A heat exchanger is a good espresso machine for someone that drinks primarily milk-based drinks and for someone that tends to use the same beans repeatedly (limiting the need to adjust brew temperature). What does a heat exchanger do in espresso machine? In an espresso machine the heat exchanger works on the same principle of … Read more
Don’t use water to make coffee that you wouldn’t drink. Clean water = clean coffee. You’ll want your water to be at around 205 degrees or about 30 seconds off the boil. Do you use boiling water for pour over coffee? Boil water and then let it sit 2-3 minutes after boiling Ideal temperature is … Read more
until 2009 when Phillips took over Gaggia & things began to change. The original gaggia classic was made in Italy, had the the 3 way solenoid valve, all brass group, and full sized 58mm portafilter, and really was built to last. What year was Gaggia classic? The original gaggia classic espresso machine was released in … Read more
Don’t use water to make coffee that you wouldn’t drink. Clean water = clean coffee. You’ll want your water to be at around 205 degrees or about 30 seconds off the boil. Is 212 too hot for coffee? The best temperature for Extraction According to the National Coffee Association, 195°F to 205°F is ideal for … Read more
In an espresso machine the heat exchanger works on the same principle of taking a heat source and transferring the heat energy to another object The boiler itself supplies the user with steam for stretching milk as well as hot water, but the heat exchanger helps create temperature-regulated water for brewing espresso. Are heat exchanger … Read more
Thanks for your question – the steam temperature doesnt need to be controlled as tightly as the brew temperature (within a degree or so), so it uses a PID feature that turns the elements on/off at a set temperature (in the same way that a thermostat does, or should – though in reality they are … Read more
The breville infuser is on par with steam power, but features a programmable PID and two espresso shot time buttons that allow even more control over your espresso. Does breville infuser have 3 way valve? A 3-way solenoid valve relieves the portafilter of pressure and moisture after the extraction. This produces a dry puck which … Read more
Thanks for your question – the steam temperature doesnt need to be controlled as tightly as the brew temperature (within a degree or so), so it uses a pid feature that turns the elements on/off at a set temperature (in the same way that a thermostat does, or should – though in reality they are … Read more
My question was: what is the actual default temperature? Thanks everyone. Breville confirmed that the thermo-coil heating element is specced to 200 F How do you reset the temperature on a breville barista express? To reset the machine to the default 1 CUP and 2 CUP shot volumes and espresso water temperature press and hold … Read more
A two group, dual boiler machine can effectively double your capacity With this type of machine you could have two baristas brewing and steaming at once, solving speed issues you might be experiencing. They are also more precise than heat exchangers because of the dedicated boiler. Which is better double boiler or heat exchanger? A … Read more