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Latte Art: Make a Masterpiece
By Brian Burik · July 15, 2024 The Art and Science of Latte Art Latte art is where the worlds of coffee artistry and science converge, transforming a simple cup of coffee into a canvas of intricate designs. The magic begins with great tasting espresso and perfectly steamed milk, which is the foundation of any beautiful latte. Steaming the milk involves heating it to the right temperature and texture, around 130-155 F—smooth and velvety with a microfoam that's thick enough to create stunning patterns. If you over heat the milk, above 160F, it can scorch, leading to a burnt or...
Coffee Brewing: Pour-Over vs Automatic Drip
By Brian Burik · July 13, 2024 I love brewing with my Hario V60 manual pour-over. It takes me about 5 minutes from whole-bean to first delicious sip and it remains my precious ritual each morning before I take on the world. Pour-over brewing is considered by many coffee enthusiasts, including myself to be the superior method for brewing a delicious cup of coffee. It’s easy, fun and allows for a lot of customization. Admittedly, this method requires a bit of math that I keep it simple for my first cup of the day. (15:1 water to coffee ratio). This...
Biggest Mistakes with Grind Size
One of the biggest mistakes home brewers make is on their grind size. The impact that grind size has on the quality of your coffee is incredible. Investing in a quality burr grinder guarantees consistency, allowing you to replicate your perfect cup of coffee every time.
How Many Scoops of Coffee per Cup?
This is one of the most common questions I receive from Tradition followers + it always makes me smile, as I picture a teaspoon next to a shovel...
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LIGHT ROAST
LIGHT ROAST
Light roast coffee offers a multilayered complexity as it retains the unique characteristics of the bean, described as a “roasty” flavor similar to a toasted grain.
MEDIUM ROAST
MEDIUM ROAST
Coffee roasted to medium typically has a rounded flavor profile and balanced body often described
as having a sweet, mellow and smooth taste.
MEDIUM/DARK
MEDIUM/DARK
Full of flavor, medium-dark roast coffee beans are a rich, dark brown color with a semi-oily surface creating a sophisticated bittersweet
finish.
DARK ROAST
DARK ROAST
Dark roast coffee typically has a bold, smoky taste since the
country of origin flavors are almost entirely roasted out leaving a robust, full body classic coffee.