![]() We also have a burr coffee grinder so we can play with grind size. We have an entry level Cuisinart espresso machine at home with limited controls, so we can only adjust brew time but not water temperature. Usually you will see Umbria Coffee being served at restaurants and hotels, but did you know that you can now shop their coffee online and enjoy it at home? We went home with some of the Caffe Umbria products and of course, we put what we learned to the test. We watched Mario tinker with their coffee grinder and espresso machine, and sipped through multiple brews, just to get the perfect tasting coffee. The coffee may taste more acidic if the grind is too coarse and/or the brew time is too short on the other hand, the coffee may taste more bitter if the grind is too fine and/or the brew time is too long. and I tasted a variety of their coffee, learned about the philosophy of roasting Italian style coffee, and even had a chance to play barista with their commercial espresso machine.Īccording to Mario, while it is true that some coffee is more acidic and more bitter than others, the acidity and bitterness is also influenced by the grind size and brew time. In addition, the amount of effort their master roaster puts in to blend different beans from across the globe is shockingly similar to what a winemaker does to achieve consistent quality of wine year after year. ![]() He and his colleague Ricardo explained the importance of consistency and balance in the beans, and the science and art behind making a great cup of espresso - the correct ground, the perfect water temperature, the well-timed brew. With passion and flair, Mario impressed upon us the Italian coffee culture that Umbria represents: an unpretentious experience that simply allows one to enjoy a cup of good quality coffee. This was the setting that transported us to a cafe in Milan as we sipped espresso and discussed Italian style coffee at the Umbria Coffee Roasters’ warehouse in South Vancouver. On one of the hottest days this summer, with the low hum of an espresso machine in the background, a tanned Italian man named Mario spoke animatedly.
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