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  • Gxost@lemmy.worldtoCoffee@lemmy.mlThe economics of coffee
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    1 year ago

    That’s not imperialism, that’s market. Grower sells coffee for some price, then others add value to the product by transporting it, roasting it, brewing coffee etc. It’s up to growers how cheap or expensive green coffee is. Coffee beans of better quality (specialty coffee) cost more.


  • Accuracy defines the final coffee taste. Coffee grounds amount contributes to coffee strength, and water amount contributes to extraction. The more water you add, the more bitter your coffee becomes for the same time period. So, if you want to get the taste you like every time, you need to measure both coffee grounds and water precisely.


  • I’d suggest you a good grinder, AeroPress and scales. AeroPress is forgiving and versatile, it can brew both light and medium roasts. As to grinder, it’s up to your budget, but if you’re planning to upgrade your setup later, it’s cheaper to start with better but more expensive grinder than buying cheap one and later more expensive one. Scales allow to keep exact water to coffee ratio and get consistent results. Scoops and water marks on AeroPress are not that accurate.