Note: The original version of this article was written by Tasmin Grant and published on Perfect Daily Grind. For every cup of coffee you brew, roughly 98% is water. But water is rarely just water. Depending on your geographical location, it contains varying levels of a range of minerals and organic compounds....
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The Science Behind Perfect Latte Art
Behind that beautifully poured design on top of your latte, there's a whole lot of physics and chemistry going on. By mastering a range of techniques, ranging from milk steaming to pouring, baristas hone their skills and equip themselves to make excellent latte art time and time again. Let’s take...
Coffee Acidity: The Science and the Experience
While we could get out the pH strips from the old science kit and start testing every cup, the truth is that it’s more complicated than that. pH level doesn’t always equate directly to a person’s experience of a particular coffee. Luckily, there are other ways to identify coffees that are low-acid.