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diff --git a/espresso-experiments/index.html b/espresso-experiments/index.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e8c3707 --- /dev/null +++ b/espresso-experiments/index.html @@ -0,0 +1,51 @@ +--- +layout: blog +title: Ben's Espresso Experiments +--- + +<h1>Espresso Experiments</h1> + +<p>A few years ago, I bought a cheap stove top espresso maker. I've been using +it casually on and off since then, but I've come to the conclusion that a more +scientific approach would result in an improved product.</p> + +<p>I am definitely not an espresso expert; this is simply my way of trying +to make a better shot. Besides enjoying espresso just on its own, I find that +condensed milk makes an excellent addition, as it seems to allow the espresso to +stand on its own next to the milk rather than diluting the taste as ordinary +milk does.</p> + +<p>The measurements below have some seemingly strange units. For bean quantity, I +simply use the timer setting on my grinder. For grind, I again simply list my +grinder setting. It has Extra Fine, Fine, Medium, and Coarse settings, with each +being divided into four sub-settings. I'm calling these Extra Fine 1, Extra Fine +2, Extra Fine 3, Extra Fine 4, Fine 1, etc. For the heat, this is simply what I +set my small stove burner to, in the range Lo, 1, 2, ..., 9, Hi.</p> + +{% for experiment in site.data.espresso %} +<h2>Experiment: {{ experiment.date }}</h2> +<section> + <p> + <b>Water:</b> + {{ experiment.water.source }} | {{ experiment.water.quantity }} + </p> + <p> + <b>Beans:</b> + {{ experiment.beans.source }} | + {{ experiment.beans.grind }} | + Amount {{ experiment.beans.quantity }} + </p> + <p> + <b>Tamp:</b> + {{ experiment.tamp }} + </p> + <p> + <b>Heat:</b> + {{ experiment.heat }} + </p> + <p> + <b>Results:</b> + {{ experiment.results }} + </p> +</section> +{% endfor %} |