Any sign of channeling is telling you something about what’s going on inside the puck during extraction The surest way to spot it is by looking at the underside of your portafilter while your shot is pulling. Spraying, gaps in extraction, and the way the first drops come through the filter can all be warning … Read more
The secret to achieve a good crema on your coffee is to use fresh coffee and be sure to use an espresso grind When tamping the coffee be sure not to compact the grounds too tightly so water can flow through the ground. Be sure not to overfill the coffee filter, using 1 measuring scoop … Read more
Switch on the coffee machine by pressing the ON/OFF switch (1): the lights of the three buttons (2), (3) and (4) will flash in sequence. 2. The lights (3) and (4) flash to indicate that the machine is warming up to the set temperature. How do you turn on a Smeg espresso machine? Switch on … Read more
There’s a difference in how coffee is produced to create a sour-tasting cup of coffee and one that is bitter. The former causes a biting sensation on your tongue whereas the latter leaves a pungent aftertaste Is espresso supposed to be sour? How is a true espresso supposed to taste? True espresso is supposed to … Read more
A brown colour is usually the correct colour for crema The colour does depend on the coffee you are using however as some coffees will result in a lighter or darker crema. A light yellow and thin crema usually means that your coffee is not so fresh. What color should espresso crema be? The finished … Read more
Most Starbucks locations offer three kinds of espresso: dark, blonde and decaf The standard roast used for espresso drinks is Starbucks signature roast, unless the recipe calls for blonde or customer requests otherwise. shot options include regular, ristretto or long shots. Does Starbucks have espresso? Espresso at Starbucks Espresso can be ordered in four sizes: … Read more
Most automatic espresso machines have 5 buttons. The last button on the right is usually for manual flow The buttons with 1 cup are usually set to 40 ml and the buttons with 2 cups are set to 80 ml. On the picture above this means that button 1 and 2 are set to 40 … Read more
If your espresso comes out with no crema, it’s most likely because you’re using the wrong coffee grind size Your coffee grind should be just a tad finer than table salt. Other reasons why you’re seeing no crema could be because of stale coffee beans or bad water pressure. Why am I not getting crema … Read more
The most common causes for an espresso machine not building enough pressure have to do with the coffee. Too coarse a grind, too little coffee, or insufficiently tamping the grounds before brewing can all lead to inadequate pressure for a proper brew. What can go wrong when making espresso? Googling espresso tips Using coffee that … Read more