small batch Archives - Baked, Brewed, Beautiful

Home
About
Baked
Brewed
Beautiful
Work With Me

Baked, Brewed, Beautiful

Small Batch Gluten-Free Brownies With Coffee-Infused Frosting

Hey there!

I'm Cheyenne — freelance writer & coffee lover. On this blog, you'll find coffee hacks, how-to’s, common mistakes, coffee pairing recommedations & FREE COFFEE GUIDES for your favorite brew method.

Categories

Baked
Beautiful
Brewed

Popular Posts

How & Why You Should Use a Scale to Brew Coffee

11 Common Beginner Latte Art Mistakes

How to Grind Coffee Beans at Home & Why You Should

bakedbrewedbeautiful

Are you grinding your coffee beans to the right si

Are you grinding your coffee beans to the right size?

Each brew method requires a specific grind size to properly extract the coffee’s best flavors. Therefore, you need to grind your beans according to your favorite coffee brew method i.e. pour over, espresso, etc.

In general, pour over requires a medium-coarse grind. Espresso requires a very fine grind. AeroPress calls for varying grind sizes depending on the AeroPress brew method you choose.

For a moka pot, you should use a medium-fine grind. The coffee grinds should look something akin to sand grains.

If making cold brew coffee, a slightly larger grind is required compared to those listed above. The image above displays what coarse grinds should look like (the ones on the scale).

How are you grinding your beans today & for which brew method?
.
.
.
.
.
#coffeegrounds #coffeebeans #coffeebean #coffeemaker #coffeegrind #coffeehour #caffeinated #brewing #coffeevibes #freshcoffee #bestcoffee #blackcoffee #coffeeathome #grinder #groundcoffee #coffeemaker #coffeegear #coffeegrinders #coffeetools #brewingcoffee #bakedbrewedbeautiful

For the past few weeks, I’ve been trying my hand

For the past few weeks, I’ve been trying my hand at latte art & have had my share of fails so far.

To help other newbies, I’ve gathered insight from pro latte artists Sean Yew, specialty coffee barista and founder of The Hearty Brew and Yuri Brown, certified barista and founder of Coffee Geek Lab.

They’ve shared some of the most common latte art mistakes beginners make as well as solutions on how to fix each — here’s a few of their best tips:

1.) 𝚈𝚘𝚞’𝚛𝚎 𝚘𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚑𝚎𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚖𝚒𝚕𝚔.
Many people make the mistake of overheating the milk in their attempts to make latte art. Because milk is a protein, you run the risk of the proteins breaking apart when the milk reaches a temp. above 160°F (70°C). If you try to pour latte art with extra hot milk, your pattern will break and clump up. Go for a lower temperature when you are steaming milk for latte art. In a cafe setting, baristas aim for 140°F to 150°F (60°C to 65°C).

2.) 𝚈𝚘𝚞’𝚛𝚎 𝚕𝚎𝚝𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚊𝚖𝚎𝚍 𝚖𝚒𝚕𝚔 𝚜𝚒𝚝 𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚝𝚘𝚘 𝚕𝚘𝚗𝚐.
You also want to avoid letting your perfectly steamed milk sit out for too long. If you leave your frothy milk unattended for even just a few minutes, it will spilt. To fix this, trick is simple. After you’ve finished steaming your milk (the right way) and you’ve achieved that nice, glossy texture, pour it immediately!

3.) 𝚈𝚘𝚞’𝚛𝚎 𝚗𝚘𝚝 𝚝𝚒𝚕𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚌𝚞𝚙 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚑𝚘𝚕𝚍𝚜 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚎𝚜𝚙𝚛𝚎𝚜𝚜𝚘 𝚠𝚑𝚎𝚗 𝚙𝚘𝚞𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚖𝚒𝚕𝚔.
Some beginners might be tempted to pour latte art with their cup resting on the table. But this is a big mistake that will likely lead to bad latte art. When pouring latte art, you must tilt your cup to a 45-degree angle. The tilting creates a deeper pool of liquid espresso in the center of your cup (compared to a level cup sitting on the counter). This is important for proper pouring technique.

All 11 mistakes are up on the blog — writing this article has helped me greatly in my latte art endeavors, hope it helps you too!

A Chemex kind of morning… Today I’m brewing u

A Chemex kind of morning…

Today I’m brewing up pour over coffee with The WestBean Coffee Roasters Ethiopia Konga.

This coffee has tied for 3rd place in a cupping of desert-island coffees for Coffee Review’s 2020 tasting report. It’s a single origin hailing from Ethiopia. I won’t go in-depth about the tasting notes because I feel that this description doesn’t do this coffee justice. While yes, this roast has some unique notes, it’s more about the finish that grabbed my attention.

Lately, I’ve noticed some coffees give a peculiar aftertaste that sort of brings my overall rating of the coffee down. But not this one — this roast has a lovely finish that just makes me want to go back for seconds (and sometimes thirds on those long days).

Brewing recipe below👇

❮Recipe❯⁣
40 grams of coffee to 600 grams of water (1:15 ratio)⁣⁣⁣⁣
- first pour: slowly pour 80 grams of water in a spiral motion. Wait for a 30s - 45s bloom⁣⁣⁣⁣.
- at the 45s mark, gently pour more hot water in small circles over your bed up to 200g.⁣
- continue to pour in up to 200g of water at a time (always in gentle circles) up to your target weight of 600g.
- finish your last pour around the edge of the filter to wash down any lingering grounds.⁣⁣⁣⁣
- enjoy!
.⁣
.⁣
.⁣
.⁣
.⁣
#coffeeroaster #coffeeaddiction #coffeeandseasons #coffeeroasting #coffeeshots #coffeeroastery #coffeequotes #chemexam #coffee_inst #coffeebeans #coffeesesh #coffeecorner #chemex #coffeeshopcorners #coffeemachine #coffeetabledecor #coffeemugs #coffeestory #coffeetable #coffeelifestyle #coffeephotography #coffeemug #coffeeislove #coffeeprops #chemexbrewing #coffeecake #coffeecoffeecoffee #coffeecup #mediumoastedcoffee #bakedbrewedbeautiful

What Aspect of Specialty Coffee Brewing Do You Fin

What Aspect of Specialty Coffee Brewing Do You Find Most Challenging?

In order to get to the next phase of your coffee brewing journey, it's imperative to know what's standing in your way.

I've listed a few of the most common reasons home brewers struggle to make good coffee at home along with a few to tips to deal with/solve those issues.

•Cost $$$ (i.e. equipment and high-quality beans)

Craft coffee brewing doesn't have to be expensive. You can still make great coffee for a relatively low price with inexpensive equipment such as the AeroPress. To keep costs down even further, you can even roast your own beans at home.

•Coffee Jargon (macchiato, café au lait, affogato...why are they all so hard to pronounce?!)

Coffee speak is overwhelming! But don't let it scare you from trying to brew coffee. I have a list of the most common coffee terms here that should help greatly.

•Consistent Brews (lacking in consistent, quality brews at home. Some days it's a win, others not so much.)

Lastly, it can be VERY difficult to obtain excellent DAILY brews whether you're a seasoned brewer or not (I struggle with this one too!). But I am currently working hard on something that will help you transform your okay brews into consistent quality brews — so stay tuned!

If you can't relate to any of these, let me know in the comments what is keeping you from brewing good coffee at home. I'd love to know where you're at right now in your coffee brewing journey.

Happy Brewing & Happy Friday✌️
.
.
.
.
#origamidripper #origamicup #brewathome #brewmethods #brewcoffee #coffeecommunity #coffeepeople #coffeeprops #coffeesesh #coffeevibes #thirdwavecoffee #instacoffee #manualbrew #manualbrewing #specialtycoffee #aeropress #aeropresscoffee #aeropressrecipe #blackcoffee #coffeepassion #coffeeshots #coffeefun #barista #pourover #baristalife #coffeebean #alternativebrewing #pourovercoffee #nocream #bakedbrewedbeautiful

Load More... Follow on Instagram

Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I may earn commissions from qualifying purchases from Amazon.com.
You can learn more about our affiliate policy here.

About
Contact
Work With Me
Disclaimer & Disclosure
Terms
Privacy Policy