Tumblers combine the qualities of classic and travel mugs. Shaped like large coffee mugs, tumblers are also equipped with travel lids. Because they’re wider, tumblers may not fit in your car’s cup holders. They come in a variety of sizes, but many can hold over 20 ounces. What are the different shapes of mugs? Round … Read more
In general, the rule of thumb for a moka pot is to use a 1:12 coffee to water ratio This will yield a strong espresso-like concentrate of about 6.5 ounces. A good place to start is with 13 grams of coffee and 170 grams of water. How much coffee do you put in 2 cups … Read more
You may think of them as espresso cups, but the real name for the small coffee cup that commonly holds espresso is a demitasse cup These tiny white cups can be seen in restaurants, cafes, and coffee houses throughout the world. What is the difference between demitasse and espresso cups? The difference between demitasse and … Read more
An espresso should have a balance of three elements: Acidity: often referred to as brightness, acidity gives vitality to espresso and embodies a crisp and tart sensation, similar to a lemon or pineapple. Sweetness: a mild and pleasant flavor that softens the harsher qualities present in an espresso. What makes a good espresso? An espresso … Read more
Flick the espresso switch and run through about half a mug of water (equivalent to 3 espresso cups). Leave for 15 minutes. Run through another half a mug of water and repeat every 4–5 minutes until the tank is empty. Your machine should now be descaled. How do you clean Francis Francis x1? Flick the … Read more