Thursday, June 08, 2017
John talks coffee #6 - espresso texture starts with roasting !
Espresso is about mouthfeel, texture, and flavor. And it should be delicious!
Wednesday, June 07, 2017
Tuesday, June 06, 2017
John talks coffee #4 - Tasting - Understand Why
The reason you taste and adjust, is not simply to make it better. It's to understand why the new version tastes different than the old version. Don't just ask why, know why!
Monday, June 05, 2017
John talks coffee #3 - Knowledge of Craft
Understand the coffees that you are using, understand how they work at various roast levels and different profiles. The more you understand how the depth and breadth of your coffee, the more you will understand - and create a great espresso.
Sunday, June 04, 2017
John talks coffee #2 - Light Roasting and Lemons
Light roasting is about developing sweetness and structure. to support the flavors.