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. What does PID stand for … Read more
Interestingly, you might assume that dark roast has the most caffeine. However, the reality is that light roast has the most caffeine, followed by medium roast, followed by dark roast. This is good news if you’re looking to drink coffee as a natural stimulant. What type of coffee gives most energy? Strongest Coffee: Caffeine Per … Read more
Most home brewers are not very good. (You can learn more about this here.) As a result, even if you are using the same beans, equally fresh, the coffee you brew won’t taste quite the same. Yes, the quality of your brewer can make a huge difference to the taste. Why does coffee taste different … Read more
In single boiler machines, the boiler has one heating element with two thermostats. One thermostat is set for a temperature range that is ideal for brewing coffee. The other is set at a temperature meant to boil water and produce steam. How does an espresso heat exchanger work? In an espresso machine the 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. What weight should a tamper be? Weight Of The Tamper To apply the right amount of pressure … Read more
It turns out that brewing espresso can get a bit messy. Drip trays and dreg boxes catch the runoff from your brewer during the brewing process This keeps your countertop clean and extra work to a minimum. Which is better drip or espresso? The espresso is always going to have a much higher concentration of … Read more
With a heat exchange or dual boiler machine you can brew and steam at the same time. Not only does that save you time but it makes a better milk-based drink as your espresso or milk froth doesn’t fall apart while waiting for that temperature change What is the advantage of a dual boiler espresso … Read more
Ten years ago, John Buckman hated coffee. “Sometimes I’d drink it to wake up, but I just thought it was terrible,” he says. Today, he’s the founder and CEO of Decent Espresso, where he created the Decent, a home espresso machine that’s changing the espresso world with technology. Where are decent espresso machines made? Italy … Read more
Some nespresso machines come with a built-in milk frother , whereas others require you to buy a separate frother altogether, so be sure to consider any extra accessories you might need that might add to your overall spend. Does Nespresso machine come with milk frother? – Measuring only 5.5″ wide, its slim fit design makes … Read more
For daily cleaning add 1 level scoop of Espresso Clean ® into the group handle and insert as if brewing espresso If the machine is cleaned less often, use 2 level scoops. Start cycle and allow to run for 10 seconds to dissolve cleaner. Stop cycle and allow to sit for 10 seconds. How do … Read more