No. 122 · Coffee
AeroPress coffee
AeroPress's own signature method: 16–18 g medium-ground coffee, water at 85°C to the 4 mark, a 60-second wait, then press.
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Coffee
Brew ratios, grind sizes, temperatures and times from the National Coffee Association and equipment makers, plus the classic espresso-and-milk drinks.
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No. 120 · Coffee
Cafetière (French press) coffee
Coarse coffee steeped for about four minutes in water just off the boil, then plunged. Ratio 1:10 to 1:16.
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No. 128 · Coffee
Caffè americano
An espresso lengthened with hot water at about one part espresso to three or four parts water.
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No. 127 · Coffee
Caffè latte
Espresso with plenty of steamed milk and a light layer of foam, traditionally served in a glass.
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No. 126 · Coffee
Cappuccino
Espresso topped with steamed milk and a thick layer of foam; usually smaller than a latte.
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No. 124 · Coffee
Cold brew coffee
Coarse coffee steeped in cold water for about 12 hours, strained, then served over ice. A concentrate at 1:4 to 1:5.
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No. 119 · Coffee
Espresso
Finely ground coffee extracted under pressure in 20–30 seconds, at about one part coffee to two parts liquid espresso by weight.
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No. 125 · Coffee
Flat white
A double espresso with a little steamed milk and a thin layer of microfoam, in a smaller cup than a latte.
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No. 123 · Coffee
Moka pot coffee
Stovetop coffee: water in the base up to the valve line, fine coffee levelled in the funnel, gentle heat.
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No. 121 · Coffee
Pour-over coffee
Medium-ground coffee in a paper filter, bloomed then slowly poured over at about 93°C for 2–4 minutes.
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Guides for this shelf
- Coffee basics: grind, ratio, temperature and time The four things that control how coffee tastes, with brew ratios and times for espresso, cafetière, pour-over, AeroPress and cold brew.
Most-used kit
- Burr coffee grinder Search Amazon.co.uk for Burr coffee grinder (opens Amazon in a new tab)
- Espresso machine Search Amazon.co.uk for Espresso machine (opens Amazon in a new tab)
- Digital kitchen scales Search Amazon.co.uk for Digital kitchen scales (opens Amazon in a new tab)
- Milk jug (steaming pitcher) Search Amazon.co.uk for Milk jug (steaming pitcher) (opens Amazon in a new tab)
- Temperature-control kettle Search Amazon.co.uk for Temperature-control kettle (opens Amazon in a new tab)
- Cafetière (French press) Search Amazon.co.uk for Cafetière (French press) (opens Amazon in a new tab)
- Pour-over dripper and filters Search Amazon.co.uk for Pour-over dripper and filters (opens Amazon in a new tab)
- Gooseneck kettle Search Amazon.co.uk for Gooseneck kettle (opens Amazon in a new tab)
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