🫘 Miscela (mee-SHAY-lah) – Espresso blend
⚙️ Macinazione (mah-chee-naht-see-OH-nay) – Grinder
🤖 Macchina (MAH-kee-nah) – Machine
🫶🏻 Mano (MAH-no) – Hand (of the barista)
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Roast spectrum
Brewing
All coffee brewing starts with the same three basic ingredients: coffee, water and a filter. Each of the three plays an important role in brewing.
FUNDAMENTALS: Proportion, Grind, Water, and Freshness
Calculating Brew Ratios
First, translate the amount of water and coffee into grams (1 mL water = 1 g water). Then, divide the weight of water by the weight of the coffee to calculate the brew ratio. We recommend 6 oz of water for every 2 Tbsp scoop of coffee.
6 oz = 180 mL = 180 g water
2 Tbsp = 10 g coffee
180 ÷ 10 = 18
Starbucks recommends a brew ratio of 18:1.