Artisan Grind Journal
Inspiration for coffee lovers.
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The Golden Ratio in Coffee: Myth or Must-Have? My Honest Thoughts
Iāve been a coffee hobbyist for yearsāgrinding my own beans, experimenting with Aeropress, Moka pot, pour over, making hot and iced drinks. But for the longest time, I never used a scale. My trusty Aeropress scoop was āabout 15 grams,ā and that was good enough for me.
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How to Deal with Ultra-Dark Coffee Roasts: Tips and Tricks to Make It Drinkable
Weāve all been there. You get gifted a giant bag of coffee beans (thanks, Mom!), but then you realize those beans are an extremely dark roastābasically charcoal in a bag.
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Italian vs. UK Coffee: Why Does Espresso in Italy Keep You Awake Less?
If you love coffee and have traveled to Italy, you might have noticed something odd: you can drink several espressos a dayāeven in the eveningāand still fall asleep with no trouble! Yet back in the UK (or the US, Australia, etc.), one or two coffees after lunch can leave you restless and wide-eyed until late at night. Is Italian coffee really less intense, or is something else at play?
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Why Canāt I Get Crema with a Bottomless Portafilter? A Beginnerās Real Struggle and Solutions
Honestly, the first time I tried a bottomless portafilter, I was pumped. All those YouTube and TikTok shots of thick, golden crema had me itching to try it myself. But when it was my turn, reality checked in: either the espresso sprayed everywhere or I ended up with a cup that looked like plain coffeeāno crema in sight.
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Manual Coffee Grinder Travel Case
Keep your manual coffee grinder safe and secure wherever you go! This travel case is made from durable, abrasion-resistant EVA material and fits most manual coffee grinders (up to 200mm in length, 65mm in diameter). Perfect for coffee lovers who are always on the moveāwhether itās traveling, camping, or simply commuting to work.
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R50pro + Staresso 3: Unfiltered Live Espresso TestāRich Crema at Home!
Today, Iāll be sharing how to make a rich, crema-filled espresso using the R50pro and Staresso 3āwith no editing, showing the entire process in real time.
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Why Your Coffee Grinder Matters More Than Your Coffee Machine
Itās a well-known saying in the coffee world: āThe grinder is more important than the coffee machine.ā Coffee expert James Hoffmann, author of The World Atlas of Coffee, once said: āA great grinder is the most important piece of coffee equipment you can own.ā Whether youāre browsing YouTube or coffee forums, professionals and enthusiasts alike stress that without a quality grind, even the fanciest machine canāt deliver truly great coffee.
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Why Buy a Manual Coffee Grinder?
If you ask me what fascinates me the most about coffee, my answer is simple: that magical layer of crema on a fresh espresso. Whenever I see that golden, velvety blanket floating on top of my cup, I feel like itās the very soul of the drink. Ironically, it took me agesāand plenty of failed home experimentsāto realize just how elusive that perfect crema can be.
