Coffee knowledge

Erik Brockholz
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Why dark roasts are ideal for your portafilter preparation

Nothing beats an Italian espresso - a real treat for every true coffee lover. But why is this dark roast ideal for portafilter preparation? This week we'll look at the reasons why a dark roast is the right choice for your morning cup of coffee and what you need to consider when preparing it with a portafilter. Enjoy reading! The taste profile of the dark roast Dark roasts are characterized by a rich and full flavor. The deep brown color and strong aromas are the perfect pick-me-up and give every morning a cozy warmth. Gentle and longer roasting gives the...

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Erik Brockholz
Espresso Ristretto

Ristretto – the short espresso?!

The Ristretto - what started out as an Italian delicacy is now popular around the world. Find out what a Ristretto actually is, what it tastes like and how you can prepare the perfect Ristretto at home.

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Erik Brockholz
Mann nimmt Kaffee aus Tüte nach Kaffee aufbewahren

Store coffee properly - this is how your coffee beans stay fresh!

Everyone knows it: You're away for a few days or on a business trip, come home and immediately notice that you forgot to close the coffee bag. Now your coffee doesn't taste the same as before...but why is that? And how should you store coffee properly? We'll tell you!

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Erik Brockholz
Wie viel Kaffeepulver pro Tasse beim Zubereiten

How to dose coffee correctly - we'll show you how to do it and why it's important!

In our seminars we always explain that scales are a must when preparing coffee. We find the information "how many spoons should I put in" or "how many coffee scoops" simply too imprecise. Especially since the dosage of your coffee has a decisive influence on the taste profile, you should not take it lightly.

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