Browsing: Brewing
Many short infusions, kluntje and wulkje, a small pot of hojicha: three tea traditions you can celebrate at home as an afternoon ritual, with exact amounts.
Ube is neither sweet potato nor taro. Botany, nutritional values, what colourings and flavourings on the label mean, and an ube latte to make at home.
Cold milk, a short burst of air, then let it roll to around 60°C: how to make milk foam with a steam wand, French press or frother, even with oat drink.
How to use a moka pot properly: hot water, the right grind size, stopping at the hiss, cleaning, and aluminium or stainless steel.
How to make great AeroPress coffee: basic recipe, five recipes compared, the inverted method, three world champion recipes and help with mistakes.
How to make a hojicha latte at home: a paste from powder or strong leaf tea, hot and iced, the right milk, sweetness and how much caffeine it contains.
How to make a matcha latte without lumps: basic recipe hot and iced, sifting and whisking, the right milk and how much caffeine it contains.
How hot and how long to brew each tea: guide values by type, cooling times without a thermometer, scales instead of a spoon and a gongfu guide.
What you need to switch to an espresso machine: machine types, grinder and accessories, the first weeks, time needed and running costs for beans and power.
Scales, a needle tool and a well-fitting tamper bring the biggest gains. Plus the evidence on puck screens, precision baskets and levellers, and a ranking with five places.