Espresso Blending (#)
„Blending is necessary for espresso since a single origin will lack the complexity desired. It is important to remember that the advantage of espresso over other brewing methods is a result of the formation of the crema. Without the crema the espresso would be strong, thick coffee. The crema is an emulsified layer of tiny, smooth bubbles that trap aromatic compounds. This layer coats the tongue and these small bubbles break over time allowing espresso to be enjoyed long after it has been consumed. An aromatic coffee, therefore, is essential to a well prepared espresso blend.“
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Espresso Blending Techniques (INeedCoffee.com)
„Don't be afraid to break them if you think its going to work. One man's ristretto is another man's poison.“
http://www.ineedcoffee.com/04/blending/
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Amazon.com: Books: Espresso Coffee: Professional Techniques
„Otherwise, it's well written and illustrated, providing the insider information you need. However, in the espresso blending section David spends almost two pages avoiding telling you what coffees make good espresso blends. Sure it's subjective, but I guess I felt I was paying for his opinion (which he gives copiously on other espresso issues.) He alludes vaguely to Brazilian and low acid (Brazil has very a wide range of possibilities, only a few of which I think make good coffee of any sort) and that's about it. I'd hoped for more.“
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/asin/0897166159/
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„In general, the goal of espresso blending differs from the goal of filter coffee blends (and some may argue that there are blends specific for French Press brewing or for serving with cream/milk). Filter coffees may be blended for complexity or for balance, but an espresso blend usually must be blended for balance or particular cultivar qualities that would be favorable in a filter coffee brew might overwhelm the espresso extract.“
http://www.coffeeresearch.org/espresso/ espressoblending.htm
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The Coffee Review - the world's leading coffee buying guide
„To extend the technical definition somewhat, we might say that espresso is an entire system of coffee production, a system that includes specific approaches to blending the coffee, to roasting it, and to grinding it, and that emphasizes freshness through grinding and brewing coffee a cup at a time on demand, rather than brewing a pot or urn at a time from pre-ground coffee and letting the result sit until it is served.“
http://www.coffeereview.com/ reference.cfm?id=188
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CoffeeGeek - Espresso: Espresso Blends, List of green coffees to start blending with
„On Sale $1.99 ~ $2.49 ~ $3.29 70 + green coffees to choose from, FreshRoast 8 home coffee roaster.“
http://www.coffeegeek.com/forums/espresso/blends/ 98930
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