Crema is one of the most prized components of a well-made espresso. Caramel-colored and creamy in texture, the foamy puff is created when hot water emulsifies coffee bean oils and floats atop the espresso with smooth little bubbles What creates the crema on coffee? Crema is one of the most prized components of a well-made … Read more
Generally, that’s 7 grams for a “single” basket, 18 grams for a “double” basket, and 20 grams for a “triple” basket How much coffee do you put in an espresso puck? Generally, that’s 7 grams for a “single” basket, 18 grams for a “double” basket, and 20 grams for a “triple” basket. Why is my … Read more
The shower screen or dispersion screen is responsible for evenly dispersing or showering water on the coffee puck Keep in mind that during an espresso extraction, the coffee expands within the space of the portafilter basket and the shower screen to create the approximately 9 bars of pressure needed to make espresso. What does espresso … Read more