If you are roasting green coffee beans at home, note that proper resting and storage are essential to preserve the aroma, flavor, and freshness of your beans. I roast my green beans with the Gene Cafe home roaster and often get a medium roast after around 16 minutes. Here are what you should do after […]
Tech Guide
How I Checked the Blown Fuse in My Kaiweets KM601 Multimeter
When I was testing current with my Kaiweets KM601 multimeter the other day, I must’ve pushed it too far and blown its internal fuse. So I decided to crack it open and check.
Why I Replaced the Breville Portafilter with a Bottomless Portafilter
I used my Breville (Sage) Barista Express Impress for a few weeks without any upgrade and I soon found out some problems with its included portafilter. I decided to switch to a bottomless portafilter and that is the best purchase for my coffee setup. Here are the 2 main reasons:
How to Remove the Black Plastic Insert in Breville Portafilter
If you are using a Breville espresso machine, you might find a black plastic insert on the bottom of its included portafilter. This piece is made to minimize heat loss into the bottom and regulate pressure for consistent extraction. Over time, coffee oils and residues can build up and make the area dirty. Here is […]
How Fresh Are Coffee Beans at Whole Foods Market?
Buying coffee beans from grocery stores sounds like a bad idea but in fact, Whole Foods Market is a popular destination for coffee lovers. They are offering a great selection including a mix of in-house roasted beans and selections from local and national roasters.
WDT vs No WDT: Does It Make a Difference with the Breville Barista Express Impress?
If you’ve just started making espresso at home like me, you must be seeing numerous videos of people using WDT to prepare their pucks. This is a method of using a thin tool to evenly distribute coffee grounds in the portafilter, and many people sworn by its benefits. I was curious and gave it a […]
