Archive for October 2018
Acidity Extraction in Espresso
This article will concentrate exclusively on acidity extraction. If you have not already read our previous posts, please check out our article about pressure profile theory for a general overview of pressure profiling and the Sweetness Curve. It would be a good idea to also read a bit about the history of pressure profiling in our…
Read MorePressure Profile Theory, and Espresso
Pressure Profile Theory There is a lot of information available on the internet about espresso brewing. It is an amazing time to be in the coffee industry with so many major recent advancements. Among these advancements is exploration into espresso brewing pressure, and its effect on flavor. However, there is very little information relating to…
Read MorePressure Profile for Espresso
Espresso Pressure Profile: 3 months We are now 3 months in. Using the La Marzocco Strada EP has been a complete game changer for our shop. We will continue to update our findings as we begin to explore the possibilities of this machine. All of our experience to this point is based on subjective observations, not scientific…
Read MoreGrowing Family
Branch Street Means Family, Part 2 Growing Family This is second part of Sam and Megan’s story about their growing family. Be sure to read their first part, Branch Street Means Family We have committed to joining Sam and Megan in their journey of adoption. If you would like to help as well, a GoFundMe page has been…
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Branch Street Means Family We are taking a departure from our usual coffee related writings. Over the past three years, Branch Street has grown to become more than a coffee shop to us. We have met amazing people who have gone from “regulars” to friends, and our team has transformed into what can only be…
Read MoreEspresso on the Strada EP
La Marzocco’s Strada EP It has been just over three years since we opened our doors in Boardman. In that time we have been continually looking for ways to increase our quality, and expand our offerings. As we continue to learn more about coffee roasting brewing and extraction technology, we want to share our progress…
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