by Alexandra Ionescu | Jan 30, 2017 | Blog
Last week I shared some basic science about espresso equilibrium temperature. This week I’ve whipped up a calculator that can figure it all out for you. Put in your recipe and check out the result! Because the specific heat of water is so much higher, it will affect... by BaristaHustleAdmin | Jan 30, 2017 | Blog
The advent of PID control on espresso machines brought with it a feverish obsession with temperature control. “We want more precise temperatures” the professionals cried; and almost all manufacturers have been delivering with aplomb. Reflecting on these advances, one... by BaristaHustleAdmin | Jan 30, 2017 | Blog
This post was originally written by Alex Bernson, former editor of Barista Hustle. Guests can only express what they want in the terms they know, and for many coffee consumers, the number one term they know is bold. It immediately conjures up ideas of morning... 
by BaristaHustleAdmin | Jan 30, 2017 | Blog
Baristas have come a long way in recent years to abolish many myths of coffee-making. One that remains fairly steadfast is the polish; the quick spin at the end of a tamp to make the surface of the coffee look smooth. I’ve spun a tamper in many a basket over my years... 
by BaristaHustleAdmin | Jan 30, 2017 | Blog
Image via The Weekend Edition. What follows is a phone interview between 2014 World Barista Champion, Hidenori Izaki, and Coffee Hustle’s editor, Alex Bernson. This version has been streamlined slightly for the web, but the full discussion is available for your...