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Does An Expensive Espresso Machine Make A Difference?

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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

What Is A PID In An Espresso Machine?

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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