Numero Uno Artisan Coffee Roasters

One thing you’ll learn in any type of barista training is that different grinds are used in different brewing methods. Therefore, if you use the wrong grind, it will lead to under-extracted or over-extracted coffee. For instance if your coffee is too finely ground, it will over-extract the flavours from the coffee and results in bitter tasting coffee. On the other hand, extra coarsely ground coffee will result in flavourless coffee.

As surprising as it may sound, most people underestimate the amount of coffee required for every cup even if they have invested heavily in buying high-end equipment such as Syphon brewing pour over or Giotto Rocket V3 PID. The result is bitter tasting, watery cup of coffee in spite of using the best equipment. A rule of the thumb is to use two tablespoons for every cup of 180 ml. If you are trying to experiment with the taste, it’s better to test different roasts rather than varying the quantity of coffee in your cup.

 It doesn’t matter whether you opt for # single origin or blend, you should always use filtered water in the preparation of your coffee. Quality of water plays an important role in determining the taste of your coffee as it constitutes nearly 98% of it. So, it wouldn’t be surprising if you get mediocre quality coffee in case you use unfiltered tap water. Second important factor is the temperature of water. Water should be heated precisely to a certain temperature so that it can successfully extract all the flavours from the coffee while brewing.

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According to coffee experts, moisture and oxygen are some of the biggest enemies of your coffee. So, as soon as coffee is ground, it starts to lose its original flavour and freshness. This may be the reason behind the quick deterioration of bagged coffee and why renowned connoisseurs recommend espresso drinks and freshly ground and roasted coffee to the coffee lovers. However, in order to attain the best tasting coffee, it’s recommended to use high quality coffee grinding machines, such as Mazzer electronic Robur grinder, and grind your coffee right before brewing. Next best thing you can do is find a reputable wholesale coffee supplier, such as Numero Uno, so that you can get highest quality # organic coffee all year round.

The best way to ascertain the quality of your coffee is to make sure that all aspects from growing coffee to using the best equipment are flawless. There are many parameters that differentiate great coffee from the mediocre variety. These factors include the flavour, the aroma and the colour. Coffee tasting is essentially an art, and not unlike wine tasting. It requires experience and a naturally sensitive palate. Also known as cupping, coffee tasting can be mastered by taking small steps. You can start by simply taking a few varieties that are commonly available in the market and try to notice some differences as well as similarities in their flavour, aroma and colour. Acidity and body are the two most commonly used terms in coffee cupping. A good quality coffee should not be sour or bitter and it should have the desired richness or fullness.

To simply put it, in extraction, water comes in contact with coffee beans in a certain period of time, called the ‘extraction time’. As you may have guessed by now, finer grinds have shorter extraction time than that of coarser grinds. For instance, in French press, the coarsest grinds are used, and have therefore, an extraction time of nearly four minutes, which is considered to be the longest for any type of coffee. In scientific terms, this process essentially means the extraction of flavours and soluble material from the coffee beans, which just happens to be 28% of the roasted beans.

You may not be aware but coffee roasting is a process that requires very high levels of precision to achieve a perfect roast. Let’s try to understand the process in a bit more detail. On roasting, coffee beans undergo some chemical changes with increase in temperature, and release energy at two different time intervals first and second crack. Now, the process of roasting can be stopped anywhere between the first time interval (first crack) and the second interval (second crack) to obtain a variety of roast types. Levels of roasting greatly influence the taste and flavour of coffee or espresso drinks. For instance, in darker roasts, you’ll find the influence of roasting to a greater extent, and it can be difficult to identify the unique traits of its origin. When it comes to coffee roast types available in Sydney, you have plenty to choose from. Some of these roast types are light roast, medium roast, dark roast, Italian roast and French roast. Here at Numero Uno our roast us medium to give the beans we buy the best flavour possible.

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Our house made Minestrone is full of goodness and definitely satisfying on a day like today #soupoftheday #minestrone #autumndays #numerounocoffee #sydneycoffeeroasters #sydneycafes (at Numero Uno Coffee)

In any type of barista training, one thing you’ll surely learn about coffee is that coffee brewing is nothing less than a fine art. If you are not careful while brewing your coffee and set the temperature too high, you run the risk of burning the coffee. Secondly, you should make sure that you are using a perfect grind as too fine grind can result in a poor extraction. Getting quality coffee grinding equipment, such as Mazzer electronic Robur grinder, for your home or restaurant is a better option than buying ground coffee, in case, you are not certain about your daily coffee requirements. There are many other factors to keep in mind to brew a great cup. These factors include coffee-to-water ratio, quality of water, temperature of water, quality of coffee, and how clean is you coffee brewing equipment

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Let’s admit it - coffee is a quite complex thing to fully understand. Ranging from the varieties of coffee, such as single origin and organic coffee to different types of equipment, such as Giotto Rocket V3 PID and La Marzocco Equipment, to choose from, it takes into account numerous factors to produce a perfect cup of coffee. For a long time, quality of coffee has been determined based on the region of its growth.  However, nowadays, there are a number of varieties available in Sydney, imported from all over the world. So, it’s time you should gain some useful knowledge about your coffee in order to get the best coffee in Sydney. With that in mind, we have prepared a list of three basic things about coffee that are pretty easy to understand, even if you are not a coffee professional as we strive to be at Numero Uno. Let’s hit the ground running.

Never too young to learn how to Roast. Our head roaster Paris teaching Harper the ropes. #numerouno #coffeeroasters #coffee #sydney #brambatiroaster #specialtycoffee #sydneycafe (at Numero Uno Coffee)

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