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Espresso info
Why does espresso trigger a furry tongue?
It’s a sense that we all know nicely from consuming tea, consuming unripe pineapple or from very, very dry crimson wine: Every thing in your mouth tightens up and also you suppose you possibly can hardly swallow, your tongue and palate really feel so furry. Which actually shouldn’t occur with espresso. This sense is attributable to so-called tannins.
Babette Lichtenford
Over-extracted? Badly roasted?
Tannins? We all know the time period from tea or crimson wine, however not from espresso. In truth, espresso additionally comprises tannins (aka tannins), which come into play when:
- The espresso has been over-extracted. In different phrases, it has been floor too finely for the corresponding preparation technique. It has steeped too lengthy (e.g. with the French press). Or brewed too sizzling (over 203°F), as this makes the espresso very bitter. And then you definately at all times get a “dusty” feeling in your mouth – it tastes terrible.
- The espresso has not been roasted slowly and gently. Which, by the best way, can’t occur at Mount Hagen, as a result of our natural coffees are refined very slowly and gently in drum roasters. This creates an ideal stability between, for instance, chocolate-nut aromas, elegant bitterness, and refined acidity. So, when you have ready your espresso accurately and it nonetheless tastes unpleasantly astringent, then it is best to positively swap coffees.
You will discover extra details about the optimum grind for every preparation technique and all the pieces else you have to know for the right cup of espresso right here:
“What grind dimension?“
“What’s one of the best ways to make espresso?”
“Fragrant, sturdy, and fairly easy: French press espresso.”
“The range high espresso maker – all the pieces you have to find out about it.”
“Find out how to set your portafilter accurately.”
You probably have any questions on why your espresso doesn’t style because it ought to, please contact us. We’ll attempt to discover a answer with you.
*Supply: spektrum.de
