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TOOLS

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  HARIO V60 DRIP SCALE This is a scale designed by Hario for pour over coffee. It features both volume and time, the two  factors that are crucial in brewing a perfect cup of coffee.  The scale has a Weighing platform, START STOP button, ON/OFF TARE button and Display all on the front of the main body. On the back, there is Battery cover, Wall hanging hook hole and a Fastening screw cover to be opened by  service technicians only.                                                                                                   Hario V60 Drip Scale 📸Definite Bean & Brew The scale is powered by 2 AAA batteries. It has a weighing range of 2-2000g and a maximum count up time of 99minutes 59seconds when in use. The sc...

CLASSICS - LONG BLACK / AMERICANO

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LONG BLACK VS AMERICANO Both Long black and Americano are espresso based drinks whose ingredients are similar but different in preparation methods which alters crema and flavor profiles.      Ingredients:             ➔ Fresh coffee beans                ➔ Hot Water                        Equipment:            ➔ Espresso machine           ➔ Burr grinder           ➔ Tamper           ➔ Distributor  (optional)           ➔ Water Boiling kettle  (optional)           ➔ Coffee cup      Long Black A cup of Long black 📸Definite Bean & Brew Long black is espresso extracted directly over hot water resulting in rich crema on top leading to a bold and intense  flavors. Hot...

BREWING - TURKISH COFFEE

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 TURKISH COFFEE A cup of Turkish coffee.  📸Definite Bean and Brew Turkish coffee is a traditional  method of coffee preparation which involves brewing very finely ground coffee beans (finer than espresso) in a cezve over medium to low heat and serving unfiltered. Technology has seen the creation of modern day state of the art electric Turkish coffee machines that are more convenient compared to the traditional equipment.  Turkish coffee is widely consumed without spices however there are options of Turkish coffee mixed with ground spices like cardamon. Sweetening of Turkish coffee comes in 4 levels: No Sugar, Little Sugar (½ tsp ) , Medium Sugar (1tsp) and Sweet (2tsp)                            CEZVE Cezve is also known as ibrik amongst Arabs and briki among Greeks. It has a spout, a wide base, a narrow neck and a long handle.                   ...