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In-Flight Espresso Mastery Goes Viral: A Coffee Lover’s Dream or Nightmare?

In-Flight Espresso Mastery Goes Viral: A Coffee Lover’s Dream or Nightmare?

A video of a daring coffee lover turning an ordinary flight into an espresso bar has taken TikTok by storm. The clip, shared by @ozanncetinkaya and viewed over 1.6 million times since its November 21 posting, captures the passenger meticulously grinding beans, brewing an espresso, and savoring the result at 35,000 feet. The video begins with a vacuum-sealed bag of coffee beans, which the passenger opens and pours into a hand-powered coffee grinder. After cranking it vigorously while seated on the plane, he carefully packs the freshly ground coffee into what appears to be a portable espresso maker. Applying pressure…
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Unraveling the Mystery of Silent First Crack in Coffee Roasting

Unraveling the Mystery of Silent First Crack in Coffee Roasting

Some coffee roasters are puzzled by a phenomenon where they can't hear a prominent first crack during the roasting process, despite indications of medium-dark roast. This issue seems to be particularly prevalent with certain coffees like Colombian, Guatemalan Huehue, and Natural Brazilian. Let's dive into this intriguing conundrum. First crack, a significant event in the coffee roasting process, is characterized by an audible popping sound as moisture within the beans begins to evaporate. The first crack usually occurs around 350-400°F (176-204°C) and marks the transition from the drying phase to the development phase. However, it appears that with certain coffees,…
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