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Equipment & beverage Focus
Also, the legendary Mahlkonig EK43
grinder (below) is famous for its filter
grind more than espresso brewing. It’s a
badge of honour and workhorse grinder
for most artisan coffee bar chains
providing the ‘mise en place’ preparation
of the finest coffee beans to then enter
the batch brew process. Whilst some
people might think of filter coffee as an
inferior product, Marc says “This is a
nononsense good filter with the right
equipment, and fresh beans can be

fabulous.”

If you’ve just got an espresso
machine, can Americano coffee ever
be any good? Well yes and yes!

To start, the key is to avoid scorching
the coffee. By pouring hot water first
and then adding a fresh espresso on
top, you can better preserve the
crema. Additionally, some espresso
machines allow you to adjust the
group head brew temperature; using
a slightly lower temperature can lead
to a better extraction for espresso
intended for an Americano, resulting
It's interesting to read that Pret a Manger, in a cup with less bitterness.
whilst upsetting the market recently with
the remodelling of their coffee
subscription service, has pledged to serve
their excellent filter coffee at just 99p, If you’ve just got an
down from the previous ticket price of espresso machine, can
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Americano coffee ever

Have they started something on the high
street? Perhaps, in these days of minding be any good? Well yes
the pennies, filter coffee can play a and yes!
strategic role in being an entry-level price
point to your coffee menu.

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