Erik Brockholz
Cleaning the portafilter - we'll show you how!
A well-maintained portafilter is the heart of every espresso machine and guarantees you the perfect espresso. Regular and thorough cleaning is essential to ensure the best coffee quality at all times and to extend the life of your machine. In this guide, we will show you step by step how to clean your portafilter properly. Why is cleaning the portafilter so important? Over time, coffee oils, coffee residues and limescale build up in the portafilter and other parts of the espresso machine. These deposits can negatively affect the taste of your coffee and damage the machine. Regular cleaning prevents these...
Erik Brockholz
Roasting coffee at home: Is the taste worth it
Roasting coffee at home offers an exciting way to personalize your coffee experience and enjoy the freshest coffee tailored to your taste. In this article, you'll learn how home roasting works, the benefits, and how you can get started yourself. The benefits of roasting coffee at home Roasting coffee at home offers numerous advantages: Freshness Home roasted coffee is unbeatably fresh. You can roast it exactly when you need it and enjoy the full range of flavors. control You have full control over the roast level, which means you can customize your coffee exactly to your taste. diversity Experiment with...
Erik Brockholz
Why is coffee sour?
A common problem for many coffee drinkers is an unexpectedly sour taste in their coffee. This can have several causes, from the preparation method to the bean quality and brewing parameters. In this article, I will explain why your coffee can taste sour and offer practical tips to fix this problem. The main causes of sour coffee The sour taste in your coffee can be due to several factors. Here are the most common causes: Freshness of the beans Freshly roasted coffee beans contain natural acids that break down over time. An overly sour taste can indicate that the beans...
Erik Brockholz
Washed, Natural or Semi-Washed: A detailed guide to coffee preparation
The quality and aroma of coffee is not only influenced by the beans themselves, but also by the way they are processed. Different processing methods produce unique flavor profiles and play a crucial role in the development of the final product. In this article, we take a look at the three most popular processing methods: washed, natural and semi-washed. Excursus: The coffee cherry and its layers Let's start with a little deep dive into the world of the coffee cherry: The coffee cherry is the fruit of the coffee tree and contributes significantly to the quality and aroma of the...
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