The third wave of coffee is synonymous with a focus on the art of producing, roasting and preparing excellent coffee. Overall, third-wave coffee consumers are increasingly focused on the technical skills of farmers and baristas.
Technology and innovation have had a huge impact on the coffee industry in recent years. From new and improved coffee machines to the use of sensors in coffee production. These advances have made it easier for people to access and enjoy coffee and helped drive the growth of the industry.
Over the past few years, we've seen some exciting new developments in commercial coffee technology! Advanced coffee production methods, precision and automation throughout the entire process until perfect extraction, are changing the way we experience coffee. Technology is helping coffee lovers and baristas prepare their drinks faster and more consistently, while improving quality. Here's a closer look at some favorite tech items.
1.Uber Milk: a revolutionary milk steaming technology
Uber Milk is a new steaming technology that is totally changing the milk frothing game. It uses sophisticated sensors and other things to deliver the perfect temperature and texture every time, so you get creamy, frothy milk with just the right microfoam for epic milk art.
With Uber Milk, anyone can froth milk like a pro. No more guesswork or steam wands – just delicious, silky milk at the press of a button. It's crazy how they managed to automate something that previously required so much skill. This technology is a total game changer for coffee connoisseurs and baristas!
The real magic behind Uber Milk is the sophisticated sensors and algorithms they use to get the milk just right. These sensors constantly monitor the temperature of the milk so that it reaches the perfect steam range to form a silky, velvety foam. Algorithms take this temperature data and automatically adjust steaming according to how much milk you're using and how hot or cold it starts out. Therefore, these sensors and algorithms work together to deliver perfect milk texture and temperature every time.
The same incredibly silky, velvety milk foam and texture in every drink. Consistency is key, and Uber Milk nails it!
2. Electronic grinders: consistency in coffee grinding
Cafes nowadays have almost completely switched to electronic coffee grinders. They replaced old school hand grinders with dosing handles and chambers. With an electronic grinder, you can grind fresh beans with the press of a button. It's no wonder they've become a must-have piece of equipment for most connoisseurs these days.
Preservation of grain quality and waste reduction
One cool thing about electronic grinders is that they don't have a dosing chamber that traps powder from previous grinding. The grains are ground directly in the filter holder or container, keeping them fresh with each preparation and less waste.
Eliminating static build-up:
Old school dosing grinders can be completely static when grinding grain. Sludge sticks throughout the dosing chamber and clogs the nozzle. Electronic grinders avoid this mess, as the powder goes straight to the filter holder, being perfectly distributed. Static is difficult to happen to electronic grinders, but it can happen. But it's easily solvable when that happens.
Dosage Consistency:
Electronic grinders allow for optimal adjustment for each dose. This means that each dose has the same amount, controlling the flavor of the final drink.
Flexibility in portafilter size:
Electronic grinders can handle any size portafilter (single, double, whatever). Electronic grinders keep the process quick and efficient when different doses are needed with programmable buttons.
Enhanced cleaning and maintenance:
Cleaning electronic grinders is very easy without the dosing chamber. Cleaning is done on the grinding chute and support in seconds. There's no problem keeping it looking new. Simple design makes maintenance easy
3. Automatic Tampers: Accuracy in Compaction Pressure
Compaction is very important to obtain good shots of espresso. And now they've invented automatic tampers to take it to the next level! These devices apply exactly the same pressure every time you compact, so there's no more guesswork or variability like with manual compaction. Your doses are much more consistent and tastier when the coffee is always compacted perfectly. Automatic compactors have eliminated human error and made compaction a much easier process.
4. Shot clocks
Trigger clocks are the key to espresso perfection! They have been around for a while, but not all machines have them. They help you time your shots down to seconds for maximum flavor.
Dose clocks are integrated into espresso machines to display extraction time. They show the seconds passing from the moment you press the button to start the dose until the final drops of espresso.
They allow greater control over extraction to obtain the right sweetness, acidity and bitterness in each dose. Keeps
greater consistency in the flavor of the drink, in addition to discovering new recipes and adjustments through data.
5. Pressure profile and temperature profile
Pressure profile and temperature profile are the latest technology that allows you to fully customize your coffee extraction. By adjusting pressure and temperature during brewing, they can highlight special flavors and make each coffee unique.
These techniques allow the drink to be customized according to the characteristics of each bean, revealing unique flavors and aromas. It's next level coffee! Ideal for coffees with a few different blends that need to be treated differently.
With the pressure profile, modern espresso machines can vary the pressure throughout the dose. You can accentuate flavor notes such as sweetness or acidity by adjusting the pressure curve. Balances extraction and highlights the best flavors of the beans.
The temperature profile allows you to control the water temperature during preparation to obtain different extraction results. They can highlight hidden flavors or tame acidity and bitterness.
Pressure and temperature profiles allow you to create mind-blowing custom coffee profiles. The future of coffee is completely customizable thanks to incredible new technologies.
6. Pre-infusion Settings: Improving Flavor Extraction
Pre-steeping is when you steep the coffee grounds before fully brewing them. It allows the soil to bloom and release gases so that the water is evenly saturated. The result? Much better flavor.
Here's how it works: Instead of hitting the ground at full pressure right away, a gentle spray of water allows them to degas and expand first. This slower start means the water is extracted evenly through the coffee. Less channeling or uneven flavor.
Pre-infusion is crucial to gently extract the best flavors.
Many top commercial brands such as La Marzocco, Nuova Simonelli, Slayer, Kees van der Westen and others now integrate adjustable pre-infusion into their high-end commercial espresso machines. It has become an expected feature in models marketed to specialty coffee shops.
7. Grinding by weight grinders: simplifying the grinding process
Weight grinding grinders are a game changer! They simplify grinding by weighing the beans first, so you get perfect doses every time.
These smart grinders have built-in scales that measure exactly what you need for each dose before grinding. Just program the weight and it will grind exactly that amount directly into the filter holder, without any complications.
Grinding by weight technology takes the guesswork out of grinding and makes the process faster and less wasteful. They offer precision and customization at the push of a button! It's no wonder these smart grinders are so popular. Precision and efficiency in one machine.
The future of coffee is super high-tech and high quality.
Everything from flawless milk froth to perfectly timed extraction and personalized flavor profiles. Technology makes preparation incredibly precise. No more guesswork, just consistent coffee excellence every time.
These innovations are a win-win. They allow baristas to showcase their skills and prepare each cup to perfection. And we, coffee lovers, can enjoy expertly crafted drinks, full of different flavors, exactly how we like them.
So get ready, because the future of coffee will be smarter, more customizable, and packed with technology that will produce amazing coffee. I can't wait to see what brilliant technologies are yet to come!
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