Despite their high cost, most prosumer espresso makers come with a throw-away plastic tamper, but that is not the case here. The Pro 500 includes a hefty steel tamper (2). It also comes with two commercial grade 58 mm portafilters, a single spout, a double spout, and matching single and double baskets. Which is better … Read more
The rancilio silvia v4 with PID has been great. My machine came with the PID installed from seattle coffee gear. I got it because I didn’t want to mess around with not knowing the temperature of the water/steam. Does Rancilio Silvia have PID? The Rancilio Silvia v4 with PID has been great. My machine came … Read more
Does Smeg make a coffee maker? About Smeg Smeg is a well known high-end domestic appliance manufacturer from Italy set up by the Bertazzoni family in 1948. Their diverse range includes fridges, dishwashers, washing machines, ovens as well as smaller devices such as toasters and kettles. And now they produce coffee machines too. Does Smeg … Read more
What is a Fully automatic coffee machine? With a Fully Automatic Coffee Machine, you enjoy a freshly brewed cup of coffee with just one touch Featuring the De’Longhi PrimaDonna S Evo. Photo from De’Longhi. Just as its name suggests, a FACM takes all the guesswork out of brewing espresso. What is automatic coffee machine? What … Read more
A piston machine is also known as a semi-automatic coffee machine. That’s because you control a part of the process. You can determine the grind size of the coffee beans, you can tamp the ground coffee, and insert the filter holder into the machine. After that, the brewing process continues automatically How does a semi-automatic … Read more
Think of it like a hybrid of a tamper and an automatic stapler You insert the portafilter underneath, and then the coffee will be automatically and evenly tamped with 30lbs of pressure (or whatever you set it to) without any harsh angle in the bed of coffee. Are automatic tampers good? It prevents the injuries … Read more
What is a Fully automatic coffee machine? With a Fully Automatic Coffee Machine, you enjoy a freshly brewed cup of coffee with just one touch Featuring the De’Longhi PrimaDonna S Evo. Photo from De’Longhi. Just as its name suggests, a FACM takes all the guesswork out of brewing espresso. What is the difference between semi … 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. Does the type of espresso machine matter? I called a … Read more
More often than not, a good personal coffee machine is well worth the cost You’ll not only be saving more money per cup as opposed to buying at a coffee shop, but it’s also faster and more convenient than going out to your local coffee place. I’m not saying to ditch your local coffee joint … Read more
tamping mats are an essential must-have accessory for every barista , be it in a busy commercial setting or at home. Sure you can buy a flat square of rubber in any hardware shop that would achieve a lot of the aims of our Cafelat mats, but more often than not these are smelly old … Read more