For great-tasting coffee in a pinch, Lavazza’s capsule machines have consistently impressed us , taking the hassle out of brewing espresso yet still delivering quality results. What is the best lavazza coffee pod? Lavazza Espresso Passionale : Best Lavazza A Mio Modo pods The quality of Lavazza’s pod coffee is also a cut above the … 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
The ideal tamper should be slightly smaller than the inside diameter of the portafilter basket so that the tamper does not bind while compressing grounds – essentially there should be a little extra space between tamper and basket. How do I know what size tamper I need? Measure the portafilter across the diameter (the centerline). … Read more
Just look around your kitchen, and you can find items in place of a coffee tamper. You can use pestle and bottles, such as beer or brandy bottles What to use when you dont have a tamper? An ordinary sledgehammer is a better hand-operated tool for tamping. Handle vertical, lift and drop, repeat. Doing a … Read more
For a few coffee lovers, the answer is yes , and investing in a quality espresso machine is an excellent investment. Generally speaking, a good quality espresso machine will maintain a consistent temperature and pressure (9bar) during the extraction, which is vital when brewing espresso. Why are expensive espresso machines better? You can’t pull a … Read more
PID actually stands for Proportional Integral Derivative In terms of coffee, it simply means that the espresso machine is capable of constantly monitoring the water temperature and making small adjustments to keep it at the set temperature. Without a pid controller, an espresso machine works a lot like a thermostat. How important is PID on … Read more
espresso tamper sizes vary in millimeters from 48 mm to 58 mm with most brands utilizing a 58 mm size tamper. Many tampers will include the size of the basket right in their name (i.e. The motta professional coffee tamper, 58mm). How do I know what size tamper I need? Measure the portafilter across the … 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. How do you … Read more
Machines without these devices often use a simple thermostat that isn’t as accurate as a pid controller. By comparison, a machine with PID control monitors itself to ensure temperature stability and control. PID stands for Proportional-Integral-Derivative Quite a mouthful! How important is PID on espresso machine? PIDs can be very important in espresso machines as … Read more
Press the hot water button to dispense water until it stops. Switch off the machine immediately. Fill the tank with 1 liter of fresh water and add the descaling solution. Follow the dosages stated on the product package of the descaling product. How often should you backflush Lelit Bianca? Backflushing should be performed with a … Read more