In the world of coffee brewing, filter papers play an important role in determining the quality of the final product. Recently, we had an independent blind study conducted to compare the effectiveness of Filter Paper A (new Bruer Cone Paper Filter) and Filter Paper B (Popular Cone Filter). The tester's blind findings revealed some interesting insights that we would like to share.
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The Bruer Precision Espresso Machine Filter Baskets are a must-have for every barista who is looking to achieve a consistently high-quality espresso extraction. These baskets are developed with precision and attention to detail, ensuring a smooth and ultra-clean surface finish that is free of rough anomalies that can affect the extraction process.
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Without question, coffee and ice-cream are best friends. One great combination of the two is the traditional affogato. Affogato is Italian for "drowned", and that's basically what's happening to the ice-cream when a shot of espresso is poured over a scoop of vanilla.
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Like peanut butter and jelly, cookies and milk, coffee and alcohol can go pretty darn well together. There's plenty of coffee based liqueur out on the market, and Kahlua may be one of the most well known. We came across a bunch of recipes for making your own Kahlua at home, and we thought we'd put our own spin on it.
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As these Winter days get shorter and the temperatures drop, we wanted to share our method for making hot cold brewed coffee with Cold Bruer. Sometimes, on these chilly mornings, theres no substitute for a hot cup in your hand, and for that less acidic brew, cold brewing is a great way to go.
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One of the coolest things about being involved in a Kickstarter project is the alternative uses of your project that community members come up with. Could I use Cold Bruer for...
Botanical tinctures?
Infused alcohol?
Chemistry titrations?
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One of the most frequently asked questions we get is: "What is the best grind for Cold Bruer?"
Great question! Those that are asking have probably tasted how the grind size influences the quality of their hot brewed coffee. Too fine, and it's an over-extracted, bitter cup. Too coarse, and the result is an under-developed, watery substance. While the slow-drip cold brewing method has some fundamental differences from hot brewing techniques, grind size will still play a role in the quality of the cold brew. In this post, we'll take a look at three different grind sizes and the resulting influence on extraction and taste. - Read more »
It's not every day that you get to brew up the same coffee that's been roasted to three different levels, and we were excited for this opportunity when Artis Coffee gave us 3 bags of a Kenyan coffee each roasted to a different final temperature.
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Fizzy cold brewed coffee? There's a few commercial cold brewed coffees emerging on the on market, and we thought carbonating some cold brew of our own could be an interesting experiment. Anyone that's drank soda that's gone flat knows what a significant role carbonation plays in how it tastes. Bringing that added ZING to cold brew could be a welcomed addition to an already refreshing beverage.
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Ever been tempted to pour off a little cold brew before it has finished brewing?
Desperate for a caffeine fix, we've done it. The result was an overpoweringly strong brew. Nothing like the smooth, sweet brew we're accustomed to. In this post, we'll take a closer look at the various stages of extraction and do a little taste testing while we're at it.