WDT Tools
WDT Tools What is WDT in Coffee? In the world of coffee, particularly espresso preparation, WDT stands for Weiss Distribution Technique. It’s a popular method for evenly distributing ground coffee inside a portafilter basket before tamping. The goal is to eliminate clumps, create uniform density, and promote even water extraction during brewing, which helps […]
Espresso Shaker Funnel
Espresso Shaker Funnel What Are Espresso Shaker Funnels? Espresso shaker funnels are specialized coffee brewing accessories designed to improve the preparation of espresso shots by evenly distributing and homogenizing ground coffee beans. They combine the functions of a dosing funnel (to catch grounds from the grinder without mess) and a shaker (to redistribute the grounds, […]
RDT Ross Droplet Technique
RDT Ross Droplet Technique What is RDT in Coffee? In the world of specialty coffee, particularly espresso preparation, RDT stands for the Ross Droplet Technique. It’s a simple grinding hack that involves lightly misting roasted coffee beans with a tiny amount of water (just a few droplets) right before you grind them. The goal? To […]
Roast Name
Roast Name You’ve probably heard a few roast names. Some refer to the bean’s appearance (Cinnamon), the region it’s from (Viennese), or when it should be drunk (After Dinner). Despite this, there’s little naming standardisation. Some terms are used interchangeably, others can describe a range of roast levels, and the names don’t always directly reference […]
Drop Temperature
Drop Temperature This is information for the coffee roasters. Roasting coffee basics – CoffeeNavigated.net
Steamed milk
Steamed milk Milk and coffee are a marriage made in heaven. When milk is steamed to 60 Celsius, it reaches its optimum sweetness. Aerate it just enough to produce a thick paint texture.
Bypass Water Calculator
Bypass Water Calculator Very lightly roasted coffee requires a low dose and a high water ratio (as above). If you add a lot of milk, as most people do with flat whites, lattes, and cappuccinos, then the light, delicate flavor notes, fruits, acidity, and aromas of a lightly roasted coffee can easily be overwhelmed. Replacing […]
Cup Size Calculator
Cup Size Calculator Very lightly roasted coffee requires a low dose, a high water ratio, and some bypass water (as above). Using a small 5oz/150ml cup will taste better than being washed out in a large cup. At the other end of the roast/density spectrum, a very dark roasted bean is very ashy […]
Espresso Time Calculator
Espresso Time Calculator Increasing the shot time increases the level of extraction, so for a very light roast, going up to 40 seconds helps. Conversely, with very dark roasts, reducing the shot time to as low as 20 seconds helps avoid over-extraction. The time provided is for a standard 58mm basket. Small-diameter baskets have a […]
Espresso Yield Calculator
Espresso Yield Calculator Yield means the weight of coffee made. Yield = dose x ratio. For example, if your dose is 20g and your ratio is 2.5, your yield should be 50g. You should use your scales under your cup and stop the shot when it reaches the target yield. The important thing to keep […]
