first sight as well as the first love, the first coffee brewer we had. I adore its design - simple yet iconic. It’s brew process - complex (easy to mess up) but satisfying. Lastly, the power to brew an espresso like shot as a base to prepare cappuccino to affogato to just savouring neat.
Why AeroPress is my favorite coffee maker; Interesting facts & resources
If I were to get only one coffee brewing equipment, it would be AeroPress. Among many other brewing equipment, it provides the most versatile, delicious, clean cup of coffee. We use it at home on a daily basis, usually twice a day. The AeroPress; Photo – MemoriesByMegha After traditional Italian moka pot and quite common… Continue reading Why AeroPress is my favorite coffee maker; Interesting facts & resources
My Minipresso coffee brewing guide
If you like brewing coffee and are looking for some variety, you might be interested to know about Wacaco Minipresso. This article is about my journey with minipresso - what it is and how I like to brew my favorite cup of coffee with it. The Wacaco Minipresso; Photo - MemoriesByMegha My few initial cups… Continue reading My Minipresso coffee brewing guide
French Press – Probably the best way to begin Specialty Coffee Journey; Tips and Tricks
French Press is the simplest and cheapest method to brew delicious specialty coffee at home. I would recommend this as a first equipment to anyone starting their brewing journey. I got one in 2017 to try out another brewing method besides the Moka pot. I have been using it for the last 5 years, brewing… Continue reading French Press – Probably the best way to begin Specialty Coffee Journey; Tips and Tricks
Journal of a Coffee Enthusiast 