Yes, portafilter size does matter Many espresso machines don’t have much range in diameter, with 58 mm being the standard. But the depth of the basket makes a difference. Deeper baskets allow you to pull more espresso. Are all portafilter baskets the same size? Portafilter sizes range from 49 mm all the way up to … Read more
What is the best type of milk for frothing? Whole milk (full cream milk) creates a thicker, creamier foam when frothed, giving more body to your coffee drink. Low-fat milk and skim milk are much lighter and create larger quantities of foam with larger air bubbles for a more delicate latte or cappuccino. How do … Read more
“VIA” is the first letter and last two letters in his last name Valencia was an inventor hired by Howard Schultz Howard Schultz In 1996, Schultz founded Onward Veterans, a private foundation to help post-9/11 military veterans transition to civilian life. In 2014, Schultz authored his first non-business book, For Love of Country: What Our … Read more
The Size of the Grind Different types of espresso/coffee machines are designed to extract flavor and aroma from the coffee in a different way Therefore they require a different size grind. Are coffee and espresso grinders the same? The Size of the Grind Different types of espresso/coffee machines are designed to extract flavor and aroma … Read more
When making espresso, you usually want nine bars of pressure, or nine times the weight of the pressure at sea level. “Espresso has a long history, and the best espresso is extracted at nine bars” Stephen tells me. To gain some perspective on this, think about pumping up your car or bicycle tire. What is … Read more