My grinder, a Krups GVR2 burr grinder, broke this weekend. I've heard that hand grinders like the one pictured above can produce a fine, Turkish grind. What's your favorite grinder?
Bialetti died last week. This article contains the best graphic we've found yet explaining how the Moka pot coffee maker Bialletti made famous works, in case you're curious.…
I like using a hand grinder to grind my espresso beans. It's like Chi Gong (wax on, wax off), it makes a fine grind and it gives me something to do while the ancient espresso machine warms…
A friend just pinged me about a new coffee machine called an Aeropress. Have any of you heard of it? The video on their website explains it. It's…
I just got this Inox espresso maker. How do you use it? I looked around on the web, but it's not clear.All the pieces appear to be there. A couple of the plastic parts are broken, but I don't think it will affect the performance.There's a vent on the side I think will release compressed steam. So,…
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Not! There are several elements you need for good coffee:1. Beans2. Roast3. Water4. Grind5. BrewAll of these are pretty important, but way up there is the grind. Why? Mainly because…
I sent Behrang a link to…
Partsguru Ed Harris, you recommend a coarser grind and not tamping the grounds much before making espresso. I tried it and wound up with excellent crema and a delicious espresso. I used…