Mastering Plant-Based Milks: Tips for Steaming Oat, Almond, and Soy
Stop your almond milk from separating and oat milk from burning. A complete guide to steaming plant-based milks for latte…
The Brew Lab (Guides)
Palate Development: How to Taste Espresso Notes Like a Q-Grader
Learn to identify specific flavor notes in your espresso. This guide covers palate training, sensory exercises, and how to distinguish…
Blooming Espresso: Unlocking Sweetness with Pre-Infusion Pauses
Unlock hidden sweetness in your espresso with our guide to the Blooming Espresso. Learn how pre-infusion pauses and flow profiling…
Turboshots: Breaking the Rules of Traditional Espresso Flow
Discover Turboshots: the espresso technique that breaks the 30-second rule. Learn how coarser grinds and faster flow create sweeter, clearer…
The Salami Shot: Deconstructing Espresso Flavor Stages
Master the Salami Shot technique to isolate espresso extraction phases. Learn how acidity, sweetness, and bitterness evolve to dial in…
Mastering the Long Black: It Is More Than Just an Americano
Discover the art of the Long Black. Learn the critical differences between this Australian staple and the Americano, including brewing…